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Exotic Animal Formulary, 3rd Edition, Carpenter, 2005 List Price: $39.95 VIN Member Price: $35.96
Author: James W. Carpenter, MS, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas Description:
Designed to be a concise, quick reference for veterinarians and anyone working with exotic animals, this portable formulary addresses common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Each agent is listed with the proper dosage and information, organized by species. With the ever-expanding interest in nontraditional animals as companion animals, this user-friendly guide is a must-have.
Key Features: - User-friendly layout is formatted in columns with the agent, dosage, and comments easy to locate on the page.
- An extensive section on birds, the most common of exotic pets.
- Detailed appendices include classification of select antimicrobials used in exotic animal medicine, therapies commonly used in exotic animals, and selected laboratories conducting avian and reptile diagnostic procedures.
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