Veterinary Management of Tortoises and Turtles

An accurate, easy-to-use manual of tortoise and turtle care.

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"Veterinary Management of Tortoises and Turtles" provides the veterinary practitioner with an accurate manual of tortoise and turtle care. New material includes the following new chapters: hospitalization techniques and management of critically ill individuals; renal assessment and management; and hepatic assessment and management. The chapter on laboratory tests and suitable samples has been completely updated and refreshed. Several new surgical procedures are introduced, many accompanied by pictures in colour. Endoscopy, ultrasound and cytology are introduced in the new edition and the chapter on the natural husbandry of Chelonia has been expanded to include new species which are becoming more popular in captivity.