Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets: Girling/Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets

Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets is the definitive reference book on the principles and practice of nursing exotic species. From rabbits and chinchillas to budgies and iguanas, it not only covers husbandry, nutrition and handling, but provides an overview of diseases and treatments, and explores anatomy and chemical restraint. The redesigned layout and full colour artwork make it quicker and easier to find exactly what you're looking for. New coverage for this revised and enlarged second edition includes: emergency and critical care, radiography, and small marsupials such as sugargliders. In addition to the thorough explanations of appropriate home-care which will enable you to confidently advise clients, the book now also covers the care of hospitalised exotics. Key features: Provides an understanding of the basics of diseases, husbandry, anatomy and physiology of exotic pets as outlined by the RCVS examinations Gives veterinary nurses the confidence to discuss exotic pets with clients by providing a solid knowledge base in these species. This book acts as a companion to the City and Guilds NVQ level 4 equivalent qualification 'Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Species'. Suitable for veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians and veterinary students. Title Page ......Page 2 Copyright ......Page 3 Contents......Page 4 Preface......Page 6 Part I: Small Mammals ......Page 7 Respiratory physiology......Page 8 Oral cavity......Page 9 Caecum and large intestinal anatomy......Page 10 Cephalic vein......Page 11 Female......Page 12 Haematology......Page 13 Oral cavity......Page 14 Blood vessels for sampling......Page 15 Reproductive physiology......Page 16 Appendicular skeleton......Page 17 Liver......Page 18 Reproductive physiology......Page 19 Axial skeleton......Page 20 Respiratory system......Page 21 Blood vessels for sampling......Page 22 Chinchilla......Page 23 Skin......Page 24 Oral cavity......Page 25 Sexing......Page 26 Digestive system......Page 27 Reproductive physiology......Page 28 Axial skeleton......Page 29 Spleen......Page 30 Further reading......Page 31 Food and water bowls......Page 32 Social grouping......Page 33 Construction and temperature......Page 34 Cages and substrates......Page 35 Hamster......Page 36 Guinea pig......Page 37 Positioning......Page 38 Fostering......Page 39 Management......Page 40 Further reading......Page 41 Rat and mouse......Page 42 Gerbil and hamster......Page 43 Ferret......Page 44 Blood testing......Page 45 Fluid therapy......Page 46 Injectable agents......Page 47 Isofl urane......Page 48 Intermittent positive pressure ventilation......Page 49 Maintenance of body temperature......Page 50 Monitoring anaesthesia......Page 51 Analgesia......Page 52 References......Page 53 Further reading......Page 54 Maintenance energy requirements......Page 55 Fats and essential fatty acids......Page 56 Fibre......Page 57 Vitamins......Page 58 Macro-minerals......Page 60 Rabbit......Page 61 Rabbit......Page 62 References......Page 63 Blow-fly......Page 65 Managemental......Page 66 Oral......Page 67 Hypomotility disorders......Page 68 Pasteurellosis......Page 69 Urolithiasis and cystitis......Page 70 Diagnosis......Page 71 Osteoarthritis......Page 72 Conjunctivitis......Page 73 Fungal......Page 74 Mycoplasma pulmonis......Page 75 Eosinophilic granulomatous pneumonia and asthma......Page 76 Hydronephrosis and polycystic disease......Page 77 Ectoparasitic......Page 78 Uterine infection......Page 79 Skin tumours......Page 80 Corynebacterium kutscheri......Page 81 Mites......Page 82 Other bacterial disease......Page 83 Bladder......Page 84 Scurvy......Page 85 Oral......Page 86 Reproductive tract disease......Page 87 Musculoskeletal disease......Page 88 Fungal disease......Page 89 Mites......Page 90 Oesophageal......Page 91 Bacterial......Page 92 Kidney......Page 93 Insulinoma......Page 94 Ocular disease......Page 95 References......Page 96 Hypertonic saline......Page 97 Calculation of fluid requirements......Page 98 Routes of fluid administration......Page 99 Ferret......Page 100 Marsupial......Page 101 Guinea pig and chinchilla......Page 102 Marsupial......Page 103 Cricetidae disease therapies......Page 104 Mustelid disease therapies......Page 110 Further reading......Page 115 Abdomen......Page 116 Axial skeleton and ribs......Page 118 Interpretation of rodent and marsupial radiographs......Page 119 Heart......Page 120 Spleen......Page 121 Head......Page 122 Abdominal cavity......Page 123 Liver......Page 124 Other small mammal ultrasound interpretation......Page 125 References......Page 126 Further reading......Page 127 Emergency airway access and ventilation A and B......Page 128 ECG E......Page 129 Subcutaneous......Page 130 Other medications and supportive nutrition......Page 131 Drugs D......Page 132 Maintenance values......Page 133 Blood transfusions......Page 134 Further reading......Page 135 Part II: Avian Species ......Page 136 Musculoskeletal system......Page 137 Beak......Page 138 Thoracic, lumbar and sacral vertebrae......Page 139 Wings......Page 140 Ear......Page 141 Air sacs......Page 142 Respiratory cycle......Page 143 Oesophagus and crop......Page 144 Large intestine......Page 145 Nephron......Page 146 Heart......Page 147 Blood vessels......Page 148 Testes......Page 149 Male......Page 150 Skin......Page 151 Contour feathers......Page 152 Blood feathers and pin feathers......Page 153 Further reading......Page 154 Food and water bowls......Page 155 Positioning of the cage......Page 156 Construction......Page 157 Tethered raptors......Page 158 Perches......Page 159 Racing pigeons......Page 160 Mixing species......Page 161 Further reading......Page 162 Birds of prey......Page 163 Parrots and other cage birds......Page 164 Capturing escaped avian patients......Page 165 Fasting......Page 166 Injectable agents......Page 167 Maintenance of anaesthesia......Page 168 Monitoring of anaesthesia......Page 169 Intermittent positive pressure ventilation and resuscitation techniques......Page 170 Fluid therapy and blood transfusions......Page 171 Analgesics used in birds......Page 172 References......Page 173 Maintenance energy requirements......Page 175 Fats and essential fatty acids......Page 176 Fat-soluble vitamins......Page 177 Water-soluble vitamins......Page 179 Macro-minerals......Page 180 Micro-minerals trace elements......Page 181 Fruits......Page 182 Nutritional requirements for breeding......Page 183 Birds with renal disease......Page 184 Attempting to encourage new food consumption......Page 185 Larger members of the Psittaciformes order......Page 186 Prey......Page 187 References......Page 188 Further reading......Page 189 Mites......Page 190 Psittacine beak and feather disease......Page 191 Avipox viruses......Page 192 Allergic skin conditions......Page 193 Tumours and feather cysts......Page 194 Ingluvitis......Page 195 Proventriculitis......Page 196 Proventricular/ventricular impaction......Page 197 Non-helminth digestive system parasites......Page 198 Duck plague virus......Page 199 Viral liver diseases......Page 200 Toxic liver conditions......Page 201 Trachea......Page 202 Diagnosis of chlamydophilosis......Page 203 Diagnosis of aspergillosis......Page 204 Haematological disease......Page 206 Aetiology......Page 207 Diagnosis......Page 208 Carpometacarpal luxation......Page 209 Hypoglycaemia seizure/collapse......Page 210 Kidney biochemical parameters......Page 211 References......Page 212 Further reading......Page 213 Post-surgical fl uid requirements......Page 214 Colloidal fluids......Page 215 Equipment for fluid administration......Page 216 Hypodermic or spinal needles......Page 217 Subcutaneous......Page 218 Intraosseous......Page 219 Placement of intraosseous catheters......Page 220 Treatment and prevention of bumblefoot......Page 221 Treatment of behavioural feather plucking......Page 222 Performing a sinus flush......Page 223 Prevention......Page 225 Avian neurological system disease therapy......Page 226 References......Page 229 Further reading......Page 230 Iodine......Page 231 Normal radiographic findings......Page 232 Soft tissue......Page 233 Species variations......Page 235 Normal ultrasound findings......Page 236 Endoscopy......Page 237 Further reading......Page 238 C for cardiovascular system......Page 239 E for ECG......Page 240 Examination......Page 242 Neurological assessment......Page 244 Urinalysis......Page 245 Assisted feeding techniques and foods......Page 246 Nursing of wounds......Page 247 Further reading......Page 248 Part III: Reptiles and Amphibians ......Page 249 Upper respiratory system......Page 250 Oral cavity......Page 251 Urinary system......Page 252 Male Figure 17.2......Page 253 Skin......Page 254 Musculoskeletal system......Page 255 Stomach, associated organs and intestine......Page 256 Male......Page 257 Sex determination and identifi cation......Page 258 Musculoskeletal system......Page 259 Stomach, associated organs and intestine......Page 261 Male......Page 262 Musculoskeletal system......Page 263 Urinary system......Page 264 Sex determination and identification......Page 265 Classification......Page 266 Respiratory system......Page 267 Skin......Page 268 Heating......Page 270 Humidity......Page 271 Cage ‘furniture’ and environmental enrichment......Page 272 Aquatic species and amphibians......Page 273 Quarantine......Page 274 Further reading......Page 275 Vagovagal refl ex......Page 276 Chelonia......Page 277 Overview of reptilian respiratory anatomy and physiology......Page 278 Injectable agents......Page 279 Depolarising muscle relaxants......Page 280 Nitrous oxide......Page 281 Intubation......Page 282 Anaesthetic circuits......Page 283 Monitoring anaesthesia......Page 284 Recovery......Page 285 Other analgesics......Page 286 MS-222......Page 287 References......Page 288 Water......Page 290 Protein and amino acid requirements......Page 291 Fat-soluble vitamins......Page 292 Water-soluble vitamins......Page 294 Macro-minerals......Page 295 Post-hibernation anorexia......Page 296 Hypoglycaemia in crocodilians......Page 297 Refeeding syndrome......Page 298 References......Page 299 Further reading......Page 300 Abscesses......Page 301 Erythema, petechiae and ecchymoses......Page 302 Tumours......Page 303 Hereditary......Page 304 Hypovitaminosis E......Page 305 Parasitic causes of vomiting and regurgitation......Page 306 Parasitic causes of intestinal disease......Page 307 Chelonia......Page 308 Signs of respiratory disease......Page 309 Fungal causes......Page 310 Infectious disease......Page 311 Aetiology......Page 312 Diagnosis of renal disease......Page 313 Pre-ovulatory stasis......Page 314 Diagnosis of MBD......Page 315 Parasitic causes of neurological disease......Page 316 Lead toxicosis......Page 317 Urinalysis......Page 318 Tadpole oedema virus......Page 319 References......Page 320 The effect of disease on fl uid requirements......Page 323 Glucose/saline combinations......Page 324 Calculation of fluid requirements ......Page 325 Syringe drivers......Page 326 Routes of fluid administration in reptile ......Page 327 Chelonians......Page 328 Lizards......Page 329 Chelonians......Page 330 Lizards......Page 331 Cutaneous......Page 332 Reptile dermatological disease therapy......Page 333 Reptile respiratory and cardiovascular disease therapy......Page 334 Treatment of renal disease......Page 336 Treatment of dystocia post-ovulatory stasis......Page 337 Treatment of metabolic bone disease......Page 338 Treatment of amphibian diseases......Page 339 References......Page 340 Chemical restraint......Page 341 Positioning......Page 342 Lizards......Page 343 Snakes......Page 346 Chelonia......Page 347 Snakes......Page 348 Further reading......Page 349 Emergency protocol ‘ABC’......Page 350 Initial assessment of the collapsed reptile......Page 352 Detailed examination......Page 353 Blood biochemistry......Page 354 Monitoring and treatment of acute hypovolaemia......Page 355 Assisted feeding techniques and foods......Page 356 Nursing of wounds......Page 357 Further reading......Page 358 Protection of Animals Act 1911?1964......Page 359 Dangerous wild Animals Act 1976 as amended......Page 360 Appendix 2: Useful Addresses......Page 361 Index......Page 362

Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets is the definitive reference book on the principles and practice of nursing exotic species. From rabbits and chinchillas to budgies and iguanas, it not only covers husbandry, nutrition and handling, but provides an overview of diseases and treatments, and explores anatomy and chemical restraint. The redesigned layout and full colour artwork make it quicker and easier to find exactly what you're looking for.

New coverage for this revised and enlarged second edition includes: emergency and critical care, radiography, and small marsupials such as sugargliders. In addition to the thorough explanations of appropriate home-care which will enable you to confidently advise clients, the book now also covers the care of hospitalised exotics.

Key features:

• Provides an understanding of the basics of diseases, husbandry, anatomy and physiology of exotic pets as outlined by the RCVS examinations
• Gives veterinary nurses the confidence to discuss exotic pets with clients by providing a solid knowledge base in these species.
• This book acts as a companion to the City and Guilds NVQ level 4 equivalent qualification 'Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Species'.

Suitable for veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians and veterinary students.

This book is the definitive reference book on the principles and practice of nursing exotic species. From rabbits and chinchillas to budgies and iguanas, it not only covers husbandry, nutrition and handling, but provides an overview of diseases and treatments, and explores anatomy and chemical restraint. The redesigned layout and full colour artwork make it quicker and easier to find exactly what you’re looking for. New coverage for this revised and enlarged second edition includes: emergency and critical care, radiography, and small marsupials such as sugargliders. In addition to the thorough explanations of appropriate home-care which will enable you to confidently advise clients, the book now also covers the care of hospitalised exotics. Features:✓ Provides an understanding of the basics of diseases, husbandry, anatomy and physiology of exotic pets as outlined by the RCVS examinations✓ Gives veterinary nurses the confidence to discuss exotic pets with clients by providing a solid knowledge base in these species.✓ This book acts as a companion to the City and Guilds NVQ level 4 equivalent qualification 'Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Species'. Suitable for veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians and veterinary students. From budgies and cockatiels to chipmunks and chinchillas, our interest in exotic pets has rocketed in recent years. With the house rabbit being the UK's third most commonly kept pet after the cat and dog, and sales in small mammals, reptiles and birds continuing to grow, exotic pets have now become a specialist area of veterinary practice in their own right.

Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets is the first book to address the need for a definitive reference book devoted entirely to the principles and applications of nursing exotic species. Developed from a City and Guild's course, it not only covers husbandry, nutrition and handling, but also explores anatomy and chemical restraint, and provides an overview of diseases and treatments.