Author: James Bernard MurphyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
A Review of the Diseases and Treatment of Captive Turtles
Author: James Bernard MurphyA Review of the Diseases and Treatments of Captive Turtles
Author: James Bernard MurphyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Captive reptiles
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles
Author: Stuart McArthurPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470698330
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is an innovative and exciting new reference book on the management of chelonians. Covering everything from species identification to virus isolation techniques, it is an indispensable source of information for veterinary practitioners treating sick or injured chelonians and all those involved in captive chelonian care, chelonian conservation medicine, and scientific research. Written by leading chelonian veterinarians from around the world, this definitive book includes: Detailed sections on anatomy, physiology, husbandry, nutrition, diagnosis, diseases, anaesthesia, surgery, therapeutics and conservation. Over 1000 full-colour photographs, which take the reader through disease recognition, practical nursing, captive husbandry and common surgical conditions. Down-to-earth clinical information presented in a user-friendly format. Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is both a step-by-step photographic guide and a detailed source of clinical and scientific data. As well as this, it contains fascinating material that has never been published before, ensuring that it will become the primary chelonian reference book.
A Brief Outline of Suggested Treatments for Diseases of Captive Reptiles
Author: James B. MurphyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reptile culture
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Study Guide
Author: Mark A. PokrasPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : First aid for animals
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
ILAR News
Author: Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society
Author: Maryland Herpetological SocietyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reptiles
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Essentials of Tortoise Medicine and Surgery
Author: John ChittyPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118583981
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Reach for this book whenever a sick or injured tortoise comes into the surgery. Essentials of Tortoise Medicine and Surgery is designed as a concise and practical quick reference for the busy practitioner seeing chelonians as part of their caseload. Covering everything from species identification to common basic surgery for tortoises and freshwater turtles, the emphasis is on the more common and likely diagnoses. The first section of the book gives an overview of the basics of tortoise and semi-aquatic/ aquatic freshwater turtle husbandry and keeping, as well as a guide to general investigation and diagnostic techniques open to clinicians. The second section provides a clinical guide based on clinical signs and differential diagnoses. Based upon the experience of authors who have been practicing with these species for several decades, this book is a useful guide to veterinarians, students, veterinary nurses and technicians new to working with these fascinating creatures. It will also serve as a useful aide memoire to more experienced clinicians.
Manual of Exotic Pet Practice
Author: Mark MitchellPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 1416001190
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
The only book of its kind with in-depth coverage of the most common exotic species presented in practice, this comprehensive guide prepares you to treat invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, marsupials, North American wildlife, and small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, and rodents. Organized by species, each chapter features vivid color images that demonstrate the unique anatomic, medical, and surgical features of each species. This essential reference also provides a comprehensive overview of biology, husbandry, preventive medicine, common disease presentations, zoonoses, and much more. Other key topics include common health and nutritional issues as well as restraint techniques, lab values, drug dosages, and special equipment needed to treat exotics. Brings cutting-edge information on all exotic species together in one convenient resource. Offers essential strategies for preparing your staff to properly handle and treat exotic patients. Features an entire chapter on equipping your practice to accommodate exotic species, including the necessary equipment for housing, diagnostics, pathology, surgery, and therapeutics. Provides life-saving information on CPR, drugs, and supportive care for exotic animals in distress. Discusses wildlife rehabilitation, with valuable information on laws and regulations, establishing licensure, orphan care, and emergency care. Includes an entire chapter devoted to the emergency management of North American wildlife. Offers expert guidance on treating exotics for practitioners who may not be experienced in exotic pet care.
Manual of Reptiles
Author: Peter H. BeynonPublisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description