1st Edition

Ferret Medicine and Surgery

Edited By Cathy Johnson-Delaney Copyright 2017
    544 Pages 905 Color Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    544 Pages 905 Color Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    The text is currently the most up-to-date book on ferret medicine and as such, would be an important addition to the library of veterinary practices seeing these lively, curious and fun-loving pets. Aidan Raftery, Veterinary Record 17 March 2018

    Ferrets are becoming increasingly popular as pets, rivalling rabbits as the third most favoured domestic pet after dogs and cats. Ferret Medicine and Surgery discusses the veterinary aspects of this incredible little creature.

    The book covers ferret medicine and common surgeries, providing a comprehensive reference for the veterinary practitioner. Each chapter of disorders is designed to be inclusive and includes cross references to other chapters throughout as well as some highlights of anatomy and physiology as a review.

    The format allows easy access to information providing answers to problems that arise in practice. Thoroughly illustrated with high-quality photographs and line drawings, the book is designed to provide quick, concise information of immediate use to the practitioner.

     

     

    General Information
    Laboratory Animal

    Normative Data Including Coat Colours
    Normative Data
    Classifications

    Applied Clinical Anatomy and Physiology
    Introduction
    The Adrenal Glands
    The Brain
    Dental Anatomy and Physiology
    Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Physiology
    Liver and Gallbladder
    Exocrine Pancreas and Biliary System
    Heart and Cardiovascular
    Integument
    Musculoskeletal
    Skull
    Reproductive Tract
    Respiratory Tract
    Special Senses
    The Spleen
    Thymus
    Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
    Urinary Tract

    Ferret Behaviour, Housing and Husbandry
    Introduction
    Behaviour
    Training and Dealing with Behavioural Problems
    Introducing New Ferrets
    Social Interactions with Humans and Other Species
    Housing and Husbandry

    Nutrition
    Introduction
    Water
    Commercial Diets
    Food Considerations
    Specific Nutritional Requirements
    Minerals and Vitamins
    Selecting a Complete Diet for a Pet Ferret
    Physiological States that Require Special Nutrition

    Reproduction Biology
    Introduction
    Photoperiods and Effect on Reproduction
    Breeding
    Whelping
    Lactation
    Weaning

    Medical History
    Introduction
    Transport
    Handling and Restraint
    Examination
    Checklist

    Ferret Preventive Care
    Introduction
    Reproductive Control
    Vaccination
    Role of Health Checks and Routine Tests
    Pet Passports (Europe)
    Parasite Control
    Biosecurity
    Ferret Home Health Kit

    Clinical Techniques
    Introduction
    Injection Techniques
    Oral Dosing Techniques
    Venipuncture
    Intravenous Catheterisation
    Intraosseous Catheterisation
    Blood Transfusion
    Saliva Collection
    Imaging
    Bone Marrow Biopsy
    Abdominocentesis
    Urine Collection
    Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Collection
    Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    Ear Cleaning
    Teeth Cleaning
    Nail Trim

    Emergency Care
    Introduction
    Triage
    Euthanasia
    Basic Needs
    Sedation
    Fluid Therapy
    Treatment of Shock
    Emergency Drug Doses
    Specific Syndromes
    Critical Nutrition

    Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
    Introduction
    Clinical Presentation
    Diagnostic Testing for Disease
    General Management of Cardiac Disease
    Congenital Heart Disease
    Acquired Heart Disease
    Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    Dirofilariasis (Heartworm Disease)
    Endocarditis
    Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
    Myocarditis
    Neoplasia
    Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
    Valvular Disease (Acquired) or Endocardiosis
    Pericardial Effusion and Pericarditis
    Cardiac Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances
    Hypertension

    Disorders of the Digestive System and Liver
    Introduction
    Anatomy of the Digestive System
    Physiology of the Digestive System
    Vomiting and Diarrhoea
    Other Clinical Signs
    Bacterial Gastroenteritis
    Coccidiosis
    Cryptosporidiosis
    Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis (ECE)
    Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
    Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV)
    Gastric Hair Balls/Trichobezoars
    Gastroenteritis by Helicobacter Mustelae
    Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies
    Giardiasis
    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    Megaoesophagus
    Proliferative Bowel Disease
    Rectal Prolapse
    Rotavirus
    Systemic Diseases Producing Gastrointestinal Signs
    Liver and Gallbladder
    Neoplasia

    Disorders of the Endocrine System
    Introduction
    Diseases of the Adrenal Gland
    Other Anomalies Related to the Adrenal Gland
    Diseases of the Pancreas
    Diabetes Mellitus
    Diseases of the Thyroid Gland
    Diseases of the Parathyroid Gland
    Reproductive Endocrine Diseases

    Disorders of the Ears and Eyes
    Ears
    Aural Haematoma
    Deafness
    Ear Mites
    Otitis Externa, Media, Interna
    Neoplasia
    Trauma to Pinnae
    Eyes
    Cataracts
    Congenital Ocular Defects
    Corneal Dermoids
    Microphthalmia
    Conjunctivitis
    Distichiasis
    Entropion
    Exophthalmos
    Glaucoma
    Keratitis
    Lymphoma of Glans Nictitans, Adnexa, Conjunctival Tissue
    Ophthalmia Neonatorum
    Pyogranulomatous Panophthalmitis Due to Coronavirus
    Retinal Disease
    Trauma
    Uveitis

    Disorders of the Haemic, Immunological and Lymphatic
    Systems
    Introduction
    Aleutian Disease
    Anaemia
    Ferret Haemorrhagic Syndrome
    Ferret Systemic Coronavirus
    Lymphoma/Lymphosarcoma
    Disorders of the Spleen

    Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
    Introduction
    Ataxia, Posterior Paresis
    Chondrosarcoma
    Congenital Malformations
    Cruciate Ligament Rupture
    Disseminated Idiopathic Myofasciitis
    Fractures
    Intervertebral Disc Disease
    L-Carnitine Deficiency Weakness
    Lymphoma, Myeloma, and Leukaemia of the Bone
    Myasthenia Gravis
    Neoplasia (Spinal Tumours, Bone Tumours) Other than Lymphoma

    Disorders of the Nervous System
    Introduction
    Neurological Exam
    Neurological Diseases
    Infectious Disease: Bacterial
    Infectious Disease: Fungal
    Infectious Disease: Parasitic
    Infectious Disease: Viral
    Intervertebral Disc Disease
    Neoplasia
    Toxicosis
    Trauma

    Disorders of the Oral Cavity and Teeth
    Introduction
    Dental Prophylaxis
    The Dental Examination
    Dental Surgery
    Dental Diseases
    Oral Disorders

    Disorders of the Respiratory System
    Anatomy and Physiology Review
    Evaluation of the Respiratory System
    Canine Distemper
    Influenza
    Bacterial Pneumonia
    Mycoplasmosis
    Cryptococcosis
    Other Fungal Pneumonias
    Respiratory Disease Secondary to Cardiac Disease
    Heartworm
    Other Respiratory Conditions

    Disorders of the Skin
    Introduction
    Abscess/Wounds
    Alopecia
    Atopy
    Blue Ferret Syndrome
    Burns
    Dermatophytosis
    Ectoparasites
    Erythema Multiforme (EM)
    Hypersensitivity (See Atopy Above)
    Neoplasia
    Pyoderma (Bacterial Dermatitis)
    Viral: Canine Distemper

    Disorders of the Urogenital System
    Reproductive Tract General Notes
    Agalactia
    Congenital Abnormalities
    Dystocia
    Mammary Gland Hyperplasia
    Mastitis
    Metritis
    Neoplasia
    Oestrus Unbred Aplastic Anaemia
    Penile Lesions
    Postparturient Hypocalcaemia
    Pregnancy Toxaemia
    Preputial Lesions
    Prostatic Lesions: See Urinary Section
    Pseudopregnancy
    Pyometra and Mucometra
    Vaginitis
    Urinary Tract

    Miscellaneous Conditions
    Introduction
    Cryptococcosis
    Gyrovirus
    Hepatitis E
    Histoplasmosis
    Mycobacteriosis
    Pseudomonas Luteola

    Analgesia and Anaesthesia
    Introduction
    Analgesia
    Sedation and Anaesthesia
    Postoperative Considerations
    Postanaesthetic Complications
    Postoperative Analgesia

    Common Surgical Procedures
    Introduction
    Surgical Principles in the Ferret
    Castration
    Cryptorchid
    Vasectomy
    Exploratory Coeliotomy
    Nephrectomy
    Splenectomy
    Ovariohysterectomy
    Left Adrenalectomy
    Right Adrenalectomy
    Insulinoma
    Cystotomy
    Prostatic (Paraurethral) Cyst Reduction
    Gastrotomy/Enterotomy
    Lymph Node Biopsy
    Surgical Biopsy
    Lumpectomy
    Orthopaedic Surgery
    Amputation
    Anal Sacculectomy
    Rectal Prolapse

    Paediatrics
    Normal Kits: Growth and Biology
    Rearing
    Paediatric Disorders
    Other Complications

    Geriatrics
    What to Do and When to Stop
    Medical Conditions of Geriatric Ferrets
    Dietary Considerations
    Husbandry Considerations
    Doing What’s Best for the Ferret
    Conclusions


    Toxicology
    Introduction
    Acetominophen (Paracetomol)
    Anticoagulant Rodenticides
    Bromethalin
    Chocolate
    Cleaning Products (Including Bleaches, Soaps, Shampoos)
    Ibuprofen
    Insecticides
    Paints
    Topical Flea Products
    Toxic Plants
    Venlafaxine (Effexor, Ny, Ny)
    Xylitol

    Formulary
    Appendices

    Biography

    Edited by
    Cathy Johnson-Delaney
    , Edmonds, Washington, USA

    This text is currently the most up-to-date book on ferret medicine and as such, would be an important addition to the library of veterinary practices seeing these lively, curious and fun-loving pets.

    Aidan Raftery, Veterinary Record 17 March 2018

     

    Any veterinarian or veterinary student who treats or intends to treat ferrets will benefit from owning Ferret Medicine and Surgery. With the help of such a diverse group of authors, this text will appeal to an international audience. Veterinarians new to ferret medicine will appreciate the "how-to" for clinical procedures and the "clinical signs/differential diagnoses" chart. More experienced ferret vets will appreciate the encyclopedic scope of this book and that references are exceptionally current.

    Dan H. Johnson, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine 27, 2018