Expert Guidance on Reptile and Amphibian Care: Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult

Stay up-to-date on the best practices for treating common diseases in reptiles and amphibians with Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Reptile and Amphibians. This comprehensive guide delivers authoritative information on the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases and disorders affecting chelonians, lizards, snakes, crocodilians, and amphibians.

A Comprehensive and Indispensable Resource for Veterinary Practitioners

Organized for quick and easy access to information, this book acts as an indispensable resource for veterinarians engaged in the care of reptiles and amphibians. With contributions from leading international voices in the field, it provides a perfect clinical manual for diagnosing and treating common diseases and disorders.

The book’s logical, stepwise layout ensures that diagnostic and treatment information is easily accessible, making it an ideal practical manual for veterinary practitioners, students, residents, and interns seeking authoritative information on reptile and amphibian care.

Coverage of Common Diseases and Disorders

The book covers a wide range of common diseases and disorders affecting reptiles and amphibians, including:

• Hypovitaminosis A, nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, cryptosporidiosis, abscesses, and fungal infections in lizards
• Dysecdysis, lower respiratory tract disease, inclusion body disease, stomatitis, and paramyxovirus in snakes
• West Nile virus, chlamydiosis, trauma, abscesses, and gout in crocodilians

Companion Website Resources

In addition to the comprehensive guide, a companion website provides users with:

• Printable history and physical exam forms
• Images illustrating venipuncture and intravenous catheterization techniques in various amphibian and reptile groups
• Images illustrating methods of sexing reptiles

Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
ISBN: 9781119233725, 9781119233855
Publication Date: September 21, 2021