Reptile Medicine and Surgery

Reptile Medicine and Surgery by Mader MS DVM, Douglas R.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780721652085.

The 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.