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! Highly
knowledgeable, well respected, recognized specialists add a global
view of the subject matter. Details on creating, building and
maintaining your herpetological veterinary practice The extensive
biology of a wide variety of species is covered, including snakes,
lizards, turtles, crocodiles, tuatara and amphibians provides
understanding of the unique anatomy and physiology of these
species, which is vital prerequisite of medicine and surgery.
Spellings of all North American reptiles and amphibians approved by
The Committee of Standard English and Scientific Names ensures
students have the most up-to-date naming conventions for these
exotic species. Thorough coverage of taxa-specific husbandry and
management practices, as well as current nutritional
recommendations, advances in lighting, welfare, and behavioral
training. Dedicated section on infectious diseases (virology,
bacteriology, mycology, parasitology) and laboratory diagnostics
Detailed, step-by-step techniques and procedures including
catheters and feeding tubes, and modern recommendation on
hospitalization and euthanasia. Completely revised chapters on
sedation, general anesthesia, analgesia, local anesthesia and
amphibian anesthesia Completely revised chapters on radiography,
ultrasonography, CT, MRI, scintigraphy, diagnostic endoscopy and
endosurgery Greatly expanded medicine section details all major
areas including urology, hepatology, cardiology, dermatology,
ophthalmology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, neurology, oncology,
endocrinology, theriogenology, musculoskeletal,
vascular/hematopoietic/immunology, behavioral medicine, nutritional
diseases, perinatology, geriatrics, emergency and critical care,
toxicology and amphibian medicine. Completely revised and expanded
surgery section includes the eye, ear, rhinarium, oral cavity,
integument, coeliotomy and internal viscera, cloaca, amphibian soft
tissue surgery, orthopedics and amputation. Expanded and updated
therapy section on antimicrobials, anti-virals, anti-parasiticides,
anti-inflammatories, including new chapters on psychopharmacology,
oncologic therapies, photobiomodulation, wound management, and
rehabilitation. A revised list of common conditions and diseases
allows busy practitioners to review the most common, clinically
significant, hot topics quickly and clearly. Expanded section on
population health includes new chapters on commercial reptile
farming, large collection management, breeders/wholesalers &
retail, laboratory management, conservation issues and ecosystem
health. Updated international, European and US legislation with new
chapters on forensics and jurisprudence, expert testimony and court
appearances.
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