BSAVA Manual of Reptiles, 3rd edition (BSAVA British Small Animal Veterinary Association)

Fully updated and expanded to keep pace with the developments in this area of small animal practice, this new edition covers all aspects of treating reptile patients, including diagnosis, surgical techniques and euthanasia. New content includes a consideration of welfare in the reptile pet trade, and chapters on crocodilians and sea turtles. Part one covers the husbandry aspects of reptile care, including captive maintenance and nutrition, plus a new chapter dedicated to anatomy and physiology. Part two contains all the details necessary to carry out successful clinical examination, anaesthesia, surgery (including endoscopy), treatment (including emergency and critical care), non-invasive imaging, laboratory testing and post-mortem examinations, as well as humane euthanasia. Part three addresses disease by organ system, covering parasitology and infectious disease. Cover Prelims Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Appendix 7 Index Fully Updated And Expanded To Keep Pace With The Developments In This Area Of Small Animal Practice, This New Edition Covers All Aspects Of Treating Reptile Patients, Including Diagnosis, Surgical Techniques And Euthanasia. Chapter Dedicated To Anatomy And Physiology A Consideration Of The Reptile Pet Trade Revised And Expanded Appendices New Chapters On Crocodilians And Sea Turtles