Diseases of Small Domestic Rodents (Library of Veterinary Practice) - Softcover

Richardson, Virginia C. G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405109211 ISBN 13: 9781405109215

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2003

Synopsis

Not so long ago, hamsters, gerbils and mice were the only rodents kept as pets. Now the variety of rodents and the increasing popularity of these small creatures kept as pets has grown considerably. Since the last edition of Diseases of Small Domestic Rodents, two more rodents have been added to this book and become favourites among pet owners - the degu and the jird. As well as two new chapters on jirds and degus, this book has been fully revised and updated to reflect current developments in the treatment and knowledge of diseases in small rodents. With specific sections on anaesthesia and detailed information on drug treatments, Diseases of Small Domestic Rodents is the definitive reference book for students, breeders and practitioners alike.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Increasing numbers of small rodents are being kept as pets and veterinary surgeons are often asked for advice on a variety of species. This book deals with six popular creatures – chinchillas, mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters and chipmunks. The first chapter of each section provides an introduction to each species and an outline of husbandry and nutrition, emphasising any disease process that may result from poor management. The second, devoted to diseases, moves logically through all the systems (the skin, reproductive, urinary, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal, and central nervous systems),

About the Author

Virginia Richardson runs a small animal practice in partnership with her husband Ean, within which she has a specialist small pet rodent unit. Since a child she has always kept a variety of pet rodents, and this book is written from her experience as an owner, as well as a veterinary surgeon.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1405109211
• ISBN 13: 9781405109215
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 272