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Reptile Medicine and Surgery by Douglas R. Mader (1995, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-100721652085
ISBN-139780721652085
eBay Product ID (ePID)558726
Product Key Features
Number of Pages536 Pages
Publication NameReptile Medicine and Surgery
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1995
SubjectVeterinary Medicine / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorDouglas R. Mader
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight67.7 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN95-009672
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal639.3/9
Table Of ContentSection 1. Introduction: Adding Reptile Patients to Your Practice. General Husbandry and Management. Reptile Zoonoses and Threats to Public Health. Reference Sources for Reptile Clinicians. Section 2. Biology: Snakes. Lizards. Turtles. Crocodilians. Section 3. Special Topics: Cardiology and Circulations. Dermatology. Microbiology. Neoplasia. Neurology. Nutrition. Ophthalmology. Parasitology. Perinatology of Pet Reptiles. Reproductive Biology. Viral Diseases. Section 4. Special Techniques and Procedures. Allometric Scaling: Extrapolating Treatment Regimens for Reptiles. Anesthesia. Clinical Pathology. Diagnostic Imaging. Diagnostic Techniques. Euthanasia and Necropsy. Fracture Management. Soft Tissue Surgery. Therapeutics. Section 5. Differential Diagnosis By Symptoms: Snakes. Lizards. Turtles. Crocodilians. Section 6. Specific Diseases and Conditions: Acariasis. Anorexia. Aural Abscesses. Bites from Prey. Cloacal Prolapse. Cryptosporidiosis. Diaorrhea. Digit Abnormalities. Dysecdysis. Dystocias. Gout. Hemoparasites. Hypo- And Hypervitaminosis A. Metabolic Bone Disease. Ophidean Paramyxovirus (OPMV). Paraphimosis. Pneumonia and Normal Respiratory Function. Postural Abnormalities. Seizures, Convulsions, Tremors. Shell Damage. Tail Damage. Thermal Burns. Upper Alimentary Tract Disease. Vomiting and Regurgitation. Section 7. Appendix: Sea Turtle Rehabilitation. Amphibian Husbandry and Medicine. Management of Large Reptile Collections. Evaluation of Artificial Lighting. Reptile and Amphibian Formulary. Hematologic and Blood Chemistry Values in Reptiles. Radiographic Anatomy.
SynopsisThe FIRST complete reference to the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management of the full range of reptilian and amphibian medical and surgical conditions. Noted specialists provide practice-proven guidance from basic anatomy to specific diseases - making this an ideal tool for practitioners who see only occasional reptilian and amphibian patients as well as those who specialize in the field. 30 recognized experts including Drs, Terry Campbell, Sam Silverman, Susan Donoghue, and Avery Bennett - contribute state-of-the-art insight into hematology, diagnostic imaging, nutrition, surgery and more. A logically organized format speeds access to information - simply look up the symptom, establish a differential, and choose the appropriate diagnostic test. Over 600 expertly reproduced illustrations highlight nuances in technique, technologies, and more... beautifully reproduced color fogures in the hematology secion expedite identification and differentiation among blood types. Numerous tables of prepared diets detail nutritional needs of all types of lizards, turtles, and snakes. A complete formulary for reptiles and amphibians offers need-to-know information about drugs and dosages for antibiotics, antiparasiticides, and more. Coverage of both amphibians and reptiles in a single source saves time by offering guidance on housing, feeding, husbandry, medical care, and more for both of these increasingly popular pets., Covers the clinical aspects of reptile medicine and surgery, and serves as a practical and comprehensive handbook. It is written by experts in the field, and contains case reports and client handouts. Topics addressed include: the economics of reptile care; the biology of serpentes squamata, chelonia, and crocodilians; special topics such as cardiology, reproduction, neurology, and ophthalmology; special techniques and procedures; differential diagnoses; and specific diseases and conditions such as bites, fractures, paramphimosis, and shell damage.
LC Classification NumberSF997.5.R4R46 1996
Illustrated byStein, Geoff
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- Jun 23, 2025
Seems like the books in good shape, only...
Seems like the books in good shape, only downside for me was I mostly keep snakes and that page was ripped.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
