Ferret Husbandry, Medicine and Surgery »

Lewington, John H., BVetMed, MRCVS

* Contributions from ferret experts around the world provide the most up-to-date information on this increasingly popular animal
• Discusses differences in clinical practice throughout the world and provides practical tips and clinical scenarios for effective practice
• An essential text for the small animal practitioner and ferret enthusiast alike

Kent Davis

As the title suggests, this is a general text on ferret husbandry, medicine, and surgery. It has one author, two contributors, three parts, and sixteen chapters. There are 289 pages. The purpose is to give general information on a broad spectrum of conditions relating to the domestic ferret. I feel the book has accomplished this goal. The intended audience is veterinary practitioners. The author is very knowledgeable and has achieved his intended goal of presenting various conditions in the ferret in an easy-to-read format. This general book presents a broad-spectrum of conditions relating to the domestic ferret. Color plates, diagrams, and illustrations are used to convey information. It is laid out in as easy to understand text without lengthy, useless information. The quality of this book is good and the color plates are especially useful. The table of contents is easy to use and directs readers to the appropriate subject. References are available for further, in-depth information. The general husbandry section is especially useful for new ferret owners.

PART 1: HUSBANDRY: Classification, history and current status of ferrets; External features and anatomy profile; Accommodation; Nutrition; Reproduction; Handling and medication; PART 2: MEDICINE: Viral, bacterial and mycotic diseases; Parasitic diseases of ferrets; Diseases of internal organs; Diseases of the ferret ear, eye and nose; General neoplasia; Endocrine diseases; PART 3: SURGERY: Anaesthesia and radiology; General surgery; Ferret vasectomy and orthopaedic surgery; Ferret emergency techniques