Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of Exotic Species: Structure and Function of Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians

Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of Exotic Species: Structure and Function of Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians deals solely with the comparative anatomy and physiology of exotic species. For these commonly encountered species, the book highlights clinical considerations for veterinary treatment. The book includes clear line diagrams, radiographs and colour illustrations, explaining the functioning of exotic species. Table of Contents: SECTION ONE: Amphibians: Chapter 1: Amphibians; SECTION TWO: Reptiles: Chapter 2: General Anatomy and Physiology; Chapter 3: Chelonia; Chapter 4: Lizards; Chapter 5: Snakes; SECTION THREE: Birds: Chapter 6: Avian anatomy and physiology; SECTION FOUR: Small Mammals: Chapter 7: Introduction to small mammals; Chapter 8: Rabbits; Chapter 9: Guinea pigs; Chapter 10: Rats; Chapter 11: Hamsters; Chapter 12: Ferrets. All chapters may be downloaded as separate PDFs here (ScienceDirect).

First Edition. 272 pages. 363 illustrations. Available as a Hardcover and as an eBook. Please contact Elsevier to  purchase the electronic version of this book. Suitable for veterinarians and veterinary students. Published by Saunders, now part of Elsevier. A book review is available here.

ISBN: Hardcover: 978-0-7020-2782-6; eBook: 978-0-7020-3722-1