Veterian Key

Figure 7.2 Dorsoventral view of a normal rabbit. (Fraser and Girling, 2009) The lungs show similar changes to dogs and cats when affected by infection. They are also one of…

Figure 21.2 Ecdysis in a corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus guttatus). 1. Age of the reptile (younger animals shed more frequently as they are growing faster) 2. Nutritional status (high-protein and…

Physical restraint Many of the more docile reptiles will remain motionless for long enough to take dorsoventral radiographs without the need for chemical restraint. The use of perspex or even…

Figure 15.2 Positioning for a standard ventrodorsal view radiograph in a bird. Positive contrast techniques Barium This is routinely used to highlight foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract, and to…

Physiological route for fluid intake Less risk of tissue trauma Home therapy possible Rapid administration Stressful with inexperienced handler No use in cases of digestive tract disease May damage stomach…

Suborder Serpentes (i.e., the snakes) suborder Lacertilia (i.e., the lizards) suborder Amphisbaenia (the worm-lizards) More recently the order Squamata has been divided into the: Suborder Iguania (containing the Agamids, Iguanids,…

The family Anatidae, subfamily Anatinae, for example the mallard duck, shoveller, eider ducks and shelducks The family Anatidae, subfamily Anserinae, Tribe Anserini (swan and true geese), for example the mute,…

Leporacarus (Listrophorus) gibbus is a non-pathogenic fur mite of rabbits. It is an oval mite with short legs, and so may be distinguished from the above two mites on clinical…

1. Ectoparasites 2. Endoparasites 3. Skin infections (bacterial, viral and fungal) 4. Iatrogenic (e.g. poor wing clip) 5. Behavioural 6. Organopathy 7. Heavy metal poisoning (lead, zinc) 8. Psittacosis 9….

More aggressive iguanas may need to be pinned down first. The use of a thick towel to control the tail and claws is useful. Gauntlets may be necessary for particularly…