Pathology of Small Mammal Pets

Description

Pathology of Small Mammal Pets presents a ready reference for veterinarians, veterinary pathologists, and technicians who work with small mammal companion animals.

• Provides up-to-date, practical information on common disease conditions in small mammal companion animals
• Offers chapters logically organized by species, with comprehensive information on diagnosing diseases in each species
• Takes a practical, system-based approach to individual disease conditions
• Covers clinical signs, laboratory diagnostics, gross pathology, histopathology, and differential diagnoses in detail
• Includes relevant information for conventional breeding operations and breeding facilities, with strategies for disease management in herds and colonies
• Features information on normal anatomy in included species to assist in recognizing pathology

Patricia V. Turner, BSc, MS, DVM, DVSc, DACLAM, DABT, DECAWBM, is a Professor of Comparative Pathology (Laboratory Animals and Small Mammals) in the Department of Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Canada.

Marina L. Brash, DVM, DVSc, DACVP, is a Pathologist of Avian and Fur Bearing Species at Animal Health Laboratory, University of Guelph, Canada.

Dale A. Smith, DVM, DVSc, is a Professor of Comparative Pathology (Avian, Exotic, Wildlife and Zoo Animals) in the Department of Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Canada.