Laboratory Medicine: Avian and Exotic Pets - Softcover

Fudge DVM Dip ABVP, Alan M.

 
9780721676791: Laboratory Medicine: Avian and Exotic Pets
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0721676790 ISBN 13: 9780721676791
Publisher: Saunders, 2000

Synopsis

Heres the first reference devoted exclusively to laboratory testing for avian and exotic animals. 31 leading experts thoroughly describe how to select, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests for pet birds, common reptiles, rabbits, and ferrets. They also discuss pathophysiology, where appropriate, to help readers understand what various test results mean.

  • Offers separate sections on avian, mammal, and reptile species, each of which is organized by testing discipline and/or organ system for ease of reference.
    • Discusses effective techniques for sample collection, processing, and dealing with artifacts.
  • Presents the most extensive collection of laboratory reference ranges for avian and exotic animals ever published.
    • Includes photomicrographs of reptile protozoa, unavailable in other sources.
  • Features tables that provide quick summaries of important diagnostic information.
    • Provides an appendix of case histories that illustrate test selection, interpretation, and clinical implications.

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    Book Description

    Describes how to select, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests for pet birds, common reptiles, rabbits, and ferrets

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    Publisher
    Saunders
    Publication date
    2000
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0721676790
    ISBN 13 
    9780721676791
    Binding
    Paperback
    Edition number
    1
    Number of pages
    486