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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 secondary to enteritis''' (Copyright © RVC)]]
Enteric infections that result in clinical problems are, in general, uncommon. They are usually related to poor husbandry.
Enteric infections that result in clinical problems are, in general, uncommon. They can be associated with a bacterial pathogen, however this is not necesarily always the case. Indeed, enteritis is often related to poor husbandry, inappropriate diet, misuse of antimicrobials, parasites, stress and foreign bodies.
'''Clinical signs''' include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea.
'''Clinical signs''' include vomiting (grave prognosis) and diarrhoea.
* 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 based on sensitivity testing
* [[Lizard Supportive Care|Supportive care]]
* [[Lizard Supportive Care|Supportive care]] with specific attention to hydration status.
[[Category:Lizard_Gastrointestinal_Diseases|E]]
[[Category:Lizard_Gastrointestinal_Diseases|E]]