Diseases of the Urinary System
Chapter 47 Diseases of the Urinary System SNAKES Gout The most frequently seen disorder of the renal system in snakes is gout, a disease routinely associated with dietary imbalances. Snakes…
Hematologic and Lymphatic Diseases
Chapter 64 Hematologic and Lymphatic Diseases Several conditions can affect the hematologic and lymphatic systems. These conditions include those that lead to anemia, swollen lymph nodes, and multisystemic diseases. These…
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Chapter 23 Diseases of the Respiratory System THE FERRET There are only a few causes of respiratory disease in the ferret. Canine distemper virus and human flu virus can produce…
Diseases of the Integumentary System
Chapter 65 Diseases of the Integumentary System Skin problems are not uncommon in sheep and goats. These conditions can lead to loss of production through decreased growth, damage to the…
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 43 Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System SNAKES Metabolic Bone Disease The most common disease of the musculoskeletal system of snakes is metabolic bone disease (MBD), which is the result…
Diseases of the Digestive System
Chapter 61 Diseases of the Digestive System Sheep and goats are ruminants; that is, they have four chambers to their “stomach.” The parts are the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum….
Diseases of the Integumentary System
Chapter 53 Diseases of the Integumentary System Reporting of skin diseases in horses is quite common. It is not unusual for the owner to notice various lesions as the horse…
Diseases of the Digestive System
Chapter 15 Diseases of the Digestive System THE FERRET Digestive system disease in the ferret parallels those of the dog and cat. Dental diseases, diarrheas (infectious), gastrointestinal (GI) foreign bodies,…
Diseases of the Nervous System
Chapter 44 Diseases of the Nervous System SNAKES The anatomy of the nervous system in the snake and other reptiles is similar to that in mammals, with some differences. The…
Overview of the Bird as a Patient
Chapter 25 Overview of the Bird as a Patient There are more than 9000 different species of birds and many of them make excellent pets for people who live in…
