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Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal

Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal

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BLACKWELL’S FIVE-MINUTE VETERINARY CONSULT::SMALL MAMMAL

An up-to-date and practical resource for the diagnosis and treatment of exotic companion mammal diseases and conditions

The revised third edition of Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult:: Small Mammal provides key information on diseases and conditions commonly seen in small exotic mammals in a concise, accessible format. Each identically formatted topic presents essential details for diagnosing and treating these common pets. The Third Edition has been thoroughly updated throughout, and adds hedgehogs and sugar gliders to the existing rabbit, rodent, ferret, chinchilla, and guinea pig coverage.

The book is organized alphabetically for easy access by busy practitioners and students. A companion website offers client handouts that can be downloaded and distributed to clients.

Readers will find::

  • Fast access to key information for the treatment of small exotic pets
  • Concise descriptions of a wide range of diseases and conditions seen in these species
  • Detailed, up-to-date information on diagnostic and treatment options
  • Extensive appendices, including common dosages and normal values for a variety of exotic companion mammals
  • Client education handouts on the companion website, covering topics like chronic, intermittent diarrhea in rabbits and dental malocclusion in guinea pigs

Designed for small animal general veterinary practitioners, exotic animal veterinarians, and laboratory animal veterinarians, Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult:: Small Mammal’s consistency and broad coverage benefits anyone involved in providing veterinary care to exotic companion mammals.

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101358
9781119456520

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Publication date
2024
Issue number
3
Cover
hard cover
Pages count
800
Dimensions (mm)
224.00 x 280.00
  • List of Contributors xv

    Preface xvi

    About the Companion Website xvii

    Section I: Chinchillas

    Alopecia 2

    Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 5

    Antibiotic-Associated Enterotoxemia 8

    Congestive Heart Failure 11

    Constipation (Lack of Fecal Production) 13

    Dental Malocclusion 16

    Dermatophytosis 18

    Diarrhea 21

    Dyspnea and Tachypnea 24

    Dystocia and Disorders of Pregnancy 28

    Dysuria, Hematuria, and Pollakiuria 30

    Gastrointestinal Stasis and Dilation 34

    Giardiasis 38

    Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 39

    Otitis Media and Interna 42

    Penile Disorders: Phimosis, Paraphimosis, and Balanoposthitis 45

    Polyuria and Polydipsia 47

    Urolithiasis 50

    Weight Loss and Cachexia 53

    Section II: Ferrets

    Ferret Adrenal Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) 58

    Aleutian Disease Virus (Parvovirus) 61

    Alopecia 63

    Anorexia 65

    Ascites 67

    Ataxia 69

    Bradyarrhythmias 71

    Canine Distemper Virus 73

    Chordomas 75

    Clostridial Enterotoxicosis 76

    Coccidiosis 78

    Congestive Heart Failure 79

    Coughing 82

    Cryptosporidiosis 84

    Dermatophytosis 85

    Diarrhea 87

    Disseminated Idiopathic Myofasciitis (DIM) 90

    Dyschezia and Hematochezia 92

    Dysphagia 94

    Dysuria and Pollakiuria 96

    Dyspnea and Tachypnea 98

    Ear Mites 100

    Eosinophillic Gastroenteritis 101

    Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis 103

    Ferret Systemic Coronavirus (FRSCV) 106

    Fleas and Flea Infestation 108

    Gastritis 110

    Gastroduodenal Ulcers 113

    Gastrointestinal and Esophageal Foreign Bodies 116

    Giardiasis 119

    Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease 120

    Heartworm Disease 121

    Helicobacter Mustelae 123

    Hyperestrogenism 125

    Hypoglycemia 128

    Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Toxicity 130

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease 132

    Influenza Virus 134

    Insulinoma 136

    Liver Disease 139

    Lower Urinary Tract Infection 141

    Lymphadenopathy (Lymphadenomegaly) 143

    Lymphoma 145

    Lymphoplasmacytic Enteritis and Gastroenteritis 148

    Mast Cell Tumors 150

    Megaesophagus 151

    Melena 153

    Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 155

    Neoplasia, Digestive System 157

    Neoplasia, Integumentary 159

    Neoplasia, Musculoskeletal, and Nervous System 160

    Obesity 161

    Otitis Externa and Media 163

    Section III: Guinea Pigs

    Paraurethral Cysts (Urogenital Cystic Disease) 165

    Paresis and Paralysis 169

    Petechia/Ecchymosis/Bruising 171

    Pleural Effusion 173

    Pneumonia 175

    Pododermatitis and Nail Bed Disorders 177

    Polyuria and Polydipsia 179

    Proliferative Bowel Disease 181

    Prostatomegaly 183

    Pruritus 186

    Ptyalism 188

    Rabies 190

    Rectal and Anal Prolapse 192

    Regurgitation 193

    Renal Cysts 195

    Renal Failure 196

    Renomegaly 199

    Salmonellosis 201

    Sarcoptic Mange 203

    Splenomegaly 205

    Swollen Vulva 207

    Tachyarrhythmias 209

    Urethral Obstruction 211

    Urolithiasis 214

    Vaccine Reaction 217

    Vaginal Discharge 219

    Vomiting 221

    Weight Loss and Cachexia 224

    Abscesses 228

    Alopecia 232

    Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 235

    Antibiotic-Associated Enterotoxemia 238

    Ataxia 241

    Cardiac and Pericaridial Disease 245

    Cardiomyopathy, Dilated (DCM), Hypertrophic (HCM), and Restrictive (RCM) 248

    Cervical Lymphadenitis 251

    Cheilitis 254

    Chlamydiosis 256

    Conjunctivitis 258

    Constipation (Lack of Fecal Production) 261

    Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Masses 265

    Dental Malocclusion 269

    Dermatophytosis 272

    Diarrhea 274

    Dyspnea and Tachypnea 277

    Dystocia 280

    Dysuria, Hematuria, and Pollakiuria 282

    Epiphora 286

    Exophthalmos and Orbital Diseases 289

    Fleas and Flea Infestation 292

    Gastric Dilation/Gastric Dilitation Volvulus 293

    Gastrointestinal Hypomotility and Gastrointestinal Stasis 296

    Head Tilt (Vestibular Disease) 299

    Heat stroke 302

    Hypercalciuria and Urolithiasis 305

    Hyperthyroidism 309

    Hypovitaminosis C (Scurvy) 312

    Lice and Mites 314

    Lower Urinary Tract Infection 317

    Mastitis 321

    Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 323

    Otitis Media and Interna 327

    Ovarian Cysts 330

    Paresis and Paralysis 333

    Pea Eye 336

    Perineal Sac Impaction 338

    Polyuria and Polydipsia 340

    Pneumonia 343

    Pododermatitis (Bumblefoot) 346

    Pregnancy Toxemia 349

    Pruritus 352

    Pyometra and Nonneoplastic Uterine Disorders 355

    Rhinitis and Sinusitis 358

    Seizures 361

    Stertor and Stridor 364

    Tyzzer’s Disease 367

    Urinary Tract Obstruction 369

    Vaginal Discharge 373

    Weight Loss and Cachexia 376

    Section IV: Hedgehogs

    Alopecia and Quill Loss 380

    Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 382

    Ataxia 384

    Cardiomyopathy 386

    Conjunctivitis 388

    Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Masses 390

    Dental Disease 392

    Dermatophytosis 394

    Dyspnea and Tachypnea 396

    Dysuria and Hematuria 399

    Ectoparasites 401

    Exophthalmos and Orbital Diseases 403

    Female Reproductive Tract Disorders 405

    Head Tilt (Vestibular Disease) 407

    Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 409

    Neoplasia 411

    Obesity 413

    Vomiting and Diarrhea 415

    Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome 418

    Section V: Rabbits

    Abscesses 422

    Alopecia 426

    Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 428

    Anterior Uveitis 431

    Arthritis—Osteoarthritis 434

    Arthritis—Septic 436

    Ataxia 438

    Cataracts 440

    Cheyletiellosis and L. Gibbus (Fur Mites) 442

    Cheek Teeth (Premolar and Molar) Malocclusion 444

    Clostridial Enteritis/Enterotoxicosis 448

    Coccidiosis 451

    Congestive Heart Failure 453

    Conjunctivitis 456

    Constipation (Lack of Fecal Production) 459

    Dermatophytosis 463

    Diarrhea, Acute 465

    Diarrhea—Chronic, Intermittent 468

    Dyspnea and Tachypnea 470

    Dysuria and Pollakiuria 473

    Ear Mites 476

    Encephalitozoonosis 478

    Encephalitis and Meningoencephalitis 481

    Epiphora 484

    Facial Nerve Paresis/Paralysis 487

    Fleas and Flea Infestation 490

    Gastric Dilation (Bloat) 492

    Gastrointestinal Hypomotility, and Gastrointestinal Stasis 496

    Head Tilt (Vestibular Disease) 500

    Heatstroke and Heat Stress 504

    Hematuria 506

    Herpes Simplex 508

    Hypercalciuria (Bladder Sludge) and Urolithiasis 510

    Incisor Malocclusion and Overgrowth 513

    Incontinence, Urinary 516

    Lameness 518

    Lead Toxicity 520

    Liver Lobe Torsion 522

    Mastitis, Cystic, and Septic 524

    Mammary Tumors 526

    Myxomatosis 528

    Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 529

    Neck and Back Pain 532

    Obesity 534

    Otitis Externa and Media 536

    Otitis Media and Interna 539

    Paresis and Paralysis 542

    Pasteurellosis 545

    Pinworms (Oxyurids) 548

    Pneumonia (Lower Respiratory Tract Infection) 549

    Poisoning (Intoxication) 551

    Polyuria and Polydipsia 553

    Pruritus 555

    Ptyalism (Slobbers) 557

    Pyoderma 560

    Pyometra and Nonneoplastic Endometrial Disorders 563

    Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) 565

    Red Eye 567

    Renal Failure 570

    Rhinitis and Sinusitis 573

    Seizures 576

    Shope Papilloma Virus 579

    Spondylosis Deformans and Spinal Arthritis 580

    Testicular Tumors 582

    Thymoma and Thymic Lymphoma 583

    Treponematosis (Rabbit Syphilis) 585

    Ulcerative Pododermatitis (Sore Hocks) 586

    Uterine Adenocarcinoma 589

    Vaginal Discharge 591

    Vertebral Fracture or Luxation 593

    Weight Loss and Cachexia 595

    Section VI: Rodents

    Acute Respiratory Distress 598

    Alopecia 601

    Amyloidosis 604

    Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 606

    Ascites and Abdominal Distension 609

    Ataxia 611

    Cheek Pouch Disorders (Hamsters) 613

    Congestive Heart Failure 615

    Constipation (Lack of Fecal Production) 618

    Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Masses 621

    Dermatophytosis 623

    Diarrhea 625

    Section VII: Sugar Gliders

    Dysuria and Pollakiuria 629

    Ectoparasites 631

    Exophthalmos and Orbital Diseases 633

    Head Tilt (Vestibular Disease) 637

    Hematuria 639

    Hyperadrenocorticism 641

    Incisor Malocclusion and Overgrowth 643

    Intestinal Parasitism 645

    Lower Urinary Tract Infection 647

    Mammary Tumors 649

    Mycoplasmosis and Chronic Respiratory Disease 652

    Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 655

    Otitis Media and Interna 657

    Ovarian Cysts 659

    Pneumonia 661

    Polyuria and Polydipsia 664

    Pruritus 666

    Rectal Prolapse 668

    Red Tears (Chromodacryorrhea) 671

    Renal Failure 673

    Scent Gland Disorders 676

    Sialodacryoadenitis Virus 678

    Tyzzer’s Disease 680

    Ulcerative Pododermatitis (Bumblefoot) 682

    Uterine Disorders 684

    Vaginal Discharge 686

    Weight Loss and Cachexia 689

    Alopecia 692

    Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 694

    Conjunctivitis 696

    Constipation (Lack of Fecal Production) 699

    Dental Disease 702

    Diarrhea 704

    Dysuria and Hematuria 707

    Exophthalmos and Orbital Diseases 709

    Female Reproductive Disorders 712

    Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 715

    Nutritional Osteodystrophy 717

    Obesity 720

    Paracloacal Gland Disorders 722

    Paresis and Paralysis 724

    Penile Prolapse 727

    Seizures and Tremors 729

    Self-Mutilation 731

    Appendices

    Appendix I: Common Dosages for Chinchillas 734

    Appendix II: Common Dosages for Ferrets 737

    Appendix III: Common Dosages for Guinea Pigs 744

    Appendix IV: Common Dosages for Hedgehogs 747

    Appendix V: Common Dosages for Rabbits 752

    Appendix VI: Common Dosages for Selected Rodent Species 757

    Appendix VII: Common Dosages for Sugar Gliders 766

    Appendix VIII: Sugar Gliders 767

    Index 769

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