57. Rodents
CHAPTER 57. Rodents Patricia A. Schenck HUSBANDRY I. Caging and sanitation A. Cages need to be made of material that is easily cleaned and resistant to chewing B. If mesh…
51. Ovine/Caprine Medicine and Management
CHAPTER 51. Ovine/Caprine Medicine and Management Natalie J. Coffer HUSBANDRY I. Behavior A. Sheep 1. Exhibit strong flocking behavior and follow one another. Separating a sheep from the flock can…
56. Rabbits
CHAPTER 56. Rabbits Patricia A. Schenck BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS I. Anatomy and Physiology A. Rabbits are lagamorphs, not rodents. Life span is about 5 to 9 years B. The dewlap under…
54. Pet Birds
CHAPTER 54. Pet Birds Nickol P. Finch TYPES OF BIRDS I. Ratites: Ostriches, emus, and rheas II. Anseriformes: Ducks, geese, and swans III. Falconiformes: Eagles, hawks, and falcons (meat-eaters) IV….
16. Gastrointestinal Disorders
CHAPTER 16. Gastrointestinal Disorders Michal Mazaki-Tovi ORAL DISORDERS I. Oronasal fistulas and palatal defects A. Congenital defect in brachiocephalic breeds, miniature schnauzers, cocker spaniels, beagles, and cats B. Acquired defect…
13. Dermatology
CHAPTER 13. Dermatology Elizabeth Rustemeyer May GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF THE DERMATOLOGY PATIENT I. Signalment: Age, breed, sex, color A. Age: Congenital-hereditary conditions B. Breeds: Terriers, atopy; American cocker spaniels, seborrhea…
36. Gastrointestinal Diseases
CHAPTER 36. Gastrointestinal Diseases Rebecca S. McConnico OVERVIEW I. Signalment and history A. Common occurrences B. Increased likelihood of certain types of colic based on history and signalment 1. Age…
14. Emergency Medicine
CHAPTER 14. Emergency Medicine Patricia A. Schenck FLUID THERAPY I. Indications A. Resuscitation from shock B. Correction of dehydration, hypokalemia, and metabolic acidosis C. Correction of other electrolyte disturbances D….
34. Diagnostic Imaging
CHAPTER 34. Diagnostic Imaging Rebecca S. McConnico CONVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHY I. The foot: P3 (distal or 3rd pedal bone) A. Two views 1. Frontal view: Dorsopalmar, dorsoplantar (DP) 2. Lateral to…
55. Ferrets
CHAPTER 55. Ferrets Patricia A. Schenck RESTRAINT I. Often only minimal restraint is needed II. Restrain by placing a hand under the chest and lifting slightly III. Scruffing can be…
