Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds

Description

Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice is an invaluable quick reference resource for clinicians and a useful study guide for veterinary students.

In this practical and beautifully illustrated book, early chapters cover physical examination, advice on interpreting diagnostic tests, and avian anatomy and physiology. Disorders affecting the different body regions and systems make up the majority of the book from the external—skin, feathers, eyes, legs and feet—to the internal including the gastrointestinal tract and the cardiovascular system. Further aspects of avian medicine discussed in the book include behaviouralproblems, incubation of eggs, paediatrics and surgery.

Written by an expert with more than 30 years of clinical experience in avian medicine, the new edition is thoroughly revised with updated diseases, new and expanded clinical techniques, and over 100 new color illustrations. It also adds four important new chapters: Husbandry, Grooming and Nutrition, Diagnostic Imaging, Endoscopy, and Oncology as well as new sections on cardiovascular anatomy and neuroanatomy.

Features

• Adds four new chapters:Husbandry, Grooming and Nutrition, Diagnostic Imaging, Endoscopy, and Oncology
• Includes new sections on cardiovascular anatomy and neuroanatomy
• Includes over 100 new full-color illustrations

Contents

Clinical Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction 
The Skin, Feathers, Nails and Beak
The Skeleton
The Digestive Tract
The Urinary System 
The Respiratory Tract
The Reproductive Tract
Cardiovascular System
Nervous System
Endocrine Glands
Organs of the Special Senses
The Immune System 
Further Reading

Husbandry, Grooming and Nutrition
Husbandry 
Further Reading 

The Physical Examination
Understanding the Masking Phenomenon 
Examination Room Equipment 
History Taking
The Distant Examination
The Physical Examination
Further Reading 

Clinical Techniques
Diagnostic Techniques 
Treatment Techniques
Further Reading

Diagnostic Imaging
Radiology
Ultrasound 
Computerised Tomography (CT) 
Fluoroscopy 
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 
Further Reading

Endoscopy
Equipment 
Caring for the Equipment
Operating the Endoscope 
Biopsy Collection 
Endoscopic Approaches
Further Reading

Interpreting Diagnostic Tests
Choosing Which Tests to Use 
Haematology
Protein Electrophoresis 
Clinical Biochemistry 
Lipids 
Serology
PCR Testing 
Cultures 
Cytology
Further Reading 

Supportive Therapy 
Dehydration 
Hypothermic Shock 
Catabolism 
Respiratory Compromise 
Analgesia 
Blood Loss 
Hospital Care
Further Reading

Differential Diagnoses
Change in Droppings 
Appetite and Thirst
Vomiting 
Weight Loss
Posture
Feathers and Skin
Wings
Feet and Legs
Beak
Eyes
Face
Body
Paediatrics
Further Reading

Diseases of the Skin and Feathers
Congenital Disorders
Nutritional Disorders
Endocrine Disorders
Bacterial Infections 
Fungal Infections 
Viral Infections
Parasitic Infections
Neoplastic and Pseudoneoplastic Conditions
Toxic Conditions 
Conditions Affecting the Uropygial Gland
Iatrogenic Trauma 
Feather Damaging Behaviour and Other Self-Mutilating Conditions
Further Reading

Disorders of the Beak and Cere
Malformation 
Trauma 
Hyperextension of the Maxilla 
Overgrown Maxilla 
Infection
Neoplasia 
Keratin Flakes on the Beak 
Disorders of the Cere
Further Reading

Disorders of the Eye
Assessing the Eye
Disorders of the Eye
Further Reading

Disorders of the Ear
Otitis Externa
Otitis Media and Otitis Interna 
Further Reading

Diseases of the Legs, Feet and Toes
Malformations 
Pathological Fractures 
Toe Anteroflexion 
Slipped Tendon (Perosis) 
Swollen Joints
Pododermatitis 
Constricted Toe Syndrome 
Bilateral Paresis or Paralysis
Unilateral Paresis or Paralysis
Hyperkeratosis 
Self-Mutilation of the Feet and Toes 
Toe Tapping in Eclectus Parrots 
Leg Band Constriction 
Toe Necrosis 
Frost Bite 
Overgrown Nails 
Missing Nails and Toes 
Further Reading

Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
Skeletal 
Hereditary, Congenital and Developmental
Nutritional/Metabolic
Joints 
Muscles 
Congenital 
Non-Inflammatory 
Inflammatory: Non-Infectious
Inflammatory: Infectious 
Neoplastic 
Tendons and Ligament
Further Reading

Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract 
The Oropharynx and Crop
Proventriculus and Ventriculus
Disorders of the Intestinal Tract
Disorders of the Cloaca
Further Reading

Disorders of the Liver
Overview of Liver Disease 
Aetiology of Liver Disease
Clinical Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Chlamydiosis
Pacheco’s Disease 
Further Reading

Disorders of the Pancreas
Exocrine
Endocrine
Further Reading

Diseases of the Respiratory System 
Upper Respiratory Tract
Lower Respiratory Tract 
Further Reading

Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
Cardiac Disease
Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Further Reading

Disorders of the Lymphatic and Haematopoietic Systems 
Overview
Diseases of the Bone Marrow 
Primary Disorders of the Immune System
Further Reading

Disorders of the Nervous System
Introduction 
History
Distant Examination 
Physical Examination 
Diagnostic Tests 
Central Nervous System Disorders
Bacterial Infections 
Fungal Diseases 
Chlamydia 
Protozoal Diseases
Nematodes 
Trauma 
Cerebrovascular Accidents 
Toxins
Nutritional Deficiencies
Neoplasia
Epilepsy/Seizures 
Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Further Reading

Disorders of the Reproductive Tract 
The Male Reproductive Tract
The Female Reproductive Tract 
The Ovary
The Oviduct
Investigating Reproduction Problems in the Aviary
Further Reading

Disorders of the Urinary System 
Renal Disease 
Urolithiasis 
Gout 
Zinc Toxicosis 
Further Reading

Behavioural Problems 
Introduction 
Principles 
Understanding Bird Behaviour 
How Do Behavioural Problems Develop? 
Historical Approach to Treating Behavioural Problems
New Concepts 
Basic Steps to Implement in a Behaviour-Modification Programme 
Further Reading

Incubation of Eggs 
Why Incubate Eggs? 
When to Collect Eggs 
Storing Eggs Prior to Incubation 
Sanitation of the Eggs 
Equipment 
Incubation Parameters
Monitoring 
Hygiene 
Record Keeping 
Embryonic Development
Hatching 
Egg Necropsy 
Further Reading

Paediatrics 
Introduction 
Examination of the Chick 
Common Problems 
Further Reading

Analgesia and Anaesthesia 
Analgesia
Anaesthesia
Further Reading 

Surgery 
Introduction 
Pre-Surgical Assessment and Conditioning
Surgical Preparation and Patient Support Procedures 
Common Soft Tissue Surgical Procedures
Orthopaedics
Further Reading 

Oncology 
Introduction 
Tumour Classification
Further Reading 

Appendix 1: Formulary 
Appendix 2: Reference Intervals for Commonly Kept Companion Birds 
Appendix 3: Biological Values for Some Common Companion Bird Species

Author(s) Bio

Bob Doneley, associate professor, Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, Australia