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By Sue Paterson

There's at present loads of curiosity inside veterinary medication in either dermatology and exotics, but, regardless of this curiosity, there isn't any unmarried textual content on hand that makes a speciality of either those key areas.

This publication, for the 1st time, offers a pragmatic advisor to dermatological difficulties in birds, reptiles, fish and mammals. Divided into the 4 teams, every one part has a bankruptcy introducing the constitution and serve as of the outside of every workforce, a bankruptcy on exam and diagnostic assessments, and additional chapters on species particular dermis illnesses and treatments.

Written in a short reference structure and together with nearly two hundred color photos, this ebook is a convenient source for veterinary practitioners, veterinary scholars and veterinary dermatologists alike.Content:
Chapter 1 constitution and serve as of fowl epidermis (pages 3–13):
Chapter 2 exam of Avian pores and skin and Diagnostic checks (pages 14–21):
Chapter three pores and skin ailments and therapy of Caged Birds (pages 22–47):
Chapter four dermis ailments and therapy of Raptors (pages 48–60):
Chapter five pores and skin ailments and therapy of Waterfowl (pages 61–72):
Chapter 6 constitution and serve as of Reptile epidermis (pages 75–79):
Chapter 7 exam of Reptile dermis and Diagnostic assessments (pages 80–89):
Chapter eight dermis ailments and therapy of Snakes (pages 90–102):
Chapter nine dermis ailments and remedy of Lizards (pages 103–117):
Chapter 10 pores and skin ailments and therapy of Chelonia (pages 118–138):
Chapter eleven constitution and serve as of Fish pores and skin (pages 141–145):
Chapter 12 exam of Fish epidermis and Diagnostic exams (pages 146–150):
Chapter thirteen dermis illnesses and remedy of Fish (pages 151–172):
Chapter 14 constitution and serve as of Mammal pores and skin (pages 175–183):
Chapter 15 exam of Mammalian dermis and Diagnostic assessments (pages 184–194):
Chapter sixteen pores and skin ailments and therapy of Chinchillas (pages 195–203):
Chapter 17 pores and skin ailments and remedy of Ferrets (pages 204–220):
Chapter 18 epidermis ailments and remedy of Gerbils (pages 221–231):
Chapter 19 epidermis ailments and therapy of Guinea Pigs (pages 232–250):
Chapter 20 pores and skin ailments and therapy of Hamsters (pages 251–263):
Chapter 21 epidermis ailments and remedy of Hedgehogs (pages 264–274):
Chapter 22 dermis ailments and remedy of Mice (pages 275–287):
Chapter 23 dermis ailments and therapy of Rabbits (pages 288–311):
Chapter 24 pores and skin illnesses and remedy of Rats (pages 312–324):

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The presence of soft wood perches that the bird can gnaw and cuttlefish bones allows the bird to naturally shape their own beaks and claws. Rough sandpaper perches cause irritation to the feet and do not help to regulate claw growth. Nails and beaks can be clipped carefully with nail clippers. In small birds an emery board may be used to file the nails down. Facilities to control haemorrhage with a stypic pencil should be available at the time of clipping. Haemorrhage from a nail especially in a small bird can be dangerous.

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And Turnquist, S. (2001) ‘Attempted photodynamic therapy of squamous cell carcinoma in the casque of a great hornbill (Buceros biconis)’. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 15 (1):44–49. L. (2000) ‘Yeast dermatitis / conjunctivitis in a canary (Serinus canaria)’. Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. Portland, Oregon, pp. 475–478. Skin Diseases of Exotic Pets Edited by Sue Paterson Copyright © 2006 by Blackwell Science Ltd Chapter 4 Skin Diseases and Treatment of Raptors ECTOPARASITES Important groups of ectoparasites that can affect raptors are mites, ticks and other insects.

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