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Veterinarians, technicians and wildlife caregivers are often called upon to have expertise in raising infant mammals. This book provides clear guidance to raising and caring for a wide variety of domestic, farm, wildlife, and zoo mammals from birth to weaning. Over thirty veterinary technicians, wildlife specialists, and veterinarians from around the world have contributed their expertise to this useful book that covers over 50 mammalian species. Some of the topics covered in each chapter of this book include:. * Assessment of the neonate. * Specialised equipment. * Expected weight gains. * Formula selection and preparation. * Weaning techniques. * Housing. * Common medical problems. Detailed chapters are devoted to the following animals:. * Domestic animals: puppies, kittens, ferrets, sugar gliders and rabbits. * Farm animals: foals, kids, llamas and piglets. * Wildlife: squirrels, opossums, raccoons, rabbits, deer, foxes, bears, bats, and hedgehogs. * Zoo animals: ungulates, non-domestic equids, exotic felids, polar bears, elephants, rhinoceroses, macropods, pinnipeds, large and small primates, lemurs and sloths. Dr Laurie Gage is well known for her work and expertise in the rearing of seals, sea lions and walruses and has experience in rearing many other mammalian species.

Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the world and the trend to keep them indoors will make the "house rabbit" the pet of the next century. Rabbit owners expect and deserve the same standard of veterinary care for their rabbits as they receive for their cats and dogs. Devoted entirely to the pet rabbit, this book is a practical and concise guide to health, husbandry and diseases. The book begins with an overview of rabbit husbandry. Nutritional requirements and clinical examination are covered in chapters 2 and 3. Subsequent chapters then take a body system approach to describing diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. There are separate chapters on behaviour, anaesthesia and surgery, and zoonotic aspects. This practical, quick-reference guide will appeal to veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary nurses and breeders alike.

Exotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry is a practical reference for assessing, handling, and treating small exotic animals in the veterinary clinic. Covering common species such as mice, hamsters, rabbits, and ferrets, the book focuses on nursing care, giving veterinary staff the information they need to work with these less-common patients. With information on basic anatomy, preventative care, and common diseases, Exotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of caring for small exotic mammals and communicating with owners.

Expert advise on pet care.Tips for being a responsible pet care owner and selecting your rabbit.Expert advise on pet care.PaperDimensions (L x W x H):5.87 x 0.25 x 8.25

Rabbits For Dummies is your hands-on guide to being a responsible rabbit Pet Parent.

Now updatedâ?“a highly informative guide to the joys of bunny ownership. This new edition of Rabbits For Dummies gives readers a well-informed look before hopping headlong into the wonderful world of raising rabbits. From choosing a rabbit and preparing its home to feeding, grooming, and training, this practical guide provides a wealth of hutch-tested tips. Packed with informative photographs and beautifully detailed illustrations, Rabbits For Dummies includes up-to-date veterinary information, explains rabbit body language, advises on treating common rabbit maladies, covers the latest on organic cuisine and homegrown feeding options, and suggests training tips for acclimating a new bunny into the household. Connie Isbell (Long Branch, NJ) is a former editor and writer at Audubon magazine and has edited numerous pet books. Audrey Pavia (Santa Ana, CA) is the author of many books on pets and animals, including the bestselling Horses For Dummies (978-0-7645-9797-8) and The Rabbit: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (978-0-87605-489-5).

The author of this book introduces prospective owners to the various breeds of dwarf rabbit with color photos and capsule profiles of each. She then shows and discusses different ways of caging and housing dwarf rabbits, advises on giving them proper food, instructs on keeping them healthy and well groomed, and encourages readers to enjoy their rabbits' company as household members.

Nothing beats the exceptional look and quality of our Rabbit Video. Among the finest made, you will be provided with great satisfaction and long lasting enjoyment. Why not pamper yourself or give a loved one a Rabbit gift to show them how much you care. The Rabbit Video will make the perfect gift for any Rabbit lover. Shop with confidence, because all products come with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Click over now to see the big selection of Rabbit gifts we offer.

This book offers numerous tips on how to ensure a pleasant home environment for your new pet and also covers care, housing, diet and health issues that may affect your rabbit.

From the Animal Planet® Pet Care Library Series... Rabbits, an often celebrated part of the animal kingdom, have been kept as pets for centuries. This book offers numerous tips on how to ensure a pleasant home environment for your new pet and also covers care, housing, diet, and health issues that may affect your rabbit. Rabbits, an often celebrated part of the animal kingdom, have been kept as pets for centuries. This book offers numerous tips on how to ensure a pleasant home environment for your new pet and also covers care, housing, diet, and health issues that may affect your rabbit.

Filled with accurate, up-to-date information, the Complete Care guides help new pet owners build lasting and loving relationships with their animal companions.

Owners of rabbits must first understand their pet's body language, then create an atmosphere of mutual trust. Rabbits can then be trained to live happily in a house or an apartment without getting into trouble. The author also suggests cage toys that will entertain both the pet and its owner. Tiitles in this series will be much appreciated by owners who don't know how to get started training caged pets, but want to learn. Correct training begins with having the right kind of housing and equipment, then getting all members of the family acquainted with the newly arrived animal. Training Your Pet books feature full-color photos on nearly every page, tips for hassle-free travel with a pet, advice on managing behavior problems, and a selection of games that owners can teach their pets to play.Table of Contents: THE PET RABBITWhere is the family Leporidae found? A food resourceControlling the rabbitRabbits and hares-similarities and differencesBreeding behaviorThe use of rabbits/hares through the yearsHow rabbits became petsCHOOSING YOUR RABBITEveryday needsWhy train your rabbit? Handling your rabbitWhere do you get a rabbit? What sex rabbit should you get? What kind of rabbit should you get? Adult sizeNew breedsRabbit typesCAGINGTraining your rabbit to use the litter boxIt's "Free Willy" Indoor and outdoor cagingMaintenance shortcutsDIETWhat about rabbit pellets? What to feedDiets and show rabbitsRabbit digestion-what really happensUNDERSTANDING AND TRAINING YOUR RABBITThe careful rabbitRabbit sounds and signsTraining your rabbit to get along with other rabbits and animalsTraining your rabbit to be a petEliminating bad behaviorsGROOMINGWhy groom your rabbit? Types of groomingGrooming toolsChecking for problemsNailsYOUR RABBIT'S HEALTHThe rabbit's exterior and interiorSurgical proceduresOther diseasesTHE BIG, WIDE RABBIT WORLDShowing and breeding your rabbitThe Commercial rabbitGLOSSARYUSEFUL ADDRESSES AND LITERATUREINDEXPaperback / 96 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 2002