Known as "the bible" of herpetological medicine and surgery, Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Edition edited by Stephen Divers and Scott Stahl provides a complete veterinary reference for reptiles and amphibians, including specific sections on practice management and development; taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, stress and welfare; captive husbandry and management including nutrition, heating and lighting; infectious diseases and laboratory sciences; clinical techniques and procedures; sedation, anesthesia and analgesia; diagnostic imaging; endoscopy; medicine; surgery; therapy; differential diagnoses by clinical signs; specific disease/condition summaries; population health and public health; and legal topics. Well-organized and concise, this new edition covers just about everything related to reptiles and amphibians by utilizing an international array of contributing authors that were selected based on their recognized specialization and expertise, bringing a truly global perspective to this essential text!
This outstanding clinical reference provides valuable insights into solving clinical dilemmas, formulating diagnoses, developing therapeutic plans, and verifying drug dosages for both reptiles and amphibians.
Given the powerful sharp beak, these can cause considerable damage to the handler or to other animals, especially in the larger species. Terrestrial tortoises may also bite, though this is normally only when a finger is placed on or ...
With details on therapeutic regimens, this text also features coverage of infectious diseases, anesthesia, surgery, and advances in biology and conservation.
Jacobson ER, Popp JA, Shields RP, Gaskin JM. Poxlike skin lesions in captive caimans. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1979;175:937–940. Lackovich JK, Brown DR, Homer BL, Garber RL, Mader DR, Moretti RH, Patterson AD, Herbst LH, Oros J, Jacobson ER, ...
Based on the expertise of 36 scientists and clinical veterinarians, this volume covers biology, husbandry, veterinary medicine and surgery of the elephant as known today.
Building on the knowledge gained in Terry Campbell's Avian & Exotic Animal Hematology & Cytology, the clinical case presentation of this book applies this knowledge, putting theory into practice.
Fully illustrated, this volume contains 243 color pictures, 317 black and white figures, and 54 tables that enhance the usefulness of the text and will be of interest to zoos and aquariums with amphibian displays as well as to libraries.
Priachard RW, Clarkson TB, Goodman HO. Myocardial infarcts in pigeons. Am J Pathol. 1963;43:651-659. Clarkson TB, King JS, Lofland HB, et al. Pathologic characteristics and composition of diet-aggravated atherosclerotic plaques during ...
Whatever your field of specialism, this is the only eye surgery book you are ever likely to need.
All drug dosages have been re-checked to ensure accuracy. Twelve excellent contributing authors have joined this edition.