• A concise and practical quick reference guide to treating reptiles in first opinion veterinary practice

    Reptile Medicine and Surgery in Clinical Practice is the ideal guide for the busy veterinarian treating reptile cases. Designed as a quick reference guide, but with comprehensive coverage of all the topics needed for first opinion practice, the book presents the principles of reptile medicine and surgery.

    Richly illustrated chapters cover anatomy, physiology, behaviour, husbandry, reproduction, common diseases and disorders, and much more. Application in a clinical setting is emphasized throughout, including guidance on the physical examination, diagnostic testing and imaging, treatment options, and anaesthetic and surgical techniques.

    • Practical quick-reference guide—ideal for the busy, first-opinion veterinary practitioner
    • Richly illustrated in full colour throughout
    • Edited by a team of highly experienced exotic animal veterinarians
    • Useful reference for those studying for postgraduate certificates in exotic animal medicine

    With contributions from experts around the globe, Reptile Medicine and Surgery in Clinical Practice is a valuable reference offering a balanced international view of herpetological medicine.

  • List of Contributors xi

    Preface xv

    1 Taxonomy and Introduction to Common Species 1
    Bob Doneley

    2 Anatomy and Physiology of Reptiles 15
    Bairbre O’Malley

    3 Behaviour in the Wild and in Captivity 33
    Robert Johnson

    4 Husbandry and Nutrition 45
    Michelle Kischinovsky, Aidan Raftery and Shivananden Sawmy

    5 Enclosure Design 61
    Michael McFadden, Deborah Monks, Bob Doneley and Robert Johnson

    6 Lighting 75
    Frances M. Baines

    7 Reproduction 91
    Timothy J. Portas

    8 Reptile Paediatrics 105
    Deborah Monks and Bob Doneley

    9 Setting Up and Equipping a Reptile Practice 115
    Bob Doneley, Shane Simpson, Angela M. Lennox and John Chitty

    10 The Reptile Consultation 125
    Bob Doneley and Brendan Carmel

    11 Diagnostic Testing 135
    Rachel E. Marschang, Frank Pasmans, Tim Hyndman, Mark Mitchell and An Martel

    12 Diagnostic Imaging 145
    Zden¨§k Knotek, Shane Simpson and Paolo Martelli

    13 Clinical Techniques and Supportive Care 159
    Kimberly Vinette Herrin

    14 Reptile Pharmacology 175
    Tim Hyndman

    15 Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases 185
    Brendan Carmel and Robert Johnson

    16 Infectious Diseases and Immunology 197
    Tim Hyndman and Rachel E. Marschang

    17 Differential Diagnoses: A Problem©\Based Approach 217
    Helen McCracken, Brendan Carmel, John Chitty, Bob Doneley, Robert Johnson, Angela M. Lennox, Deborah Monks and Annabelle Olsson

    18 Disorders of the Integument 255
    Linda Vogelnest

    19 Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System 273
    Robert Johnson and Bob Doneley

    20 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 287
    Tegan Stephens and Alex Rosenwax

    21 Diseases of the Respiratory System 299
    Melinda L. Cowan

    22 Disorders of the Reproductive System 307
    Timothy J. Portas

    23 Diseases of the Urinary Tract 323
    Peter Holz

    24 Diseases of the Nervous System 331
    Hamish Baron and David N. Phalen

    25 Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System 345
    Adolf K. Maas

    26 Diseases of the Organs of Special Senses 357
    Alex Rosenwax and Tegan Stephens

    27 Analgesia and Anaesthesia 369
    Annabelle Olsson and Mark Simpson

    28 Surgery 383
    Zden¨§k Knotek and Stacey Leonatti Wilkinson

    29 Turtle Shell Repair 397
    Jane Roffey and Sasha Miles

    30 Necropsy 409
    Catherine M. Shilton

    31 Reptile Parasitology in Health and Disease 425
    Jan Šlapeta, David Modrý, Robert Johnson

    32 Nursing the Reptile Patient 441
    Gary Fitzgerald and Emma Whitlock

    33 Euthanasia 449
    Tim Hyndman

    Appendix 1: Formulary 453

    Appendix 2: Reference Intervals for Commonly Kept Reptile Species 473

    Index 481

  • Bob Doneley is an Associate Professor and Head of the Avian and Exotic Pet Service at the School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Australia.

    Deborah Monks is the principal of the Brisbane Bird and Exotics Veterinary Service, Australia.

    Robert Johnson is the principal of the South Penrith Veterinary Clinic, Australia.

    Brendan Carmel is the principal of the Warranwood Veterinary Centre, Australia.

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