This outstanding clinical reference provides valuable insights into solving a clinical dilemma, formulating a diagnosis, developing a therapeutic plan, and verifying a drug dose. This book offers the most thorough information and knowledge in the increasingly popular area of keeping reptiles as pets. The information is outlined in an easy-to-use format for quick access that is essential for emergency and clinical situations. Discusses veterinary medicine and surgery for both reptilians and amphibians Features complete biology of snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians The only resource to offer comprehensive coverage of cardiology, dermatology, nutrition, ophthalmology, reproductive biology, and viral disease Provides step-by-step guidelines for performing special techniques and procedures such as anesthesia, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, euthanasia and necropsy, fracture management, soft tissue surgery, and therapeutics Features differential diagnosis by symptoms Covers specific diseases and conditions such as anorexia, aural abscesses, and digit abnormalities Contains 60 full-color illustrations that highlight key concepts in the hematology section 32 expert authors contribute crucial information to the study of reptiles and offer different and sometimes conflicting opinions in particular areas of study The expansive appendix includes a reptile and amphibian formulary New chapters covering cardiopulmonary topics, renal physiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy Many new contributors have added their expertise in reptile medicine and surgery
- ISBN: 9780721693279
- Editorial: SAUNDERS, W.B
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 1264
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2006
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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