Reptile geriatrics [0.03%]
爬虫兽医学
Jean A Paré,Andrew M Lentini
Jean A Paré
Although basic notions, such as life expectancy, and thus what constitutes old age, remain to be determined in the vast majority of reptile species, there is a tendency at least for captive reptiles to live longer now than in the past. Clin...
E Scott Weber rd
E Scott Weber rd
There is little evidence-based research and scientific literature available for providing geriatric care for fish patients. Fish can have tremendous longevity. Although the average life span for most fish species can be only a few days to w...
Geriatrics. Preface [0.03%]
老年病学 目次
Sharman M Hoppes,Patricia Gray
Sharman M Hoppes
Eric Klaphake
Eric Klaphake
Invertebrate medicine is a rapidly advancing aspect of veterinary medicine, although frustrating in its lack of answers and its limitations compared with vertebrate medicine. Because invertebrates make up 98% of animal life, it should be im...
Helen E Roberts,Brian Palmeiro,E Scott Weber rd
Helen E Roberts
Bacterial and parasitic diseases are very common problems in pet fish. Diagnostic testing for bacterial and parasitic diseases is simple to do; many tests can be done on ambulatory visits. When logical treatment strategies are initiated and...
Eric Klaphake
Eric Klaphake
Whether in private practice or in a zoologic setting, veterinarians of the exotic animal persuasion are asked to work on amphibians. Veterinarians are able to evaluate amphibians thoroughly for medical issues, with infectious diseases at th...
Sathya K Chinnadurai,Ryan S Devoe
Sathya K Chinnadurai
Bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases in reptiles are occasionally caused by primary pathogens, but often are the result of an immunocompromising condition, such as inappropriate temperatures, humidity, or enclosure hygiene. Treating ba...
Cathy A Johnson-Delaney
Cathy A Johnson-Delaney
Parasites of captive nonhuman primates generally are more limited than those reported for field studies and in wild-caught primates. Captive primates include those in zoos, laboratory animal facilities, and private collections or pets. Prim...
Lauren V Powers
Lauren V Powers
The domestic ferret, Mustela putorius furo, is a popular companion animal and is used in biomedical research. When compared with other companion mammals, primary bacterial and parasitic infections are less common in domestic ferrets. In cou...
Angela M Lennox,Susan Kelleher
Angela M Lennox
Bacterial disease is common in pet rabbits; parasitic disease occurs as well but at a much lower frequency. Of these, bacterial diseases of the respiratory tract and dental structures are seen most commonly in practice. Successful treatment...