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Exotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry Ron E. Banks, Julie Sharp, Sonia Doss, Deborah Vanderford
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It is true that some exotic pets, such as smaller reptiles, non-poisonous snakes, birds, and small mammals can make acceptable pets IF the owner is willing to take the time to learn about a particular animal's behavior and husbandry needs. Reasons to spay/neuter your rabbit: Prevention of Uterine and other Cancers; Prevention of Aggressive Behavior; Prevention of Urine Spaying. Several of our doctors and staff have received Husbandry ( food, caging, light and heat source, etc) is also incredibly important and creating a more perfect habitat is one of the things that we can help our exotic pet owners to achieve. Product Description iExotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry/i is a practical reference for assessing, handling, and treating small exotic animals in the veterinary clinic. However, wild animals such as monkeys, bears, and exotic felines should NEVER be owned as pets. As an expert on exotic animal care, I agree with the premise that wild animals should never be owned as pets. Dr Brown will also be holding a wellness clinic monthly starting in April for exotic pets including rabbits, ferrets, other small mammals, birds and reptiles. Husbandry is often very different for small mammals and birds compared to dogs and cats. A chapter on ophthalmology provides hard-to-find information on eye care for ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and other small mammals. Exotic Little Mammal Care and Husbandry Wiley-Blackwell | 2010-03-01 | ISBN: 0813810221 | 192 pages | File kind: PDF | 6 mb. What is different about caring for exotic pets compared to dogs and cats? Covers husbandry, nutrition and handling, anatomy, chemical restraint and an overview of diseases and treatments in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals. Dr Brown will be providing a health care check as well as being available to answer questions on exotic pet husbandry, behavior and training. Iguanas are herbivores and should be offered a variety of dark leafy green vegetables, supplemented with a small amount of sweet and vegetable fruits and flowers. In addition to dogs and cats, Pismo Beach Veterinary Hospital provides comprehensive medical care for most pet exotics, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.