Euthanasia
30 Euthanasia “Sweet is true love though given in vain, and sweet is death that puts an end to pain.” ALFRED LORD TENNYSON Overview The decision to euthanize an animal…
Animal Evaluation and Preparation
2 Animal Evaluation and Preparation “There is no short cut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation—veneer isn’t worth anything.” GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER Overview Anesthesia is more than the delivery of…
Hematology and Cytology of Small Mammals
Chapter 36 Hematology and Cytology of Small Mammals Andrea Siegel, DVM, Andrew S. Loar, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, James Walberg, DVM, Diplomate ACVP This chapter provides photomicrographs and other information that…
Exotic Mammal Diagnostic and Surgical Endoscopy
Chapter 34 Exotic Mammal Diagnostic and Surgical Endoscopy Stephen J. Divers, BSc (Hons), BVetMed, Diplomate ACZM, Diplomate ECZM (Herpetology), Diplomate ZooMed, FRCVS Patient Selection Patient Evaluation Anesthesia Instrumentation Procedures Otoscopy…
Sugar Gliders
Chapter 29 Sugar Gliders Robert D. Ness, DVM, Cathy A. Johnson-Delaney, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian, Exotic Companion Mammal) Biology Natural History Anatomy and Physiology Behavior Husbandry Clinical Techniques Handling and…
Disease Problems of Small Rodents
Chapter 27 Disease Problems of Small Rodents Cynthia Brown, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian), Thomas M. Donnelly, BVSc, Diplomate ACLAM The Diagnostic Challenge Pet Rodent Etiquette Scheduling an Appointment Reception Area…
Behavior of Small Mammals
Chapter 39 Behavior of Small Mammals Teresa Bradley Bays, DVM, CVA Rabbits Social Behaviors Play Behaviors Behavior Problems Litter-Box Training Introduction of New Conspecifics Mourning the Death of a Bonded…
Basic Anatomy, Physiology, Husbandry, and Clinical Techniques
Chapter 26 Basic Anatomy, Physiology, Husbandry, and Clinical Techniques Angela M. Lennox, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian), Louise Bauck, DVM, MVSc General Characteristics Rats Mice Hamsters Gerbils Anatomic and Physiologic Characteristics…
African Hedgehogs
Chapter 30 African Hedgehogs Evelyn Ivey, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian), James W. Carpenter, MS, DVM, Diplomate ACZM Biology and Anatomy Taxonomy and Natural History Anatomy and Physiology Husbandry Housing Diet…
Soft Tissue Surgery
Chapter 28 Soft Tissue Surgery R. Avery Bennett, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS Presurgical Considerations Patient Support Instrumentation Magnification Focal Light Hemostatic Aids Patient Preparation Sutures, Needles, and Closure Orchidectomy Ovariectomy…
