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Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician

ISBN: 9780813819280 | 0813819288
Format: Paperback
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING
Pub. Date: 12/1/2003

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SummaryTable of ContentsAuthor Biography
Ryan Cheek went to work at Avalon Animal Hospital in Lawrenceville, Georgia and also holds a part-time faculty position at Gwinnett Technical College, where he is a lab assistant and teaches exotic animal medicine.
This handbook is a straightforward introduction to exotic animal medicine for the veterinary technician. Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician introduces technicians to the exotic animals they're most likely to see in practice, and provides clear-cut descriptions of common procedures on ex... MORE
Contributorsxi
Prefacexiii
Dedicationxiv
Acknowledgmentsxv
Disclaimerxvi
The Role of Veterinary Tec... MORE
3(2)
Bonnie M. Ballard
The Avian Patient
5(26)
Cheryl B. Greenacre
Taxonomy and Common Species Seen in Practice
5(1)
Behavior of Selected Species
5(3)
Anatomy and Physiology
8(2)
Husbandry and Nutrition
10(1)
Common and Zoonotic Diseases (Infectious and Noninfectious)
11(3)
Noninfectious Diseases
14(1)
Nutritional Deficiencies
15(1)
Other Diseases
15(1)
Taking the History and Performing a Physical Exam
16(1)
Preventative Medicine
17(1)
Restraint
17(1)
Radiology
18(1)
Anesthesia and Surgery
19(1)
Parasitology
20(1)
Hematology
21(1)
Emergency and Critical Care
21(1)
Neonatology and Pediatrics
22(1)
Sex Determination
23(1)
Techniques
23(5)
Euthanasia
28(3)
The Lizard
31(50)
Brad Wilson
Introduction
31(1)
Anatomy and Physiology
31(9)
Husbandry
40(4)
Quarantine
44(1)
Nutrition
45(3)
Common Disorders
48(7)
Zoonoses
55(2)
History and Physical Exam
57(4)
Radiology
61(1)
Surgery and Anesthesia
62(2)
Parasitology
64(4)
Emergencies
68(4)
Techniques
72(5)
Euthanasia
77(4)
The Snake
81(48)
Ryan Cheek
Shannon Richards
Introduction
81(1)
Captive-Bred Versus Wild-Caught
81(1)
Behavior
81(1)
Anatomy and Physiology
82(7)
Reproductive Biology and Husbandry
89(1)
Egg Incubation and Management
90(2)
Housing
92(7)
Quarantine
99(1)
Nutrition
100(2)
Diseases and Clinical Conditions
102(4)
Taking a History
106(2)
Preparing for the Physical Exam
108(1)
Restraint
108(2)
The Physical Exam
110(1)
Radiology
111(1)
Anesthesia
112(2)
Surgery
114(1)
Parasitology
115(1)
Common Parasites of Snakes
116(1)
Emergency and Critical Care
117(1)
Emergency Conditions
118(1)
Critical Care Monitoring
119(1)
Sex Determination
119(1)
Clinical Techniques
120(5)
Transportation
125(1)
Venomous Snakes
125(1)
Euthanasia
125(1)
Being a Responsible Snake Owner
126(3)
The Chelonians
129(16)
Samuel Rivera
Introduction
129(1)
Anatomy and Physiology
129(2)
Husbandry and Nutrition
131(2)
Common Diseases
133(2)
Zoonoses
135(1)
Obtaining a History and Performing a Physical Examination
136(1)
Radiology
137(1)
Anesthesia
137(1)
Parasitology
138(1)
Emergency and Critical Care
138(1)
Clinical Techniques
139(3)
Euthanasia
142(3)
The Amphibians
145(34)
Brad Wilson
Introduction, Taxonomy, and Natural History
145(4)
Anatomy and Physiology
149(5)
Husbandry
154(6)
Quarantine
160(1)
Nutrition
161(3)
Common Disorders
164(4)
Obtaining a History, Restraint, and Physical Exam
168(3)
Radiology
171(1)
Anesthesia and Surgery
172(1)
Techniques
173(3)
Euthanasia
176(3)
The Ferret
179(12)
James R. McClearen
Julie Mays
Anatomy
179(1)
Biological and Reproductive Data
180(1)
Behavior
180(1)
Husbandry
181(1)
Nutrition
182(1)
Common and Zoonotic Diseases
183(1)
History and Physical Examination
184(1)
Preventative Medicine
184(1)
Restraint
184(1)
Radiology and Ultrasound
185(1)
Surgery and Anesthesia
185(1)
Parasitology
185(1)
Urinalysis
186(1)
Emergency and Critical Care
186(1)
Sex Determination
187(1)
Techniques
187(2)
Euthanasia
189(2)
The Rabbit
191(36)
Michael J. Huerkamp
Introduction
191(1)
Common Types Seen in Practice
191(1)
Behavior
191(1)
Anatomy and Physiology
192(3)
Biologic and Reproductive Data
195(1)
Husbandry
196(1)
Nutrition
196(2)
Common and Zoonotic Diseases
198(7)
Taking the History and Performing a Physical Examination
205(1)
Restraint
206(1)
Radiology
207(1)
Anesthesia
208(5)
Common Surgical Procedures
213(1)
Parasitology
214(1)
Urinalysis
215(1)
Emergency and Critical Care
215(1)
Sex Determination
216(1)
Clinical Techniques
216(6)
Euthanasia
222(5)
The Mouse, Rat, Gerbil, and Hamster
227(12)
Anne Hudson
Anatomy and Physiology
227(1)
Biologic and Reproductive Data
228(1)
Husbandry
229(1)
Nutrition
229(1)
Common Parasites, Diseases, and Zoonoses
229(2)
Behavior
231(1)
History and Physical Examination
232(1)
Restraint and Handling
232(1)
Radiology
233(1)
Surgery and Anesthesia
233(1)
Bandaging and Wound Care
234(1)
Emergency and Critical Care
234(1)
Sex Determination
234(1)
Techniques
234(3)
Euthanasia
237(2)
The Chinchilla
239(8)
Trevor Lyon
Taxonomy/Common Species Seen in Practice
239(1)
Anatomy and Physiology
239(2)
Reproduction
241(1)
Husbandry
241(1)
Nutrition
241(1)
Common and Zoonotic Diseases
241(2)
Behavior
243(1)
Taking the History and Performing the Physical Exam
243(1)
Handling and Restraint
243(1)
Radiology
243(1)
Anesthesia and Surgery
244(1)
Parasitology
244(1)
Urinalysis
244(1)
Emergency and Critical Care
244(1)
Sex Determination
244(1)
Techniques
244(2)
Euthanasia
246(1)
The Guinea Pig
247(8)
Anne Hudson
Common Types
247(1)
Behavior
247(1)
Anatomy and Physiology
247(1)
Biologic and Reproductive Data
247(1)
Husbandry
248(1)
Nutrition
248(1)
Common and Zoonotic Diseases
249(1)
History and Physical Exam
249(1)
Restraint
249(1)
Radiology
250(1)
Surgery and Anesthesia
250(1)
Parasitology
250(1)
Urinalysis
251(1)
Emergency and Critical Care
251(1)
Sex Determination
251(1)
Techniques
251(2)
Euthanasia
253(2)
The Hedgehog
255(8)
Michael Duffy Jones
Taxonomy, Anatomy, and Physiology
255(1)
Biologic and Reproductive Data
256(1)
Behavior
256(1)
Husbandry
257(1)
Nutrition
257(1)
Common Diseases
258(1)
Obtaining a History and Physical Examination
258(1)
Radiology
258(1)
Anesthesia and Surgery
259(1)
Urinalysis
259(1)
Parasitology
259(1)
Emergency and Critical Care
259(1)
Sex Determination
259(1)
Techniques
259(4)
Other Species Seen in Practice
263(10)
Samuel Rivera
Skunks
263(4)
Prairie Dogs
267(2)
Sugar Gliders
269(4)
The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Wildlife Rehabilitation
273(34)
Melanie Haire
Introduction
273(1)
Getting Started
273(1)
Rehabilitating Wildlife in a Small Animal Veterinary Hospital
274(1)
Clinic Protocols
274(3)
Intake Procedures
277(1)
Ethical Considerations and Reducing Stress in Captive Wildlife
278(1)
Initial Exam
278(1)
Choosing Treatment Routes
279(1)
Release Criteria Versus Euthanasia
280(1)
Imprinting and Taming
281(1)
Transporting Wildlife
282(1)
Raptor Care
283(7)
Altricial Orphan Songbird Basic Care
290(5)
Caring for Adult Passerine (Song) Birds
295(3)
Precocial Bird Basic Care
298(1)
Adult Precocial Birds (Including Waterfowl and Wading Birds)
299(1)
General Orphan Mammal Care
300(4)
Species Care Sheets
304(3)
Avian and Reptile Hematology
307(56)
Denise I. Bounous
Introduction
307(1)
Blood Collection
307(1)
Blood Smear and Assessment
307(6)
Appendices
1. State/Federal Wildlife Permit Offices
313(4)
2. Wildlife Admissions/Exam/Care Forms
317(4)
3. Handling and Restraint of Wildlife Species
321(6)
4. Tail Wrapping
327(2)
5. Guide to Identification of Hatchling and Nestling Songbirds
329(6)
6. Average Body Weights of Selected North American Songbirds
335(2)
7. Species Care Sheets
337(10)
8. Biological Data of Selected North American Wild Mammals
347(2)
9. Glossary of Medical Conditions and Treatments
349(4)
10. Wildlife Product Sources
353(4)
11. Additional Reading
357(4)
12. Supplies Necessary for an Exotic Practice
361(2)
Index363
Dr. Bonnie Ballard has worked in veterinary medicine since 1974, starting as a veterinary assistant, becoming a technician in 1979, and earning a DVM in 1994. In 1997, she began to develop the veterinary technology program at Gwinnett Technical College. The program received a full AVMA program accreditation in 2000. Dr. Ballard currently is the program's director and one of two full time faculty members. She also practices small animal and exotic medicine at Winder Animal Hospital in Winder, Georgia.

Ryan Cheek, graduated from Gwinnett Technical College in 1999 with an AAT in veterinary technology. After completing an internship at the ZooAtlanta Veterinary Hospital, he went to work at Avalon Animal Hospital in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He also holds a part0time faculty position at Gwinnett Technical College, where he is a lab assistant and teaches exotic animal medicine. Mr. Cheek enjoys keeping reptiles and teaching children about them.

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