Description
The only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Using clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages, this evidence-based text helps you find the information you need fast. In addition, there are numerous tables containing biologic, hematologic, and biochemical norms of common exotic pets. Species covered include birds, fish, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, rabbits, pocket pets, backyard poultry, and more. Key features include: – More than 300 drug tables providing current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animals; – biologic and hematologic tables providing details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipunctures sites, and medical protocols for common conditions; – Dosage recommendations from pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies are clearly indicated; – 29 internationally recognized experts contribute chapters in their areas of specialization. 1,307 p.
- James W. Carpenter, Editor. MS, DVM, Dipl. ACZM. Professor Zoological Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS (USA).
- Craig A. Harms, Editor. DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ECZM (Zoo Health Management). Professor Aquatic, Wildlife and Zoo Medicine. North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Center for Marine Sciences and Technology, Morehead City, NC (USA).
- Publication date (digital version): 2022-08 – Saunders (imprint of Elsevier); Copyright © 2023 by Elsevier Inc.
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