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…
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Chapter 69 Diseases of the Respiratory System Respiratory diseases can have a significant impact on a flock or herd through lower milk production, slower growth, and the economics involved with…
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…
Diseases of the Urinary System
Chapter 70 Diseases of the Urinary System Fortunately, urinary tract problems are rare in properly maintained sheep and goats. The main concerns are plants that are known to be nephrotoxic…
Diseases of the Reproductive System
Chapter 68 Diseases of the Reproductive System Sheep and goats are seasonally polyestrous. Most are short-day breeders, although there are breeds that will cycle year-round. Normal gestation length is approximately…
Diseases of the Nervous System
Chapter 67 Diseases of the Nervous System Neurologic diseases are not common in sheep and goats, but they can be devastating to the animal and its owner. Many neurologic conditions…
