[March 31, 2025] Exotics Made Easy: Demystifying Rabbits and Small Mammals

Your Guide to Exotic Pets: Exotics Made Easy

This textbook is designed to demystify the body systems and clinical requirements of exotic pets, providing essential knowledge for veterinary professionals. It offers comprehensive, species-specific guidance on everything from history taking and the clinical exam to common surgeries and the ethical considerations of care.

Key Features

• Species-Specific Systems: The book covers the anatomy and physiology for a range of small mammals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, degus, African pygmy hedgehogs, and ferrets.
• Clinical Procedures: It includes detailed guidance on core clinical procedures, such as:
  • Blood Sampling: Clear instructions on where to collect samples, how much to collect, and how to interpret the results.
  • Hospitalization & Surgery: Protocols for placement, hospitalization requirements, intubation, and common surgeries.
• Comprehensive Care Management: The content covers current husbandry advice, transport advice, sexing, common conditions (diagnosis and treatment), and the necessary understanding of the cascade system and informed consent.
• Holistic Practice: It addresses the human-animal bond and how it influences the care and management of exotic patients.
• Problem-Focused: The book simplifies the process of identifying and treating common conditions, making the subject accessible and practical for daily use.