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Exotic Animal Formulary

  • 5th Edition - September 20, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: James W. Carpenter, Chris Marion
  • Language: English

The only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical s… Read more

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The only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Using clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages, this text helps you find the information you need fast. Written by clinical and research veterinarian James Carpenter, it includes biological tables with details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipuncture sites, differential diagnosis, and medical protocols for common conditions. This thoroughly revised edition includes coverage of antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiparasitic agents, along with new chapters on invertebrates, backyard poultry and waterfowl, compound medications, and more!

Key features

  • Nearly 200 drug tables provide clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animals
  • Biological tables provide details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipunctures sites, and medical protocols for common conditions
  • More than 20 expert authors contribute to this edition
  • All drug information is reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that this reference remains authoritative and current

Table of contents

1. Invertebrates

2. Fish

3. Amphibians

4. Reptiles

5. Birds

6. Backyard Chickens <New Chapter>

7. Sugar Gliders

8. Hedgehogs

9. Rodents

10. Rabbits

11. Ferrets

12. Miniature Pigs

13. Primates

14. Wildlife

15. Selected Topics for the Exotic Animal Veterinarian

Product details

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 27, 2016
  • Language: English

About the author

JC

James W. Carpenter

Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Zoological Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, USA

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