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November 1, 2008
By:
Raffaele Melidone, Dr. med. vet., Joyce S. Knoll, VMD, PhD, DACVP, Nicola Parry, BSc, MSc, BVSc, DACVP
| Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
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A 2-year-old intact female bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) was presented for evaluation of weakness and anorexia.  August 1, 2008
By:
Doug Mader, DVM, DABVP
| Source: CVC CENTRAL
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Thermal burns in reptiles are one of the most common injuries seen by herp veterinarians. August 1, 2008
By:
Doug Mader, DVM, DABVP
| Source: CVC CENTRAL
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Reptiles take a very long time to get sick. Likewise, amphibians tend to hide disease for prolonged periods. August 1, 2008
By:
Doug Mader, DVM, DABVP
| Source: CVC CENTRAL
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In general, all reptiles are covered with scales. They can have four legs, or none. August 1, 2008
By:
Mark Mitchell, DVM, PhD
| Source: CVC CENTRAL
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The majority of the reptile cases presented to veterinarians are dehydrated as a result of a chronic disease. August 1, 2008
By:
Cheryl Greenacre, DVM
| Source: CVC CENTRAL
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When one speaks of pain management in dogs they are discussing one species with research to back up their statements. August 1, 2008
By:
Doug Mader, DVM, DABVP
| Source: CVC CENTRAL
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It has been well established that the majority of bacterial pathogens affecting reptile patients are of the gram negative type. August 1, 2008
By:
Mark Mitchell, DVM, PhD
| Source: CVC CENTRAL
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Bearded dragons (Pogona spp.) are omnivorous lizards that are native to Australia. August 1, 2008
By:
Doug Mader, DVM, DABVP
| Source: CVC CENTRAL
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To date there have been very few pharmacokinetic studies published in reptiles, and with only limited numbers of antibiotics.
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