Diseases of Domestic Guinea Pigs

Virginia C. G. Richardson (Orchard Veterinary Surgery, Romsey, Hampshire)

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Wiley-Blackwell
06 April 2000

Veterinary medicine: small animals (pets); Veterinary medicine: infectious diseases & therapeutics; Rabbits & rodents as pets

Series: Library of Veterinary Practice

This book provides a comprehensive text covering all aspects of guinea pig medicine. This updated edition will be of value to veterinary surgeons and students, veterinary nurses, breeders and all those working in the animal care industry. Written in note form the book assists in the formulation of a diagnostic plan when the practitioner is faced with a sick animal. Sections on clinical signs, diagnoses and treatments, allow rapid reference in successive chapters on the reproductive, digestive, respiratory, musculoskeletal and urinary systems, the skin, head and neck, nervous system and husbandry.

All the latest drug information has been included and full details of dose rates, contraindications and components of the proprietary preparations are listed in chapter 11. A new chapter has been written providing information on herbal and homeopathic remedies.

By: Virginia C. G. Richardson (Orchard Veterinary Surgery Romsey Hampshire)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 299g
ISBN: 9780632052097
ISBN 10: 0632052090
Series: Library of Veterinary Practice
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 06 April 2000
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface.. 1. The Skin. Specific skin Conditions.. 2. The Reproductive System. Anatomy. Reproductive physiology. Pregnancy. Infertility.. 3. The Urinary System. Anatomy. Physiology. Symptoms of urinary tract disorders.. 4. The Respiratory System. Anatomy and physiology. Symptoms of respiratory disorders. Respiratory infections.. 5. The Digestive System. Anatomy. Physiology.. 6. The Musculoskeletal System. 7. The Head and Neck. The Eye. The ear. The mouth. The Neck.. 8. Behaviour and the Central Nervous System. 9. Husbandry. Housing. Nutrition.. 10. Anaesthetics and Surgical Preparations. Inhalation anaesthetics. Injectable anaesthetics.. 11. Treatments. Antibiotics. Probiotics. Fluid therapy. Anti-fungal agents. Anti-diarrhoeal preparations. Topical preparations. Eye preparations. Ectoparasitic preparations. Endoparasitic preparations. Miscellaneous treatments. Vitamin preparations. Cleansing solutions.. 12. Alternative Therapies. Homeopathy. Common homeopathic remedies. Herbal remedies. Medicinal plants.. 13. Zoonotic Aspects. Appendix 1: Miscellaneous Physiological Data. Appendix 2. Summary of Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies and their Uses. Further Reading. Index.

Virginia C. G. Richardson is the author of Diseases of Domestic Guinea Pigs, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.