Exotic Vetting

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Extraordinary Stories of Treating Amazing Animals

By Romain Pizzi

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Exotic Vetting by Romain Pizzi provides an enthralling glimpse into the world of veterinary care for exotic animals. The book explores the unique challenges and rewarding experiences faced by the author, who is a renowned wildlife vet. Through a series of captivating stories, Pizzi shares insights into the fascinating work of treating creatures from all over the world, highlighting both the scientific and personal aspects of his extraordinary profession.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the captivating world of wildlife medicine and the unique challenges vets face when working with exotic animals. The author's firsthand experiences offer fascinating insights and anecdotes that seamlessly blend science and adventure, making it a compelling read for animal enthusiasts and those curious about the natural world.

Anaesthetising a fish, x-raying a frog and hospitalising a walrus are all in a day’s work for the world’s wildest veterinarian.

True Stories from the World’s Wildest Veterinarian

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Anaesthetising a fish, x-raying a frog, and hospitalising a walrus are all in a day’s work for the world’s wildest veterinarian.

Travelling from the rainforests of Sierra Leone to the jungles of Borneo, Romain Pizzi has caught, anaesthetised, diagnosed, operated on, medicated, and then released some of the world's most endangered wild animals.

From disease testing Polynesian snails to keyhole surgery in Sumatran orangutans; from endoscopy in sharks to ultrasound on a chimpanzee. Sometimes this is high-tech work, such as the first robotic surgery in a tiger or giant panda cloning attempts. Sometimes the situations are more primitive, from anaesthetising a bear with a bicycle pump, old plumbing tubes, and a plank, to operating on a vulture using an old metal spoon.

In Exotic Vetting, Romain recalls his many interesting patients, while taking readers on a tour of the challenges of treating the world’s amazing spectrum of wild animal species.

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Exotic Vetting by Romain Pizzi is celebrated as a fascinating and thought-provoking read, praised for its engaging and inventive storytelling. The author, known for pioneering keyhole surgery in animals and for his versatility and innovation, is highlighted as a unique figure in the veterinary world. Reviews commend Pizzi for his exceptional talent and ability to handle challenging cases involving a diverse range of wildlife, underscoring his exceptional skills and reputation in the field.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008356781

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Dr Romain Pizzi BVSc MSc Phd DZooMed DipECZM MACVS(Surg) FRES FRGS FRSB FRCVS, is a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Recognised Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine, and the world's leading expert in wildlife surgery. He has travelled the globe pioneering many world-first operations in endangered wild animals. Pizzi was born and grew up in South Africa, where he qualified as a veterinary surgeon. He is an honorary professor at the University of Nottingham in zoo and wildlife medicine, and has taught and mentored wildlife veterinarians from around the globe. He has worked with conservation charities, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centres, and zoos across the world. His work has featured on numerous TV documentaries on the BBC, Animal Planet, National Geographic, CNN and other international media. He lives in Scotland, 10 minutes walk from the ruins of Rosslyn castle, with his vet cardiologist wife and their two young children.

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