Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 66 Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System Lameness issues in sheep and goats are noticed mainly when the animals cannot move around to graze and feed efficiently. Some animals, however,…
Diseases of the Reproductive System
Chapter 45 Diseases of the Reproductive System SNAKES Diseases of the reproductive system in the snake include dystocias, oviduct and cloacal prolapse, and penile prolapse. Some species of snakes such…
Diseases of the Integumentary System
Chapter 31 Diseases of the Integumentary System The avian skin is much thinner and more easily damaged than that of mammals. The layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis, and subcuticular)…
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 7 Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System The musculoskeletal system is responsible for movement and shape in all animals. Animals must be able to move, find food, seek shelter, and…
Diseases of the Special Senses
Chapter 41 Diseases of the Special Senses SNAKES The ear has both auditory and vestibular function in the snake. In many reptiles, the ear is located in a shallow depression…
Diseases of the Reproductive System
Chapter 22 Diseases of the Reproductive System THE FERRET Estrogen Toxicosis Estrogen toxicosis is perhaps the most well-known disease affecting the reproductive tract in ferrets. Because ferrets experience induced ovulation,…
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…
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 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…
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…
