Inappropriate husbandry and diet are among the main reasons for the presentation of birds and reptiles in veterinary practice.
Ce document traite du diagnostic en laboratoire des maladies rénales chez les oiseaux, les reptiles, les amphibiens et les poissons, y compris les facteurs d'influence et les paramètres appropriés pour le diagnostic.
The diagnosis of thyroid hormone disorders plays a significant role in small animal medicine, especiall in dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. However, birds and reptiles can also exhibit thyroid disorders, often due to causes like thyroiditis or iodine deficiency.
Parrots, which include the popular budgerigars and cockatiels, are commonly kept pets.
Turtles and tortoises are popular pets which can become very old when kept properly.
In recent years, our understanding of infectious diseases in reptiles has grown immensely.
Pet reptiles are frequently presented to the practice for various types of skin lesions.
Over the last few decades the popularity of reptiles as pets has increased.







