Current Therapy in Reptile Medicine & Surgery

By Douglas R. Mader and Livingst/Saunders

Current Therapy in Reptile Medicine and Surgery is a valuable reference that emphasizes topics of real clinical relevance in reptile and amphibian medicine. With details on therapeutic regimens, this text also features coverage of infectious diseases, anesthesia, surgery, and advances in biology and conservation. Colorful illustrations showcase exotic animals, and numerous tables and figures provide quick access to essential information.

"This is a great book for anyone interested in herptile medicine and surgery, worth every penny and I am sure will go on to become a regular series." Reviewed by: Jonathan Cracknell. Date: 25/07/2014

Selected topics of real clinical significance from the latest veterinary scientific literature explore today's reptile and amphibian practice. A discussion of the most current theory and practical applications of diagnostic endoscopy in reptiles provides insight into minimally-invasive endoscopic procedures, including biopsy techniques. Expert contributors combine forces to bring you the most cutting-edge information available, offering authoritative and sometimes controversial opinions in particular areas. Expert contributors offer the most current thoughts on diagnosing new and emerging diseases, including a thorough review of molecular diagnostics. The latest therapeutics are discussed, and the most up-to-date formulary and library of normal clinical pathology values is provided. The most current and comprehensive discussion of amphibian medicine in print in the last decade!

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455708933
• ISBN13: 9781455708932
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.4" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

SERIOUS HERPETOLOGISTS ONLY

I won't recapitulate what you find in the description. Simply put, as a herpetologist who works with, and rescues, crocodilians, venomous snakes, wide varieties of turtles, lizards and snakes I can't do with out this book. Actually I have two copies, one is downstairs with the animals where it has been dropped into turtle tanks and has some very interesting stains on it and the other is in my library. My point is that this book is too useful not to have on hand.

MUST HAVE

This is an excellent book. It is advanced in reading but when can you get to much info on reptiles? I have read this large book cover to cover. I find that when you go to your reptile vet it is very useful. When your vet gives your reptile medicine you can read up on everything on the drug,treatment,ect. This is where you become your own source of information. It gives you the ability to ask important medical questions. I'm in Canada and you have to be careful on those who claim to treat reptiles. This gives you the ability to have some good questions for your vet. I love having this book it is a great tool for a vet as well. Lets say your vet is away and you find someone that can treat them, this is a great book to bring along as it is written for quick reference for vets. The vet will be able to consult excellent information to make sure that they are able to make the right choice. I could never live without my Mader book!!!

This is the bible - worth every penny

As an advanced herp keeper, I held off on getting this book for a while, intimidated by the price tag. Since taking the plunge, I regret only the money I spent on other books before getting this one. Not that there isn't good information available elsewhere, but Mader's book is the standard to which it's all compared.Once you've gotten past Iguanas for Dummies (or other appropriate species-specific husbandry information), this is the book that will take you to the next level.

Reptile Medicine and Surgery

This is in my opinion the best reference available on the topic of reptile medicine and surgery. It is well organized, up-to-date and well written. Dr. Mader along with his contributors are all very well respected in this field and provide the most current knowledge on the subject. This text is a must for anyone who sees these animals in their practice or for someone wanting to add these species to their practice.

The finest book available about reptile medicine.

Mader, the man whose name is synonomous with reptile medicine, has taken reptile medical texts to a new level. This book is logically laid out so information may be quickly and easily extracted. This book is far superior to Fry's texts in layout, content, and price. Reptile Medicine and Surgery is a must have for any veterinarian who treats reptiles or serious reptile keeper.