Marcy J Souza
Marcy J Souza
Zoonoses are estimated to make up to 75% of today's emerging infectious diseases. Many of these diseases are carried and transmitted by exotic pets and wildlife. Exotic animal practitioners must be aware of these risks not only to protect t...
Catherine A Hadfield,Brent R Whitaker,Leigh Ann Clayton
Catherine A Hadfield
Most fish emergencies are the result of inappropriate environmental conditions and primary or secondary infectious disease or trauma. The immediate response should be to increase aeration, provide suitable water, and decrease stressors. A t...
Daniel Dombrowski,Ryan De Voe
Daniel Dombrowski
Invertebrate species are commonly kept as pets as well as display and research animals. Clinicians interested in zoologic medicine should be prepared to provide veterinary care for these interesting creatures. This article provides an overv...
Amphibian emergency medicine [0.03%]
两栖动物急诊医学
Leigh Ann Clayton,Stacey R Gore
Leigh Ann Clayton
General concepts of amphibian emergency medicine are presented, including a review of patient selection, appropriate history, and helpful equipment. Physical examination procedures, general treatment, and diagnostic techniques are discussed...
David Martinez-Jimenez,Stephen J Hernandez-Divers
David Martinez-Jimenez
Most reptile emergencies are the result of improper husbandry and nutrition. Reptiles are good at masking disease, and owners, failing to recognize early signs of illness, only seek veterinary assistance when issues are advanced and near te...
Emergency and critical care procedures in sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps), African hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris), and prairie dogs (Cynomys spp) [0.03%]
关于糖袋鼠(Petaurus breviceps)、非洲食虫目动物(Atelerix albiventris)和草原犬鼠(Cynomysspp)的急诊及重症监护处理方法
Angela M Lennox
Angela M Lennox
Less common exotic pet mammals are gaining in popularity. The Australian Sugar Glider, African Hedgehog, and prairie dog are seen regularly in exotic animal practices. They are subject to the same types of medical emergencies as more tradit...
Michelle G Hawkins,Jennifer E Graham
Michelle G Hawkins
Rodents may be presented on an emergency basis with various conditions causing debilitation and disease. Common causes of emergent presentations include trauma, respiratory disease, dental disease, gastrointestinal disease, reproductive dis...
Christal Pollock
Christal Pollock
Common emergency conditions seen in the ferret include insulinoma, cardiomyopathy, and urethral obstruction. When developing a diagnostic and therapeutic plan, the ferret veterinarian must seek a balance between species-specific information...
Critical care of the rabbit [0.03%]
兔子的重症监护
Joanne Paul-Murphy
Joanne Paul-Murphy
Emergency and critical care principles are similar for all mammals. However, because they are stressed easily, rabbits require specialized handling techniques. Rabbits must be evaluated efficiently and stabilized quickly before moving into ...