Anatomical Comments on the Skin
Figure 28.2 Thin fiber coat is seen in the axilla. This is the indicated site for tuberculin skin testing in camelids. Figure 28.3 Normal thin fiber distribution along ventral abdomen….
Orotracheal Intubation
Figure 9.2 A laryngoscope with an extended blade is needed to enable viewing of the larynx. Figure 9.3 The laryngoscope blade must be long enough to extend beyond the base…
Field Diagnosis of Choanal Atresia
Video available online Go towww.wiley.com/go/andersonveterinaryto view videos of these procedures. Figure 34.1 Sagittal section through the head of an alpaca cria demonstrating the atretic tissue occluding the nasopharynx. Figure 34.2…
Ultrasound of the Urinary System
Figure 50.2 Image of the right kidney showing the smooth capsular appearance (C), the renal cortical parenchyma (A), and pelvis (B). Figure 50.3 Approximate probe positioning for imaging the left…
Toenail Trimming
RESTRAINT/POSITION Standing, haltered, chute restraint, and shearing restraints may be used. Toenail trimming can easily be done during shearing if the camelid is laid in recumbency with the limb securely…
Dental Examination and Trimming
Normal Anatomy and Examination Findings The dental formula for llamas and alpacas follows: Deciduous: I 1/3, C 1/1, PM 2–3/1–2 Permanent: I 1/3, C 1/1, PM 1–2/1–2, M 3/3 Camelids…
Laparotomy—Ventral Midline
Figure 43.2 A #10 scalpel blade is used to divide the linea alba for a length of 2 cm, then manual digital pressure is applied until the peritoneum is penetrated…
Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection and Interpretation
LS taps are safer than AO taps and may be performed in standing animals, animals in sternal recumbency, or animals in lateral recumbency. The flow of CSF courses from cranial…
Diagnosis and Management of Uterine Torsion
Nonsurgical Correction of Uterine Torsion Uterine torsion can be corrected either with medical or surgical intervention. Medical intervention generally entails rolling the female while stabilizing the uterus to “untwist” the…
Tooth Extraction—Oral Approach
Video available online Go towww.wiley.com/go/andersonveterinaryto view videos of these procedures. When prolonged procedure times are expected, general anesthesia with orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation is advisable. When the procedure is done…
