Raptor Medicine, Surgery and Rehabilitation

About this book

Comprehensive, intensely practical, and extensively illustrated, this unique book consolidates years of practical knowledge of dealing with injured birds of prey. Written by a practicing veterinarian, it:
- concisely covers helpful, day-to-day advice through hints, tips and clinical insights;
- provides an emphasis on practical procedures;
- and includes numerous illustrations for easy recognition of symptoms and replication of techniques.

Outlining everything from handling and the intake examination through to practical procedures and the treatment of a comprehensive range of conditions and injuries, Raptor Medicine, Surgery and Rehabilitation also advises readers on housing, rehabilitation and eventual release. Also including numerous rapid reference charts, this book is the one text that any avian or general veterinarian needs by the bench for the treatment of raptors and birds of prey.

Contents

1: Handling and Physical Examination
2: Aand Physiology
3: Species Overview
4: Fluid Therapy and Treatments
5: Ophthalmology
6: Infectious Diseases
7: Miscellaneous Conditions
8: Anesthesia
9: Soft Tissue Surgery
10: Orthopedics
11: Endoscopy
12: Orphans
13: Feathers and Aging
14: Clinical Pathology
15: Housing and Husbandry
16: Capturing Trapped Birds
17: Time for Release!
Appendix: A
Appendix: B
Appendix: C
Appendix: D
Appendix: E
Appendix: F
Appendix: G

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