OPHTHALMOLOGY OF EXOTIC PETS

Sample Chapter (pdf)
Sample Chapter (pdf)
Sample Chapter (pdf)

Description

This quick reference handbook covers the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease in a range of exotic companion animal species, including rabbits, rodents, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish. It clarifies when extrapolation from cat or dog eyes is appropriate, or when new information is needed to ensure that diagnoses and treatments are appropriate for the particular species. Writing in an accessible and down to earth style, the author brings a wealth of personal experience to this specialised subject area. The book contains many ophthalmic photographs of both anatomy in normal eyes and pathology in abnormal cases. It also includes a separate chapter on the common ophthalmic features of exotic pets, discussing what can be learnt from cross-species comparison and another chapter giving a brief history of comparative ophthalmology.

Ophthalmology of Exotic Pets is an invaluable aid for veterinary practitioners and students with an interest in exotic pet species, as well as for veterinary ophthalmologists.

Key Features

• Covers lagomorphs, rodents, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish
• Offers clear guidance for species-specific treatment
• Facilitates extrapolations from the cat or dog to the exotic eye
• Written in a concise quick reference format
• Highly illustrated with colour photographs

Table of Contents

• Foreword
• Acknowledgements
• Dedication
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Reference
• Chapter 2 A brief history of comparative ophthalmology
• References
• Chapter 3 Common features of exotic animal ophthalmology
• Ocular examination
• Ancillary tests
• Ocular pharmacology
• References
• Chapter 4 The rabbit eye
• Introduction
• Anatomy and physiology of the rabbit eye
• What do rabbits see?
• Adnexal disease
• Diseases of the orbit
• Diseases of the cornea
• Diseases of the lens
• Diseases of the iris
• Glaucoma
• Retinal disease
• References
• Chapter 5 The guinea pig eye
• Anatomy and physiology of the guinea pig eye
• What do guinea pigs see?
• Diseases of the guinea pig eye
• References
• Chapter 6 The ferret eye
• Anatomy and physiology of the ferret eye
• What do ferrets see?
• Diseases of the ferret eye
• References
• Chapter 7 The rat and mouse eye
• Anatomy of the eye
• A note on ophthalmoscopy
• What do rats and mice see?
• Ophthalmic disease in rats and mice
• References
• Chapter 8 The eye of other mammalian exotic pet species
• Introduction
• Hamsters
• Gerbils
• Chinchillas
• Degus
• Hedgehogs
• Primates
• References
• Chapter 9 The avian eye
• Introduction
• Anatomy and physiology of the avian eye
• What do birds see?
• Evaluating the avian eye
• Orbital disease
• Lid and adnexal disease
• Corneal disease
• Uveal disease
• Lens disease
• Retinal disease
• Horner’s syndrome
• Enucleation
• References
• Chapter 10 The reptile eye
• Introduction
• Anatomy and physiology of the reptilian eye
• Biology of the reptilian spectacle
• What do reptiles see?
• Diseases of the reptile eye
• References
• Chapter 11 The amphibian eye
• Anatomy and physiology of the amphibian eye
• What do amphibians see?
• Diseases of the amphibian eye
• Enucleation
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 12 The fish eye
• Introduction
• Anatomy and physiology of the fish eye
• What do fish see?
• Diseases of the aquarium fish eye
• References
• Conclusions

Author Information

David Williams is Associate Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthalmology in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow, Director of Studies and College Lecturer in veterinary medicine and pathology at St John's College, Cambridge.