Full Description
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine**
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. Edited by James Carpenter and Craig Harms, each a respected expert in exotic animal, wildlife, and zoo animal medicine, this handbook has been a go-to reference of practicing veterinarians for more than 30 years.
More than 300 drug tables provide current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animals
All drug information is reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that this reference remains authoritative and current
Biologic and hematologic tables provide 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
More than 3,100 references are cited and provide additional context for dosages
NEW! Updates of drug tables include new information on doses, interactions, indications, adverse reactions, and contraindications for use
NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
NEW! Additional appendices include new topics in exotic animal practice
NEW! Updated and expanded index makes it easier to find drug information
Contents
1. Invertebrates
2. Fish
3. Amphibians
4. Reptiles
5. Birds
6. Backyard Poultry, Gamebirds, and Waterfowl
7. Sugar Gliders
8. Hedgehogs
9. Rodents
10. Rabbits
11. Ferrets
12. Miniature Pigs
13. Primates
14. Native Wildlife
Appendices: Selected Topics for the Exotic Animal Veterinarian
