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"This extensively updated third edition of the BSAVA Manual of Reptiles is a reflection of the increasing sophistication of reptile medicine and surgery, and an acknowledgement of the expanding range of reptile species kept as companion animals."-- Back cover.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Girling, Simon (Editor), Raiti, Paul (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Quedgeley [England] : British Small Animal Veterinary Association, [2019]
Edition:3rd edition.
Subjects:
Reptiles > Diseases > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Reptiles as pets > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Veterinary medicine > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Animal Diseases.
Reptiles.
Table of Contents:
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Reptile pet trade and welfare
  • Captive maintenance
  • Nutrition
  • Breeding and neonatal care
  • Clinical examination
  • Emergency care
  • Diagnostic sampling and laboratory tests
  • Non-invasive imaging
  • Diagnostic and surgical endoscopy
  • Therapeutics and medication
  • Anaesthesia and analgesia
  • Surgery: principles and techniques
  • Euthanasia and post-mortem examination
  • Dermatology
  • The reptile eye
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • Respiratory system
  • Cardiovascular and haemopoietic systems
  • Urogenital system
  • Neurology
  • Nutritional problems
  • Neoplasia
  • Parasitology
  • Infectious diseases
  • Crocodilians
  • Sea turtles
  • Appendix 1: Differential diagnoses for clinical signs in reptiles
  • Appendix 2: A formulary of drugs for reptiles
  • Appendix 3: Special considerations for venomous reptiles
  • Appendix 4: Common and scientific names
  • Appendix 5: CITES and UK legislation
  • Appendix 6: Conversion tables for units
  • Appendix 7: Reference values for haematology and biochemistry in common species