Mader's Reptile and Amphibian - Medicine and Surgery (Relié)

Learn to quickly and effectively diagnoseand treat reptiles and amphibians with this essential resourcel Known as "the bible" of reptile and amphibian veterinary medicine, this outstanding, evidence, based reference provides valuable insights into solving clinical dilemmas, formulating diagnoses, developing therapeutic and surgical plans, and verifying drug dosages. Outstanding features include : highly knowledgeable, wellrespected, recognized specialists who add a global view of the subject matter ; details on creating, building, and maintaining a herpetological veterinary practice.
Coverage of the extensive biology of a wide variety of species, including snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, tuatara, and amphibians, to provide understanding of the unique anatomy and physiology of these species, a vital prerequisite of medicine and surgery ; spellings of all North American reptiles and amphibians as approved by The Committee of Standard English and Scientific Names to ensure 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 ; a dedicated section on infections diseases (virology, bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology) and laboratory diagnostics ; detailed, step-by-step techniques and procedures, including catheters, feeding tubes, and modern recommendations on hospitalization and euthanasia.