Dermatology of reptiles: a clinical approach to diagnosis and treatment. |
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| Authors: | K A Harkewicz |
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| Institution: | Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital, Berkeley, California, USA. harkherp@aol.com |
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| Abstract: | As herpetoculture becomes more commonly practiced, many of the dermatologic problems discussed in this article will be encountered less frequently. Many of the problems result from a general lack of knowledge regarding proper nutrition, husbandry, and the overall needs of reptiles within a captive environment. As reptiles become more a part of the mainstream pet population, information about their care will undoubtedly become more accessible, and as more captive-raised reptiles become available in the pet trade, many of the dermatoses currently associated with wild-caught animals will become less common. |
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