Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary,

Edition 6

Editors: Edited by James W. Carpenter, MS, DVM, Dipl. ACZM and Craig A. Harms, DVM, PhD, DACZM, DECZM (ZHM)

Publication Date: 26 Sep 2022

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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine**

The only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Using clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages, this evidence-based text helps you find the information you need fast. In addition, there are numerous tables containing biologic, hematologic, and biochemical norms of common exotic pets. Species covered include birds, fish, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, rabbits, pocket pets, backyard poultry, and more. Edited by James Carpenter and Craig Harms, each a respected expert in exotic animal, wildlife, and zoo animal medicine, this handbook has been a go-to reference of practicing veterinarians for more than 30 years.

Key Features

More than 300 drug tables provide current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animals
All drug information is reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that this reference remains authoritative and current
Biologic and hematologic tables provide details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipunctures sites, and medical protocols for common conditions
Dosage recommendations from pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies are clearly indicated
29 internationally recognized experts contribute chapters in their areas of specialization
More than 3,100 references are cited and provide additional context for dosages

New Features

NEW! Updates of drug tables include new information on doses, interactions, indications, adverse reactions, and contraindications for use
NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
NEW! Additional appendices include new topics in exotic animal practice
NEW! Updated and expanded index makes it easier to find drug information

About the author

Edited by James W. Carpenter, MS, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, Professor Emeritus, Zoological Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, USA and Craig A. Harms, DVM, PhD, DACZM, DECZM (ZHM), College of Veterinary Medicine and Center for Marine Sciences and Technology, North Carolina State University, USA

ISBN: 9780323833929

Page Count: 848

Illustrations : 20 illustrations (20 in full color)

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Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary,

Editors: Edited by James W. Carpenter, MS, DVM, Dipl. ACZM and Craig A. Harms, DVM, PhD, DACZM, DECZM (ZHM)

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