Table of Contents

List of contributors Foreword Preface 1 Mammalian imaging and anatomy 1 2 Rats and mice 13 3 Hamsters 26 4 Gerbils 34 5 Chipmunks 47 6 Guinea pigs 52 7 Chinchillas 65 8 Rabbits 76 9 Ferrets 93 10 Other small mammals 102 11 Fancy pigs 116 12 Primates 127 13 Avian anatomy and imaging a Avian anatomy and physiology 138 b Avian imaging 149 14 Cage and aviary birds 157 15 Pigeons 168 16 Birds of prey 179 17 Reptile and amphibian anatomy and imaging 193 18 Tortoises and turtles 208 19 Lizards 223 20 Snakes 241 21 Amphibians 257 22 Ornamental fish 267 23 Invertebrates 280 24 British legislation 288 Index 293

About the Author

Anna Meredith: The R(D)SVS Hospital for Small Animals, The University of Edinburgh Cathy Johnson Delaney: Eastside Avian and Exotic Animal Medical Centre, Kirkland, WA 98034, USA

Reviews

"The fifth edition of the manual of exotic pets is a worthyaddition to the range of BSAVA's manuals, and remains a must-have' for the veterinary practice library, promotinggood care and treatment of exotic pets". (Veterinary Record, 20November 2010) "The book is well illustrated, and good use is made of tablesfor the species' biological data, laboratory data, common diseasesand drug formularies ... The fifth edition of the manual ofexotic pets is a worthy addition to the range of BSAVA's manuals,and remains a must-have' for the veterinary practicelibrary, promoting good care and treatment of exotic pets."(Veterinary Record, 20 November 2010)