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…
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…
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…
Post-spay complications in a rabbit
3 Post-spay complications in a rabbit INITIAL PRESENTATION Inappetence and lethargy after ovariohysterectomy in a rabbit. Introduction Surgical procedures involving the abdominal cavity of rabbits are historically associated with many…
Regurgitation in a cockatoo
10 Regurgitation in a cockatoo INITIAL PRESENTATION Regurgitation and haematochezia in a bare-eyed cockatoo (or little corella). Introduction As avian species hide signs of illness, the onset of clinical signs…
Spinal fracture in a rabbit
4 Spinal fracture in a rabbit INITIAL PRESENTATION Acute onset hindlimb paralysis in a rabbit. Introduction It is common knowledge among veterinary practitioners that rabbits are susceptible to spinal injuries,…
