The second edition of this text is a comprehensive introduction to exotic animal practice for technicians in the classroom and clinic setting alike. With an emphasis on the exotic species most likely to present to a veterinary practice, the book offers easy-to-follow descriptions of common procedures and techniques. Covering information ranging from anatomy, restraint, and common diseases to radiology, surgical assisting, and parasitology, it provides the information necessary to treat exotic patients. This book's companion web site, which includes review questions and figures for download in PowerPoint, available May 2010.

The role of the veterinary technician in exotic animal medicine. -- Avian. Psittacines and passerines ; Psittacine behavior, husbandry, and enrichment ; Aviary design and management ; Sex differentiation and reproduction. -- Reptiles. Lizards ; Snakes ; Chelonians ; Herpetoculture and reproduction. -- Amphibians. -- Mammals. Ferrets ; Rabbits ; Mice, rats, gerbils, and hamsters ; Chinchillas ; Guinea pigs ; Hedgehog ; Skunks ; Sugar gliders ; Prairie dogs. -- Wildlife Rehabilitation. The role of the veterinary technician in wildlife rehabilitation. -- Hematology. Avian and reptile hematology -- State/Federal wildlife permit offices -- Wildlife admission/exam/care forms -- Handing and restraint of wildlife species -- Tail wrapping -- Guide to identification of hatchling and nestling songbirds -- Average body weights of selected North American songbirds -- Species care sheets -- Biological date of selected North American wild mammals -- Glossary of medical conditions and treatments -- Wildlife product sources -- Supplies necessary for an exotic practice.