Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine / Edition 5

ISBN-13: 9780721694993 Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Publication date: 06/17/2003 Edition description: REV Pages: 992 Product dimensions: 8.31(w) x 10.88(h) x (d) This thoroughly revised, up-to-date text covers diagnosis and treatment of all zoo and wild animals, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and camelidae. Logically organized by species, the consistent, user-friendly format addresses an animal's biology, unique anatomy, special physiology, restraint and handling, special housing requirements, feeding, surgery and anesthesia, diagnostics, and diseases. Multinational contributors bring their expertise related to many of the species from countries outside of North America. Key Features: Covers all species in one comprehensive, complete resource. Emphasizes restraint and handlings, an extremely important topic that helps the veterinarian determine if physical or chemical restraint is necessary. Global authorship includes multinational contributors who offer expe