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Current Therapy in Reptile Medicine and Surgery

Book2014

Authors:

Douglas R. Mader and Stephen J. Divers

Current Therapy in Reptile Medicine and Surgery

Book2014

 

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Douglas R. Mader and Stephen J. Divers

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Current Therapy in Reptile Medicine and Surgery is a valuable reference that emphasizes topics of real clinical relevance in reptile and amphibian medicine. With details on therape ... read full description

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    Appendix1 - Developing Your Reptile Medicine IQ: Learning How to Get the Most from and Contribute to the Herpetological Literature

    Pages 359-367

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    Appendix 2 - Reptile Viruses

    Pages 368-381

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    Appendix 3 - Reptile Formulary and Laboratory Normals

    Pages 382-410

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    Appendix 4 - Abridged Formulary for Amphibians

    Pages 411-416

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    Appendix 5 - Weights and Measures Conversions

    Page 417

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    Appendix 6 - Celsius Versus Fahrenheit Conversions

    Page 418

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    Appendix 7 - U.S./IU (Blood Values) Conversion

    Page 419

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    Appendix 8 - Pharmacology Abbreviations

    Page 420

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    Appendix 9 - Reptile and Amphibian History Form

    Pages 421-424

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    Glossary

    Pages 425-432

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    Index

    Pages 433-462

About the book

Description

Current Therapy in Reptile Medicine and Surgery is a valuable reference that emphasizes topics of real clinical relevance in reptile and amphibian medicine. With details on therapeutic regimens, this text also features coverage of infectious diseases, anesthesia, surgery, and advances in biology and conservation. Colorful illustrations showcase exotic animals, and numerous tables and figures provide quick access to essential information.

"This is a great book for anyone interested in herptile medicine and surgery, worth every penny and I am sure will go on to become a regular series." Reviewed by: Jonathan Cracknell. Date: 25/07/2014

Current Therapy in Reptile Medicine and Surgery is a valuable reference that emphasizes topics of real clinical relevance in reptile and amphibian medicine. With details on therapeutic regimens, this text also features coverage of infectious diseases, anesthesia, surgery, and advances in biology and conservation. Colorful illustrations showcase exotic animals, and numerous tables and figures provide quick access to essential information.

"This is a great book for anyone interested in herptile medicine and surgery, worth every penny and I am sure will go on to become a regular series." Reviewed by: Jonathan Cracknell. Date: 25/07/2014

Key Features

  • Selected topics of real clinical significance from the latest veterinary scientific literature explore today’s reptile and amphibian practice.
  • A discussion of the most current theory and practical applications of diagnostic endoscopy in reptiles provides insight into minimally-invasive endoscopic procedures, including biopsy techniques.
  • Expert contributors combine forces to bring you the most cutting-edge information available, offering authoritative and sometimes controversial opinions in particular areas.
  • Expert contributors offer the most current thoughts on diagnosing new and emerging diseases, including a thorough review of molecular diagnostics.
  • The latest therapeutics are discussed, and the most up-to-date formulary and library of normal clinical pathology values is provided.
  • The most current and comprehensive discussion of amphibian medicine in print in the last decade!
  • Selected topics of real clinical significance from the latest veterinary scientific literature explore today’s reptile and amphibian practice.
  • A discussion of the most current theory and practical applications of diagnostic endoscopy in reptiles provides insight into minimally-invasive endoscopic procedures, including biopsy techniques.
  • Expert contributors combine forces to bring you the most cutting-edge information available, offering authoritative and sometimes controversial opinions in particular areas.
  • Expert contributors offer the most current thoughts on diagnosing new and emerging diseases, including a thorough review of molecular diagnostics.
  • The latest therapeutics are discussed, and the most up-to-date formulary and library of normal clinical pathology values is provided.
  • The most current and comprehensive discussion of amphibian medicine in print in the last decade!

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ISBN

978-1-4557-0893-2

Language

English

Published

2014

Copyright

Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Imprint

Saunders

Authors

Douglas R. Mader

Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine, Marathon Veterinary Hospital, Sea Turtle Hospital, Marathon, Florida, USA

Courtesy Assistant Professor, Aquatic Animal Health, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA

Stephen J. Divers

Professor of Zoological Medicine, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA