Potbellied Pig Veterinary Medicine

Kristie Mozzachio (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

224 Seiten

2022
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-323-76359-2 (ISBN)

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Provide preventive care and evidence-based treatment for potbellied pigs! Covering a subject that gets little or no attention in other veterinary references, Potbellied Pig Veterinary Medicine is today’s definitive guide to all aspects of care for these unique animals. Topics include everything from the physical examination to handling and restraint, common illnesses, diagnosis and treatment, vaccination protocols, behavior, husbandry, sedation, surgery, and much more. Written by Dr. Kristie Mozzachio, a potbellied pig specialist and toxicologic pathologist, this clinical reference is a must-have for every veterinary practice.

Comprehensive coverage addresses the essential topics of potbellied pig veterinary care, helping you properly care for these animals within a veterinary practice
Coverage of key aspects of potbellied pig care includes physical examinations, diseases, behavior, husbandry, handling/restraint, surgery, and much more
More than 150 clinical photos show a wide variety of potbellied pigs and treatment scenarios
Enhanced eBook is included with the purchase of a new print copy of the book, providing online access to a fully searchable version of the text and making its content available on various devices
Single-source review provides an all-in-one reference on the care of potbellied pigs
Expert author Kristie Mozzachio has worked with potbellied pigs for more than 25 years, including a mobile veterinary service that specializes in potbellied pigs, and consults both nationally and internationally

1. History & Breeds (brief introduction of popular breeds including the teacup pig myth)
2. Behavior (possibly co-written with Dr. Valarie Tynes)
3. Husbandry
4. Housing
5. Nutrition
6. Handling/Restraint
7. Physical Exam
8. Routine Procedures:
8.1 Hoof trim, tusk trim, vaccination, deworming
9. Anesthesia
10. Surgery:
10.1 Spay & Neuter
11. Illness/Disease: arranged like the 5-minute vet consult for ease of use

Erscheinungsdatum	08.06.2022
Zusatzinfo	150 illustrations (150 in full color); Illustrations
Verlagsort	Philadelphia
Sprache	englisch
Maße	191 x 235 mm
Gewicht	480 g
Themenwelt	Veterinärmedizin ► Kleintier
ISBN-10	0-323-76359-6 / 0323763596
ISBN-13	978-0-323-76359-2 / 9780323763592
Zustand	Neuware