Well-informed about iguanas, koi, and cockatoos. For many veterinarians, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish are literally "exotics," which were hardly considered during their training. However, even non-specialized small animal practitioners will increasingly need to engage with these animal groups in the future, as the number of their enthusiasts continues to rise. Special animals require special knowledge, as the list of possible diseases is long. After diagnosis, the treating veterinarian inevitably faces the following questions: What active ingredients are available, which are sensible and well-tolerated? What side effects can be expected? What contraindications exist? What form of application is appropriate? There is a significant knowledge gap here, which the specialized author team focused on birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish aims to fill.