Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Reptile Critical Care and Common Emergencies.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Music, Meera Kumar & Strunk, Anneliese
- Affiliation:
- The Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine · United States
- Species:
- reptile
Abstract
Reptile emergencies are an important part of exotic animal critical care, both true emergencies and those perceived as emergencies by owners. The most common presentations for reptile emergencies are addressed here, with information on differential diagnoses, helpful diagnostics, and approach to treatment. In many cases, reptile emergencies are actually acute presentations originating from a chronic problem, and the treatment plan must include both clinical treatment and addressing husbandry and dietary deficiencies at home. Accurate owner expectations must be set in order to have owner compliance to long-term treatment plans.
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