HANDBOOK OF ZOO AND EXOTIC ANIMAL MEDICINE: A Clinical Guide for Veterinary Professionals Paperback – January 27, 2026

Veterinary care in zoos and exotic animal settings comes with a unique kind of pressure. Every decision matters. Species respond differently, handling is limited, and clinical signs are often subtle. It's easy to worry about missing something important, choosing the wrong approach, or not having a clear plan when faced with an unfamiliar case.The challenges are real: stabilizing trauma in a species you rarely see, planning anesthesia with limited reference data, managing chronic disease in aging animals, balancing treatment with welfare, and making ethical end-of-life decisions. Add in population health, preventive programs, and the realities of working within a zoo environment, and the job quickly becomes as complex as it is rewarding.Handbook of Zoo and Exotic Animal Medicine: A Clinical Guide for Veterinary Professionals was written to support you in those moments. Inside, you'll find practical guidance on preventive medicine, anesthesia, surgery, wound and fracture care, rehabilitation, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and welfare-focused decision making. The emphasis is on clear clinical reasoning and adaptable principles that help you think through cases confidently, even when species-specific information is limited.This book doesn't just focus on treating disease. It helps you connect individual care with population health, environmental management, and long-term welfare. Structured, experience-driven, and designed for real-world use, it serves as a dependable reference for zoo veterinarians, exotic animal practitioners, students, technicians, and animal care professionals.If you're committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate, and high-quality care to non-domestic species, this handbook belongs on your shelf and in your daily practice. Read more