In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. João Lemos Brandão and Peter M. DiGeronimo bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatrics. Each chapter in this issue covers the natural history of the species, clinically relevant development milestones of juvenile animals, husbandry (including housing, social grouping, and diet), common diseases of juvenile animals, and recommended preventative care (e.g., anti-parasitics, sterilization, vaccinations, etc.).
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Forthcoming Issues - p. xii 7. Preface - p. xiii 8. Ferret Pediatrics - p. 155 9. Rabbit Pediatrics - p. 171 10. Rodent Pediatrics - p. 193 11. African Pygmy Hedgehog Pediatrics - p. 221 12. Sugar Glider Pediatrics - p. 229 13. Macropod Pediatrics - p. 245 14. Psittacine Neonatology and Pediatrics - p. 263 15. Pediatric Medicine of Galliformes - p. 295 16. Neonatal Care of Anseriformes - p. 313 17. Columbiform Pediatrics - p. 341 18. Raptor Pediatrics - p. 359 19. Updates for Reptile Pediatric Medicine - p. 379 20. Wildlife Pediatrics - p. 411 21. Behavioral Development of Pediatric Exotic Pets and Practical Applications - p. 431 22. Nutritional Considerations for Juvenile Exotic Companion Animals - p. 449
In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. João Lemos Brandão and Peter M. DiGeronimo bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatrics. Each chapter in this issue covers the natural history of the species, clinically relevant development milestones of juvenile animals, husbandry (including housing, social grouping, and diet), common diseases of juvenile animals, and recommended preventative care (e.g., anti-parasitics, sterilization, vaccinations, etc.).
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Forthcoming Issues - p. xii 7. Preface - p. xiii 8. Ferret Pediatrics - p. 155 9. Rabbit Pediatrics - p. 171 10. Rodent Pediatrics - p. 193 11. African Pygmy Hedgehog Pediatrics - p. 221 12. Sugar Glider Pediatrics - p. 229 13. Macropod Pediatrics - p. 245 14. Psittacine Neonatology and Pediatrics - p. 263 15. Pediatric Medicine of Galliformes - p. 295 16. Neonatal Care of Anseriformes - p. 313 17. Columbiform Pediatrics - p. 341 18. Raptor Pediatrics - p. 359 19. Updates for Reptile Pediatric Medicine - p. 379 20. Wildlife Pediatrics - p. 411 21. Behavioral Development of Pediatric Exotic Pets and Practical Applications - p. 431 22. Nutritional Considerations for Juvenile Exotic Companion Animals - p. 449
