{"product_id":"maders-reptile-and-amphibian-medicine-stephen-j-divers-9780323482530","title":"Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnown as \"the bible\" of herpetological medicine and surgery, \u003cb\u003eMader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition edited by Stephen Divers and Scott Stahl\u003c\/b\u003e provides a complete veterinary reference for reptiles and amphibians, including specific sections on practice management and development; taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, stress and welfare; captive husbandry and management including nutrition, heating and lighting; infectious diseases and laboratory sciences; clinical techniques and procedures; sedation, anesthesia and analgesia; diagnostic imaging; endoscopy; medicine; surgery; therapy; differential diagnoses by clinical signs; specific disease\/condition summaries; population health and public health; and legal topics. Well-organized and concise, this new edition covers just about everything related to reptiles and amphibians by utilizing an international array of contributing authors that were selected based on their recognized specialization and expertise, bringing a truly global perspective to this essential text!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly knowledgeable, well respected, recognized specialists \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eadd a global view of the subject matter. \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails on creating, building and maintaining your herpetological veterinary practice \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe extensive biology of a wide variety of species is covered, including snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, tuatara and amphibians, \u003c\/b\u003e providing an understanding of the unique anatomy and physiology of these species, which is a vital prerequisite of medicine and surgery. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpellings of all North American reptiles and amphibians approved by The Committee of Standard English and Scientific Names\u003c\/b\u003e ensures students have the most up-to-date naming conventions for these exotic species.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThorough coverage of taxa-specific husbandry and management practices, \u003c\/b\u003eas well as current nutritional recommendations, advances in lighting, welfare, and behavioral training.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDedicated section on infectious diseases \u003c\/b\u003e(virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology) and laboratory diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed, step-by-step techniques and procedures \u003c\/b\u003eincluding catheters and feeding tubes, and modern recommendation on hospitalization and euthanasia.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompletely revised chapters \u003c\/b\u003eon sedation, general anesthesia, analgesia, local anesthesia and amphibian anesthesia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompletely revised chapters \u003c\/b\u003eon radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, scintigraphy, diagnostic endoscopy and endosurgery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGreatly expanded medicine section \u003c\/b\u003edetails all major areas including urology, hepatology, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, neurology, oncology, endocrinology, theriogenology, musculoskeletal, vascular\/hematopoietic\/immunology, behavioral medicine, nutritional diseases, perinatology, geriatrics, emergency and critical care, toxicology and amphibian medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompletely revised and expanded surgery section \u003c\/b\u003eincludes the eye, ear, rhinarium, oral cavity, integument, coeliotomy and internal viscera, cloaca, amphibian soft tissue surgery, orthopedics and amputation. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpanded and updated therapy section \u003c\/b\u003eon antimicrobials, anti-virals, anti-parasiticides, anti-inflammatories, including new chapters on psychopharmacology, oncologic therapies, photobiomodulation, wound management, and rehabilitation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA revised list of common conditions and diseases \u003c\/b\u003eallows busy practitioners to review the most common, clinically significant, hot topics quickly and clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpanded section on population health \u003c\/b\u003eincludes new chapters on commercial reptile farming, large collection management, breeders\/wholesalers \u0026amp; retail, laboratory management, conservation issues and ecosystem health.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpdated international, European and US legislation \u003c\/b\u003ewith new chapters on forensics and jurisprudence, expert testimony and court appearances. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen J. 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