BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd Edition – Nigel Harcourt-Brown, John Chitty

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The role of clinical pathology is demonstrated, including colour images of haematology and cytology, and a step-by-step post-mortem examination procedure is presented. Diagnostic imaging encompasses radiography, ultrasonography and endoscopy, with views o both normal abd abnormal presentations. Surgical principles plus procedures for both soft and hard tissues are then described.

Subsequent chapters cover systemic illnesses and disease by individua organ system. These are designed to be read in their entirety or to be referred to as needed.

For general practitioners the most commonly seen psittacine patients are small parrots, Cockateils and Budgerigars. A chapter is therefore devoted to dealing with common problems in these small patients. This practical approach to the sick bird is extended in an appendix of diagnostic algorithms for common presentations such as 'fluffing up', fitting and feather damage.

The editors both developed their interests in avian medicine from general practice and this has resulted in a practical, easy-to-use and relevant guide to psittacine medicine.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nigel Harcourt-Brown and John Chitty are the authors of BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

REVIEWS

"The Manual is extremely well produced, provides readable access to valuable information on a large group of distinctive birds and, apart from being a must for every small animal veterianry practice, it would make an important addition to the shelves of any serious parrot-keeper or rescue group."
Ibis, 2006

 FEATURES

• Identification and husbandry of commonly kept species
• Basic clinical techniques
• Clinical syndromes
• Surgery
• Legislation
• International authors

SERIES

BSAVA British Small Animal Veterinary Association