Lizard Physical Examination - Revision history

Bara at 14:18, 2 November 2010

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Sexing

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Pharynx

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Tympanum

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Tympanum

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Skin

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Ophthalmologic Examination

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Shedding

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Shedding

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	Carry out normal measurement procedures, such as rostrum to [[Cloaca\|cloaca]], [[Cloaca\|cloaca]] to tail tip and weight.		Carry out normal measurement procedures, such as rostrum to [[Cloaca\|cloaca]], [[Cloaca\|cloaca]] to tail tip and weight.
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		+	==Literature Search==
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		+	Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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		+	[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093118384.pdf '''Neurologic examination in reptiles - Part I: Cranial nerve examination.''' Bennett, R. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 17-21 January, 2009, 2009, pp 1766-1767 - '''Full Text Article''']
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		+	[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093118385.pdf '''Neurologic examination in reptiles - Part II: Localizing neurologic dysfunction.''' Bennett, R. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 17-21 January, 2009, 2009, pp 1768-1769 - '''Full Text Article''']
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	Carry out normal measurement procedures, such as rostrum to [[Cloaca\|cloaca]], [[Cloaca\|cloaca]] to tail tip and weight.		Carry out normal measurement procedures, such as rostrum to [[Cloaca\|cloaca]], [[Cloaca\|cloaca]] to tail tip and weight.
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 * Enlarged kidneys may be palpated by this method. Endoscopic examination should be considered.
 * Examine the tail for swellings, masses, tail tip necrosis and evidence of [[Autotomy|tail loss and regeneration]].
 ==Sexing==

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 * Check for discharges and foreign body.
 * Observe during respiration to differentiate between discharges originating from [[Lizard Respiratory System|respiratory]] or [[Lizard Gastrointestinal System|GIT]].
 ====Pharynx====
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-'''For information on the lizard's respiratory system, see''' [[Lizard Respiratory System|Lizard Respiratory System]].
+'''For more information on the normal anatomy and physiology of the lizard's respiratory system, see''' [[Lizard Respiratory System|Lizard Respiratory System]].
 '''For information on the lizard's sense of taste and smell, see''' [[Lizard Taste and Smell|Lizard Taste and Smell]].

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 '''For more information on the anatomy of the lizard eye, see''' [[Lizard Eye|Lizard Eye]].
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 * Check that there is no abnormal swelling.
-'''For more information on the anatomy of a normal lizard ear, see''' [[Lizard Ear|Lizard Ear]].
+'''For more information on the anatomy of the lizard ear, see''' [[Lizard Ear|Lizard Ear]].
 ===Skull and mandible===

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 Consider examining in a quiet area; the use of the [[Lizard_Handling_and_Restraint#Non-chemical_restraint_-_the_oculovagal_response|oculovagal reflex]] will allow for a more relaxed clinical examination.
 ==Skin==
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 Skin folding indicates dehydration, cachexia. Assessment of dehydration in reptiles is analogous to mammals. With 5-8% dehydration there is loss of skin elasticity with a wrinkled appearance. With more severe dehydration (10-15%) the eyes are sunken and the mucous membranes become dry and sticky (consider that the oral cavity of most reptiles is relatively dry compared with mammals).
-'''For more information on lizard skin, see''' [[Lizard Integument|Lizard Integument]].
+'''For more information on normal lizard skin anatomy, see''' [[Lizard Integument|Lizard Integument]].

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 * The [[Lizard Eye|eyes]] should be clear and free of discharge.
 * The [[Lizard Eye|eyes]] should be bright and clear.
 ====Ophthalmologic Examination====
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 * Other diagnostic tools, such as tonometry (measurement of the intraocular pressure), stains, cytology, bacteriology, histopathology and electron microscopy, in addition to routine diagnostic tools ([[Lizard and Snake Haemotology|haemotology]], [[Lizard and Snake Biochemistry|biochemistry]], [[Lizard and Snake Imaging|radiology and ultrasound]]) can also be used to detect an ocular disease or underlying problem in lizards.
-'''For more information on the eye, see''' [[Lizard Eye|Lizard Eye]].
+'''For more information on the anatomy of the lizard eye, see''' [[Lizard Eye|Lizard Eye]].
 ===Tympanum===

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 '''For more information on lizard skin, see''' [[Lizard Integument|Lizard Integument]].
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 Shedding is regular and generally occurs in a piecemeal fashion. It occurs about every 4 to 6 weeks, more often for younger animals during the peak growing seasons and more slowly during winter.
-'''For detailed information on lizard shedding, see''' [[Lizard Shedding|Lizard Shedding]].
+'''For detailed information on shedding in lizards, see''' [[Lizard Shedding|Lizard Shedding]].
 ==Head==