Behavior of Exotic Pets
1. Auflage August 2010
256 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Kurzbeschreibung
Behavior of Exotic Pets is the first book on the subject to be written by behavioral experts. The book is divided into chapters devoted to particular species or groups of species commonly kept as exotic pets. The animals' normal behavior is explained, and descriptions of common behavioral problems are included along with recommendations for their treatment or management. Separate chapters on learning, welfare and behavioral pharmacology are also included, all with practical applications for those treating or caring for exotic pets. Useful for veterinary behaviorists, veterinary professionals and students.
Behavior of Exotic Pets is the first book on the subject to be written by behavioral experts, all with a wealth of practical experience. The book is divided into chapters devoted to particular species or groups of species commonly kept as exotic pets. The normal behavior for each group of animals is explained, including reproduction, parenting, communication and social behavior. The animals' environmental needs based on their behavior are covered to enable owners to provide better husbandry and avoid potential behavioral problems. Descriptions of common behavioral problems are included, with practical recommendations for their treatment or management.
This text is essential for any veterinary professional who would like to improve their knowledge of exotic animal behavior in order to provide enhanced treatment of their clients' pets. It also serves as a valuable reference for animal behaviorists, veterinary students and anyone caring for these animals in captivity.
Key features:
* Covers the full range of exotic pets, including some that aren't covered in any other texts, highlighting what is unique to each individual species.
* Practical consideration is given to issues like housing and handling of animals.
* Separate chapters on learning, welfare and behavioral pharmacology are also included, all with practical applications for those treating or caring for exotic pets.
Foreword.
Acknowledgments.
Dedication.
Chapter 1 Psittacines (Lynn M. Seibert and Wailani Sung).
Chapter 2 Passerines (Wailani Sung).
Chapter 3 Snakes (Heather Mohan-Gibbons and Paul Raiti).
Chapter 4 Turtles, tortoises, and terrapins (Heather Mohan-Gibbons and Terry Norton).
Chapter 5 Lizards (Paul M. Gibbons and Heather Mohan-Gibbons).
Chapter 6 Ferrets (Megan J. Bulloch and Valarie V. Tynes).
Chapter 7 Rabbits (Sharon L. Crowell-Davis).
Chapter 8 Guinea pigs (YeunShin Lee).
Chapter 9 The mouse (Naomi Latham).
Chapter 10 Rats (Anne Fullerton Hanson and Manuel Berdoy).
Chapter 11 Gerbils (A. Dawn Faircloth Parker and Valarie V. Tynes).
Chapter 12 Hamsters (Julia Albright and Ricardo de Matos).
Chapter 13 Chinchillas (Jennifer L. Sobie).
Chapter 14 Prairie dogs (Debra M. Shier).
Chapter 15 South American camelids (Marcelo Alfredo Aba, Carolina Bianchi, and Verónica Cavilla).
Chapter 16 Hedgehogs (Valarie V. Tynes).
Chapter 17 Sugar gliders (Jennifer L. Sobie).
Chapter 18 From parrots to pigs to pythons: Universal principles and procedures of learning (Susan G. Friedman and Lore I. Haug).
Chapter 19 Behavioral pharmacology in exotic pets (Lynne M. Seibert).
Chapter 20 Welfare of exotic animals in captivity (Paul E. Honess and Sarah E. Wolfensohn).
Index.
"For veterinary professionals, animal behaviorists, students, and those caring for animals in captivity, Tynes, an animal behavior consultant who previously practiced small and exotic animal medicine, compiles 20 chapters that discuss the behavior of 17 species and groups of exotic pets, including snakes, parrots, lizards, ferrets, rabbits, rats, gerbils, chinchillas, prairie dogs, South American camelids, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders. Veterinary specialists from the US, Argentina, the UK, and Canada address their normal behavior, including reproduction, parenting, diet, communication, and social behavior; environmental needs based on their behavior; and common problems and recommendations for management." (SciTech Book News, December 2010)
