Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents*

includes Sugar Gliders and Hedgehogs
Addresses the common questions and concerns of the practicing veterinarian who works with small mammals. Serves as a useful reference for veterinary students, technicians, research scientists, pet shop owners, pet owners, and breeders. Because preventive medicine is crucial to small mammal medicine, coverage includes basic biology, husbandry, and routine care of the healthy animal. Also features chapters on disease management, surgery, and radiology.

Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 1. FERRETS 1. Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Husbandry 2. Basic Approach to Veterinary Care 3. Gastrointestinal Diseases 4. Urogenital Diseases 5. Periparturient and Neonatal Diseases 6. Cardiovascular Diseases 7. Respiratory Diseases 8. Endocrine Diseases 9. Nonendocrine Neoplasia 10. Dermatologic Diseases 11. Musculoskeletal Diseases 12. Soft Tissue Surgery SECTION 2. RABBITS 13. Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Husbandry 14. Basic Approach to Veterinary Care 15. Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Physiology 16. Gastrointestinal Diseases 17. Respiratory Disease and the Pasteurella Complex 18. Reproductive and Urogenital Disorders 19. Dermatologic Diseases 20. Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disease 21. Cardiovascular and Hemopoetic Diseases 22. Soft Tissue Surgery SECTION 3. GUINEA PIGS, CHINCHILLAS, AND PRAIRIE DOGS 23. Biology, Husbandry, and Clinical Techniques 24. Disease Problems of Guinea Pigs 25. Disease Problems of Chinchillas 26. Disease Problems of Prairie Dogs 27. Soft Tissue Surgery SECTION 4. SMALL RODENTS 28. Basic Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Husbandry 29. Clinical Techniques 30. Disease Problems 31. Soft Tissue Surgery SECTION 5. OTHER SMALL MAMMALS 32. Sugar Gliders 33. Hedgehogs SECTION 6. GENERAL TOPICS 34. Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Sedation of Small Mammals 35. Dentistry of Small Mammals 36. Orthopedics 37. Small Mammal Endoscopy 38. Radiology and Ultrasound 39. Cytology 40. Ophthalmology 41. Zoonotic Diseases 42. Formulary Appendices Index Color Plates