Exotic Animal Care and Management
| AUTHOR | Nuttall, Kathy; Judah, Vicki |
| PUBLISHER | Cengage Learning (01/25/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Focusing exclusively on the care of exotic species as pets, EXOTIC ANIMAL CARE AND MANAGEMENT, 2ND EDITION delves into the unique behaviors, diet, housing considerations, handling and restraint methods, medical concerns and clinical procedures related to the proper management of these animals. Reader-friendly and concise, each chapter covers a specific exotic animal commonly found in veterinary practice, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, intervtebrates, alpacas and llamas, miniature pigs and backyard chickens. Also included is an overview of specific concerns and zoonotic diseases associated with exotic animals so that veterinary technicians are fully prepared to contribute to their care and treatment.
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ISBN-13:
9781285425085
ISBN-10:
1285425081
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0002
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Page Count:
384
Carton Quantity:
24
Product Dimensions:
8.40 x 0.70 x 10.80 inches
Weight:
1.65 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | General
Science | Veterinary Medicine - General
Dewey Decimal:
636.089
Library of Congress Control Number:
2015954703
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Focusing exclusively on the care of exotic species as pets, EXOTIC ANIMAL CARE AND MANAGEMENT, 2ND EDITION delves into the unique behaviors, diet, housing considerations, handling and restraint methods, medical concerns and clinical procedures related to the proper management of these animals. Reader-friendly and concise, each chapter covers a specific exotic animal commonly found in veterinary practice, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, intervtebrates, alpacas and llamas, miniature pigs and backyard chickens. Also included is an overview of specific concerns and zoonotic diseases associated with exotic animals so that veterinary technicians are fully prepared to contribute to their care and treatment.
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Author:
Nuttall, Kathy
Kathy Nuttall was most recently the developer and instructor of the Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician Program at the Jordan Applied Technology Center in Utah, and is a Certified Veterinary Technologist. Currently, she is starting a new business educating veterinary professionals, Mountain Edge Veterinary Technology. She belongs to the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, the National Association of Career and Technical Educators, the Utah Association of Career and Technical Educators, the National Educators Association, the Utah Educators Association, and the North American Veterinary Technicians Association. She has received many awards, including Teacher of the Year, CTE Teacher of the Year, and Outstanding HOSA Advisor. Ms. Nuttall completed the state curriculum for Veterinary Assisting in the state of Utah, and obtained her Masters of Agricultural Systems and Education degree in 2013.
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