Behavior of Exotic Pets

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Behavior of Exotic Pets is the first book on the subject tobe written by behavioral experts, all with a wealth of practicalexperience. Divided into species-specific chapters, the bookexplains the normal behavior for each group of animals, includingreproduction, parenting, communication and social behavior. Thebook also addresses animals' environmental needs based ontheir behavior to enable owners to provide better husbandry andavoid potential problems. Descriptions of common behavioralproblems are included, with practical recommendations for theirtreatment or management. This text is essential for any veterinary professional who wouldlike to improve their knowledge of exotic animal behavior. It alsoserves as a valuable reference for animal behaviorists, exoticanimal veterinarians, veterinary students, and anyone caring forthese animals in captivity. Key features: * The first and only book on exotic pet behavior written bybehaviorists * Covers a wide range of exotic pet species * Discusses methods for treating and managing common behavioralproblems * Offers practical advice on topics such as housing and handlingof animals * Includes separate chapters on learning, welfare, and behavioralpharmacology

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Valarie V. Tynes

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"In this guide to the behavior of various exotic pets, specificchapters address a species or group of species in detail and thefinal chapters are a concise overview of learning theory,behavioral pharmacology, and exotic pet welfare. This is a greatreference for exotic animal practitioners wishing to learn moreabout the species-typical behaviors of their patients and methodsto prevent and treat common behavior problems.This is a valuableaddition to the library of any exotic animal veterinarian or anyindividual who is interested in the behavior of exotic pets. It isthe first book of its kind written by behavior experts withexperience treating exotic species." (Doody's BookReview, 2011) "For veterinary professionals, animal behaviorists, students,and those caring for animals in captivity, Tynes, an animalbehavior consultant who previously practiced small and exoticanimal medicine, compiles 20 chapters that discuss the behavior of17 species and groups of exotic pets, including snakes, parrots,lizards, ferrets, rabbits, rats, gerbils, chinchillas, prairiedogs, South American camelids, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders.Veterinary specialists from the US, Argentina, the UK, and Canadaaddress their normal behavior, including reproduction, parenting,diet, communication, and social behavior; environmental needs basedon their behavior; and common problems and recommendations formanagement." (SciTech Book News, December 2010)
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