{"product_id":"essentials-of-tortoise-medicine-and-surgery-isbn-9781405195447","title":"Essentials of Tortoise Medicine and Surgery","description":"Reach for this book whenever a sick or injured tortoise comes into the surgery. \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Tortoise Medicine and Surgery\u003c\/i\u003e is designed as a concise and practical quick reference for the busy practitioner seeing chelonians as part of their caseload.  Covering everything from species identification to common basic surgery for tortoises and freshwater turtles, the emphasis is on the more common and likely diagnoses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The first section of the book gives an overview of the basics of tortoise and semi-aquatic\/ aquatic freshwater turtle husbandry and keeping, as well as a guide to general investigation and diagnostic techniques open to clinicians. The second section provides a clinical guide based on clinical signs and differential diagnoses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Based upon the experience of authors who have been practicing with these species for several decades, this book is a useful guide to veterinarians, students, veterinary nurses and technicians new to working with these fascinating creatures.  It will also serve as a useful aide memoire to more experienced clinicians. \u003cp\u003ePreface vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Biology 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Species and Family Overview 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Natural History 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Sex Determination and Incubation of Eggs 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Physiology\/Anatomy 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Chelonian Behaviour 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Husbandry 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 The Husbandry Review 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Hibernation 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Practice Needs 54\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Equipment 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Economics 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Hospitalisation 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Instructions for Receptionists 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Examination 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Transport Guidelines 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 History and Examination Techniques 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Handling 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Zoonoses 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Basic Techniques 80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Venipuncture and Sample Handling 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Toenail Trimming 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Beak Trim 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Stomach Tubing 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Injection Techniques and Therapeutics 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Fluid Therapy 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Cytological Sampling and Biopsy 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Microchipping 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Euthanasia 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 General Anaesthesia 114\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Imaging 120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Radiography 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Ultrasound 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Endoscopy and Biopsy 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Advanced Imaging Techniques 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Surgery 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Surgery Needs and Equipment 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Haemostasis 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Surgical Techniques 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Clinical Pathology 150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Haematology and Serum Biochemistry 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Parasitology 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Microbiology 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Post-mortem Examination Techniques 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Presentations 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Anorexia 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Diarrhoea 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Dyspnoea 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Respiratory Disease 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Coelomic Cavity Distension 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Otitis Media\/Aural Abscess 192\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Egg Retention\/Dystocia 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Fallen in Pond 198\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Follicular Stasis 200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Orthopaedics 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Fractures of the Shell 216\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Hepatic Lipidosis 222\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Lameness 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Lethargy 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Soft Tissue Masses 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Nasal Discharge 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Ocular and Conjunctival\/Palpebral Swelling 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 Ocular Opacities and Blindness 242\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26 Generalised Oedema or Anasarca 248\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e27 Inflammation of the Oral (Stomatitis) and Pharyngeal Areas 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e28 External Parasites 254\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e29 Internal Parasites 256\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e30 Peeling Skin or Shell 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e31 Prolapse 270\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e32 Shell Disease 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e33 Skin Ulceration 280\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e34 Soft Tissue Trauma 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e35 Swimming Problems 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e36 Swollen Limbs 292\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e37 Uroliths 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e38 Vomiting and Regurgitation 302\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e39 Metabolic Bone Diseases 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e40 Shell Deformities 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Formulary 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Haematological Normals 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Toxicoses 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 327\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“In summary, this book is a practical gem, and should become a very useful, well-thumbed addition to the general veterinary practice library. It is mainly aimed at guiding those less experienced with dealing with chelonian patients, but will also act as a useful quick reference for those more familiar with treating these shelled patients.”  (\u003ci\u003eVeterinary\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eRecord\u003c\/i\u003e, 15 March 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Finally, special mention goes to the brief but clearly illustrated and valuable guide to gender determination, helping to separate Fred from Frederica in the consult room, and making this a handy patient-side reference.”  (\u003ci\u003eBVZS Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 September 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Chitty BVetMed, CertZooMed, CBiol, MSB, MRCVS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e John is a director of a small animal and exotics practice in Andover, UK with a 100% avian and exotics caseload. He works with several zoological collections and has lectured and published widely on a variety of avian and exotic species as well as co-editing two avian texts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAidan Raftery MVB, CertZooMed, CBiol, MSB, MRCVS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Aidan is currently the clinical director of the Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic in Manchester, UK.  He is a visiting lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College, UK, and has produced many chapters for textbooks on exotic animal medicine and surgery. He is also a regular presenter at conferences and at continuing education events for veterinary surgeons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReach for this book whenever a sick or injured tortoise comes into the surgery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Tortoise Medicine and Surgery\u003c\/i\u003e is designed as a concise and practical quick reference for the busy practitioner seeing chelonians as part of their caseload. 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