This text covers the most significant aspects of guinea pig medicine. Written in note form, it provides guidance in the formulation of a diagnostic plan. Chapters focus on the reproductive, digestive, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and urinary systems, the skin, head, and neck, the nervous system, and husbandry. Within each chapter, sections discuss clinical signs, diagnoses, and treatments. Drug information and dose rates are included, as are contraindications and information on herbal and homeopathic remedies. Richardson is an MA, VetMB, and MRCVS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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.