Difference between revisions of "Lizard Enteritis"
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| − | [[Image:Lizard_enteritis.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Intussusception may occur as secondary to enteritis''' (Copyright © RVC)]] | + | [[Image:Lizard_enteritis.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Intussusception may occur as a secondary to enteritis''' (Copyright © RVC)]] |
| − | Enteric infections that result in clinical problems are, in general, uncommon. They | + | Enteric infections that result in clinical problems are, in general, uncommon. They are usually related to poor husbandry. |
'''Clinical signs''' include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea. | '''Clinical signs''' include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea. | ||
| − | '''Diagnosis''' - history, [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]], faecal cultures, | + | '''Diagnosis''' - history, [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]], faecal cultures, radiology, [[Lizard and Snake Haemotology|haematology]] and [[Lizard and Snake Biochemistry|biochemistry]]. |
'''Treatment''': | '''Treatment''': | ||
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* Increased dietary fibre (bran, hay, alfalfa pellets) | * Increased dietary fibre (bran, hay, alfalfa pellets) | ||
* Oral inoculation of parasite-free faeces from a healthy iguana | * Oral inoculation of parasite-free faeces from a healthy iguana | ||
| − | * Antibiotics | + | * Antibiotics |
| − | * [[Lizard Supportive Care|Supportive care]] | + | * [[Lizard Supportive Care|Supportive care]] |
[[Category:Lizard_Gastrointestinal_Diseases|E]] | [[Category:Lizard_Gastrointestinal_Diseases|E]] | ||
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Enteric infections that result in clinical problems are, in general, uncommon. They are usually related to poor husbandry.
Clinical signs include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea.
Diagnosis - history, physical examination, faecal cultures, radiology, haematology and biochemistry.
Treatment:
- Symptomatic therapy (e.g. kaolin)
- Increased dietary fibre (bran, hay, alfalfa pellets)
- Oral inoculation of parasite-free faeces from a healthy iguana
- Antibiotics
- Supportive care