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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. | | 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. |
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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). | | 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). |
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− | '''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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| '''For more information on the anatomy of the lizard eye, see''' [[Lizard Eye|Lizard Eye]]. | | '''For more information on the anatomy of the lizard eye, see''' [[Lizard Eye|Lizard Eye]]. |
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| ===Tympanum=== | | ===Tympanum=== |
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| * Check that there is no abnormal swelling. | | * Check that there is no abnormal swelling. |
− | '''For more information on the lizard ear, see''' [[Lizard Ear|Lizard Ear]]. | + | '''For more information on the anatomy of the lizard ear, see''' [[Lizard Ear|Lizard Ear]]. |
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| * Check for discharges and foreign body. | | * Check for discharges and foreign body. |
| * Observe during respiration to differentiate between discharges originating from [[Lizard Respiratory System|respiratory]] or [[Lizard Gastrointestinal System|GIT]]. | | * Observe during respiration to differentiate between discharges originating from [[Lizard Respiratory System|respiratory]] or [[Lizard Gastrointestinal System|GIT]]. |
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| '''For information on the lizard's sense of taste and smell, see''' [[Lizard Taste and Smell|Lizard Taste and Smell]]. | | '''For information on the lizard's sense of taste and smell, see''' [[Lizard Taste and Smell|Lizard Taste and Smell]]. |
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| * Enlarged kidneys may be palpated by this method. Endoscopic examination should be considered. | | * 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]]. | | * Examine the tail for swellings, masses, tail tip necrosis and evidence of [[Autotomy|tail loss and regeneration]]. |
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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== |
| + | [[File:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]] |
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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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