View this webinar recording by Stacey Leonatti Wilkinson, DVM, DABVP (Reptile & Amphibian Practice), RACE-approved for 1 credit hour. A common misconception is that true emergencies in reptile medicine do not exist. While it is true that most emergencies are an acute manifestation of a chronic disease, by the time the owner notices a problem an emergency may exist. Some common, true, acute-onset emergencies include trauma, vomiting, prolapse, seizures, tremors, obstructive dystocia, and severe dyspnea. Proper triage is critical when treating exotic animal patients and a complete history is vital to help determine a list of differential diagnoses. A . . .
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Carpenter JW, Harms C (eds). Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed. 2022; Elsevier.
Divers SJ, Stahl SJ. Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed. 2019; Elsevier.
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Web bibliography
Reptile Lighting Facebook Group
Wilkinson SL. The critical reptile patient: Physical examination, triage, and stabilization. January 15, 2024. LafeberVet website. Available at https://lafeber.com/vet/the-critical-reptile-patient/