The long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla laniger) is native to the mountains and foothills of the Andes in South America. These rodents are known for their large ears and soft, luxurious fur. Chinchilla fur has the highest …
Box turtles are indigenous to North America. Free-ranging box turtles spend much of their time burrowing in the mud or hiding beneath rocks. They are small to medium sized turtles, attaining a maximum length of about 8 …
Bearded dragons are agamid lizards belonging to the genus Pogona (formerly Amphibolurus, under which name they are found in books published up to just a couple of years ago). There are seven species, of which the …
The abdominal cavity is a space containing many different organs, such as the spleen, liver, intestines, and bladder. A hemoabdomen is diagnosed when there is blood in this cavity. This is abnormal since blood does not normally exist in the …
S. pseudintermedius is a bacterium commonly found on the skin, mouth, nose, …
Adequate nutrition can be an important aspect in the management of any disease process. There is an ever-growing body of evidence that supports the use of nutrition early on in many diseases. Early and appropriate nutrition can hasten recovery, …
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Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common canine tumor of the bladder and urethra. At this time, the cause of transitional cell carcinoma is not known. Exposure to carcinogenic compounds is suspected to be a contributing factor, but very …
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most advanced imaging technique used in veterinary medicine. MRI provides detailed images of internal structures and reveal subtle abnormalities that cannot be identified with radiographs or CT scans. In some …
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