Dystocia in a snake
19 Dystocia in a snake INITIAL PRESENTATION Inappetence and condition loss in a corn snake. Introduction Although many herpetologists keep snakes for breeding, it is not uncommon for owners to…
Enucleation of an eye in a goldfish
26 Enucleation of an eye in a goldfish INITIAL PRESENTATION Unilateral ocular swelling in a goldfish. Introduction Goldfish are attractive fish, relatively hardy and long-lived (>20 years in optimum conditions)….
Dysecdysis in a leopard gecko
20 Dysecdysis in a leopard gecko INITIAL PRESENTATION Retained skin after shedding in a leopard gecko. Introduction It is vital to assess the pet’s husbandry in cases such as this….
Amphibians – an introduction
23 Amphibians – an introduction Introduction There are over 4000 species in the three orders of the class Amphibia. Many are endangered in the wild, particularly due to worldwide spread…
Hypocalcaemia in a green iguana
22 Hypocalcaemia in a green iguana INITIAL PRESENTATION Collapse and tremors in a green iguana. Introduction Green iguanas are common reptile pets (Box 22.1). Destined to become large (<2 m in…
Tibiotarsal fracture in a dove
12 Tibiotarsal fracture in a dove INITIAL PRESENTATION Acute onset unilateral lameness in a Socorro dove. Introduction The avian skeleton is light but strong. Fractures frequently result if a bird…
Aural abscesses in a map turtle
21 Aural abscesses in a map turtle INITIAL PRESENTATION Head swellings on a map turtle. Introduction Exotic pet – particularly reptilian – anatomy may vary significantly from commonly treated mammalian…
Trauma in an amphibian
24 Trauma in an amphibian INITIAL PRESENTATION Superficial wound in a marine toad. Introduction Amphibians rarely present to veterinary clinics, but make interesting patients. Conditions are often related to husbandry…
Feather plucking in a parrot
13 Feather plucking in a parrot INITIAL PRESENTATION Acute onset feather plucking in an Amazon parrot. Introduction Many companion species (e.g. dogs, cats and rabbits) present regularly at the veterinary…
Harris’ hawk with bumblefoot
11 Harris’ hawk with bumblefoot INITIAL PRESENTATION Bilateral foot lesions in a Harris’ hawk. Introduction This case outlines the combination of husbandry factors and veterinary treatment of skin lesions in…
