Mader: Reptile Medicine & Surgery 2nd Edition ~ Veterinary Books Review

Section 1 Introduction.

1. Building a Successful Reptile Practice.
2. Reference Sources for Reptile Clinicians.
3. Understanding the Human-Reptile Relationship.

Section 2 Biology.

4. General Husbandry and Management.
5. Snakes.
6. Lizards.
7. Turtles.
8. Crocodilians.

Section 3 Anatomy, Physiology and Behavior.

9. Stress in Captive Reptiles.
10. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology.
11. Renal Anatomy and Physiology.
12. Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Physiology.
13. Behavior.

Section 4 Medicine.

14. Cardiology.
15. Dermatology.
16. Microbiology.
17. Neurology.
18. Nutrition.
19. Oncology.
20. Ophthalmology.
21. Parasitology.
22. Perinatology.
23. Reproductive Biology.
24. Virology.

Section 5 Clinical Techniques/Procedures.

25. Allometric Scaling.
26. Alternative Medicine.
27. Anesthesia.
28. Clinical Pathology.
29. Diagnostic Imaging.
30. Diagnostic Procedures and Techniques.
31. Emergency / Critical Care.
32. Endoscopy.
33. Euthanasia.
34. Necropsy.
35. Surgery.
36. Therapeutics.
37. Ultrasound.

Section 6 Differential Diagnoses by Symptoms.

38. Snakes.
39. Lizards.
40. Turtles.
41. Crocodilians.

Section 7 Specific Diseases and Conditions.

42. Abscesses.
43. Acariasis.
44. Anorexia.
45. Aural Abscesses.
46. Bites from Prey.
47. Cloacal Prolapses.
48. Cryptosporidiosis.
49. Calculi Urinary.
50. Diarrhea.
51. Digit Abnormalities.
52. Dysecdysis.
53. Dystocias.
54. Gout Articular / Visceral.
55. Hemoparasites.
56. Hepatic Lipidosis.
57. Herpesvirus in Tortoises.
58. Hyperglycemia.
59. Hypo-/Hypervitaminosis A.
60. Inclusion Body Disease Virus.
61. Metabolic Bone Diseases.
62. Neurologic Disorders.
63. Paramyxovirus.
64. Penile Prolapse.
65. Pneumonia / Upper Respiratory Disease.
66. Renal Disease.
67. Shell Damage.
68. Salmonellosis.
69. Spinal Osteopathy.
70. Tail Damage.
71. Thermal Burns.
72. Upper Alimentary Tract Disease (Infectious Stomatitis "Mouth Rot" and Other Oral Cavity Disease).
73. Upper Respiratory Tract Disease in Tortoises (Mycoplasma).
74. Vomiting/Regurgitation.

Section 8 SPECIAL TOPICS.

75. Medical Care of Amphibians.
76. Rehabilitation of Sea Turtles.
77. Medical Care of Tuatara.
78. Large Collections: Special Considerations.
79. Reptilian Zoonoses.
80. Laws and Regulations.
81. Working with Venomous Species Emergency Protocols.
82. Understanding Diagnostic Testing.
83. Reported Toxicities in Reptiles.
84. Artificial Lighting.
85. Disinfectants for the Vivarium.
86. Computed Tomographic and MRI Anatomy of Reptiles.
87. Radiographic Anatomy.

Section 9 APPENDIX.

88. English-Metric Conversion.
89. US-IU Conversion.
90. Hematologic and Blood Chemistry Values in Reptiles.
91. Reptilian and Amphibian Formulary.

Glossary.
Index.

Reptile Medicine and Surgery 2nd Edition by Douglas R. Mader provides valuable insights into solving clinical dilemmas, formulating diagnoses, developing therapeutic plans, and verifying drug dosages for both reptiles and amphibians. The information is outlined in an easy-to-use format for quick access that is essential for emergency and clinical situations.

Book Features

Discusses veterinary medicine and surgery for both reptiles and amphibians.
Features complete biology of snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians.
Provides step-by-step guidelines for performing special techniques and procedures such as anesthesia, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, euthanasia and necropsy, fracture management, soft tissue surgery, and therapeutics.
Covers specific diseases and conditions such as anorexia, aural abscesses, and digit abnormalities in a separate alphabetically organized section.
53 expert authors contribute crucial information to the study of reptiles and offer their unique perspectives on particular areas of study.
The expansive appendix includes a reptile and amphibian formulary.

New to this edition

A new full-color format features a wealth of vivid images and features that highlight important concepts and bring key procedures to life.
29 new chapters covering diverse topics such as stress in captive reptiles, emergency and critical care, ultrasound, endoscopy, and working with venomous species.
Many new expert contributors that share valuable knowledge and insights from their experiences in practicing reptile medicine and surgery.
Unique coverage of cutting-edge imaging techniques, including CT and MRI.

Book Details

Hardcover: 1264 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition
Language: English
ISBN-10: 072169327X
ISBN-13: 978-0721693279
Book Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 2 inches

List Price: $139.00

Tags: Exotic Animals, Reptile, Surgery