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Diagnostic Clinical Pathology of the Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)
The bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps), an omnivorous Agamid lizard native to inland Australia, is one of the most popular reptile pets due to their sociable behavior, tame demeanor, low-maintenance care, and relative ease of breeding. Because they are generally stoic animals, thorough physical examination in conjunction with routine clinicopathologic data can prove invaluable in identifying disease and implementing appropriate therapy in a timely manner. The goal of this article is to assist the practicing clinician, based on literature review, on how to approach the diagnostic challenge encountered in everyday practice wh...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Clark Broughton, Kyle Lauren Webb Source Type: research

Endocrine Diagnostics for Exotic Animals
This article covers important diseases such as thyroid dysfunction in reptiles and birds, hyperthyroidism in guinea pigs, and hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets. Glucose metabolism in neoplasms affecting normal physiology, such as insulinoma in ferrets and gastric neuroendocrine carcinoma in bearded dragons, is discussed. Calcium abnormalities, including metabolic bone disease in reptiles and hypocalcemia in birds, are also covered. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Susan Fielder, Jo ão Brandão Source Type: research

Digital Cytology in Exotic Practice
Digitization has enhanced the utility of cytology in private practice by allowing for rapid sample receipt and analysis, leading to better informed real-time patient care. Despite many advantages of digital cytology, understanding its limitations is required to avoid common pitfalls. A strong foundation in sample preparation and imaging techniques is also required to obtain high-quality diagnostic samples. By optimizing these factors, the benefits of digital cytology are maximized, allowing for the practice of high-quality point-of-care medicine that best addresses the needs of the patient and pet owner in a rapid time fra...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Richard Dulli, Sabrina D. Clark Source Type: research

Hemostatic Testing in Companion Exotic Mammals
The mammalian hemostatic system is highly conserved, and companion exotic mammals are commonly used as biomedical models for normal and disordered hemostasis. Challenges associated with sample collection, test validation, and test interpretation have limited the use of these tests in clinical exotic animal practice. However, evaluation of platelet counts, coagulation screening times, and fibrin(ogen) degradation products can be valuable for monitoring exotic patients with a range of disease presentations including intoxications, anemia, systemic viral disease, hepatopathy, and endocrinopathy. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sarrah Kaye, Tracy Stokol Source Type: research

Diagnostic Clinical Pathology of Boas and Pythons
This article reviews blood cell morphology (with accompanying images) and reviews the literature for hematologic and biochemical material clinically relevant to the families Boidae and Pythonidae. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Amy N. Schnelle Source Type: research

Somethings Old with Somethings New
We are excited to present another fine issue of the Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice series. This issue focuses on clinical pathology: diagnostic testing and test interpretation. As you will see, the topics cover a wide range of subject matter and a variety of different species that include, but are not limited to, small mammals; psittacines and other avian species; tortoises, box turtles, and aquatic turtles; bearded lizards and snakes; and other exotic animal species. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J. Jill Heatley, Karen E. Russell Tags: Preface Source Type: research

Exotic Animal Clinical Pathology
VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA: EXOTIC ANIMAL PRACTICE (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J. Jill Heatley, Karen E. Russell Source Type: research

Copyright
Elsevier (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Contributors
J ӦRG MAYER, Dr med vet, Msc (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Contents
J. Jill Heatley and Karen E. Russell (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Forthcoming Issues
Pain Management (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - September 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Comparative and Functional Anatomy of the Ectothermic Sauropsid Heart
The heart development, form, and functional specializations of chelonians, squamates, crocodilians, and birds characterize how diverse structure and specializations arise from similar foundations. This review aims to summarize the morphologic diversity of sauropsid hearts and present it in an integrative functional and phylogenetic context. Besides the detailed morphologic descriptions, the integrative view of function, evolution, and development will aid understanding of the surprising diversity of sauropsid hearts. This integrated perspective is a foundation that strengthens appreciation that the sauropsid hearts are the...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - April 12, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J. Matthias Starck, Jeanette Wyneken Source Type: research

The Amphibian Heart
Currently, there are more than 8200 amphibian species described, including the orders Anura (frogs and toads), Caudata (salamanders and newts) and Gymnophiona (caecilians). Amphibians have 3 heart chambers: 2 atria and 1 ventricle. Their heart anatomy, histology, and physiology are reviewed. The basic morphology of the heart is similar in all amphibians with some differences due to their lifestyle. Blood flow, blood mixing, and blood oxygenation show variation due to interindividual and interspecific differences. Finally, different diagnostic methods to investigate the amphibian heart are described and reported amphibian h...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - April 12, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Silvana Schmidt-Ukaj, Michaela Gumpenberger, Annika Posautz, Verena Strauss Source Type: research

Heart Diseases in Reptiles
The notion that poikilotherms do not suffer from cardiovascular conditions is being increasingly challenged as diagnostic tools used in companion animal practice are applied to reptiles. However, the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac conditions in reptiles is difficult because of the scarcity of published literature. Auscultation, electrocardiography, radiography, and ultrasonography are helpful diagnostic techniques in herpetologic practice. Although the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cardiovascular drugs are poorly understood in these animals, basic principles remain applicable; these include pharmacol...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - April 12, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lionel Schilliger Source Type: research

Heart Disease in Pet Birds – Diagnostic Options
Cardiovascular diseases are common in pet birds. Diagnosis is often made postmortem only. In any case, suspicious for cardiac disease, a full diagnostic work up should be applied. First indications are given by the anamnestic data. Relative predisposition to cardiovascular diseases is associated with the species, breed, age, gender, lifestyle, and diet. Clinical signs and examination can reveal further indications of cardiovascular diseases, but may be unspecific or even without any pathologic finding. Diagnostic imaging, at least radiography, and echocardiography are always recommended. Advanced imaging methods, especiall...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - April 12, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Konicek Cornelia, Maria-E. Krautwald-Junghanns Source Type: research