Index. Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) Note: Page numbers of article titles are in boldface type.

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1 Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) Index Note: Page numbers of article titles are in boldface type. A Abscesses, oral bacterial, in reptiles, Accessory reproductive organs, in avians, 61 ACE inhibitors, for cardiac disease, in avians, Activity level, in avian cardiology, 4 Aerosol therapy, for respiratory diseases, in reptiles, 226 Airsac, in reptiles, anatomy of, Alimentary tract, of rabbits, schematic diagram of, Alimentation therapy, for dehydration, in marine fish, Alloxan, impact on pancreatic islet beta cells, in reptiles, 195 Alpha cells, pancreatic islet, in reptiles, 192 Ammonia, urine, in avian renal assessment, 37 Amphibians, lipid metabolism and storage in, corneal lipidosis, , 162 diet factors of, hypercholesterolemia, , 162 hypovitaminosis A and, 158, 164 in captive versus wild species, physiology of, prevention of related disorders of, synopsis of, treatment of related disorders of, xanthomatosis, , 162 Amyloid deposition, in avian renal disorders, 49 Anamnesis, for nephrology disorders, in green iguanas, Angiography, in avian cardiology, Anomalies, congenital. See specific anomaly. cystic urogenital, in ferrets, Antimicrobial agents, for respiratory diseases, in reptiles, Appendix, of rabbits, anatomy and physiology of, Arginine vasotocin (AVT), as osmoregulation factor, in freshwater fish, 178 Arrhythmias, in avians, Articular gout, in avians, 46 Assays, in avian cardiology, 6 7 Atherosclerosis, in avians, 19 treatment of, Auscultation, in avian cardiology, 5 Autoimmune pancreatitis, in reptiles, 197 Avians, breeding activity of, behavioral alteration of, 79 disorders affecting, factors influencing, 67 69, 77 inappropriate management of, 80 cardiology of, 1 28 activity level and, 4 angiography for, auscultation technique, 5 cardiac output physiology, 3 4 clinical disease presentation in, 4 6 coelomic palpation in, 5 6 common arrhythmias, conduction system physiology, 3 diagnostic tests for, 6 15 diet and, 4 disease processes in, atherosclerosis, 19 congenital, congestive failure, /03/$ - see front matter Ó 2003, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. PII: S ( 0 2 )

2 276 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) Avians (continued ) endocardial, 16 epicardial, myocardial, neoplasia, 17 pericardial, toxins as, electrocardiography interpretations, 8 13 functional anatomy for, 1 3 lab pathology in, 6 7 physical examination guidelines, 5 pulse oximetry in, 15 radiography for, 7 8 signalment in, 4 treatment regimens in, for atherosclerosis, pharmaceutical, supportive, 23 ultrasonography for, proventriculus and ventriculus of, anatomy of, diseases of, bacterial, fungal, impactive, intoxicative, neoplasia, 105 parasitic, viral, physiology of, synopsis of, 83, 105 renal disease in, anatomy of, congenital, 45 degenerative, diagnosis of, biopsy techniques, blood tests for, computed tomography for, 44 endoscopy for, radiology for, ultrasound for, urinalysis for, urography for, gout as, hemorrhagic, infectious, metabolic, neoplastic, 50 obstructive, 49 physiology of, renal failure as, reproductive tract of, anatomy of, female, male, disorders of, female, involving both sexes, male, physiology and endocrinology of, female, general, male, sexual activity factors, 67 69, 77, 79 synopsis of, 57, 80 B Bacterial infections, in avians, of digestive tract, of renal system, 52 in reptiles, of respiratory tract, Behavioral alteration, sexual, in avians, 79 Beta blockers, for cardiac disease, in avians, Beta cells, pancreatic islet, in reptiles, 192, 195 Bile acid physiology, in rabbits, 144 Biochemistry, for neoplasia, in reptiles, 258 for renal assessment, in avians, 33 in green iguanas, 235, 237 in avian cardiology, 6 Biopsy(ies), for neoplasia, in reptiles, 259 for nephrology disorders, in green iguanas, coeliotomy, cranial tail cutdown, 243 endoscopic, renal, ultrasound-guided, 244 for pancreatic disease, in reptiles, for renal disease, in avians, Birds. See Avians. Bleeding, renal, in avians, Blood glucose, with reptile pancreatic disease, sampling of, 199 variations of, Blood insulin levels, with reptile pancreatic disease, 200 Blood tests, for neoplasia, in reptiles, 258 for osmoregulation assessment, in fish, for renal assessment, in green iguanas, for respiratory assessment, in reptiles, 219 for urogenital disease, in ferrets, 117

3 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), in urogenital disease, in ferrets, 113, 117 Bone marrow suppression, estrogeninduced, in ferrets, Breeding behavior. See Sexual activity. C Calcium, in avian renal disease, 34 35, 49 Calcium channel blockers, for cardiac disease, in avians, 22 Candidiasis, of digestive tract, in avians, Carbon dioxide exchange physiology, in reptiles, Cardiac glycosides, for cardiac disease, in avians, 21 Cardiac output, in avian cardiology, 3 4 Cardiac physiology, in avians, conduction system, 3 hemodynamics, 3 4 Cardiac shunting, in reptiles, , 226 Cardiology, of avians, 1 28 activity level and, 4 angiography for, auscultation technique, 5 cardiac output physiology, 3 4 clinical disease presentation in, 4 6 coelomic palpation in, 5 6 common arrhythmias, conduction system physiology, 3 diagnostic tests for, 6 15 diet and, 4 disease processes in, congenital, congestive failure, endocardial, 16 epicardial, myocardial, neoplasia, 17 pericardial, toxins as, electrocardiography interpretations, 8 13 functional anatomy for, 1 3 lab pathology in, 6 7 physical examination guidelines, 5 radiography for, 7 8 signalment in, 4 treatment regimens in, for atherosclerosis, pharmaceutical, supportive, 23 ultrasonography for, Cardiomyopathy, in avians, 17 Catheterization, urethral, in ferrets, in green iguanas, as endoscopic, 239 Cecotrophs, in rabbits, cecocolonic motility and, digestion and absorption of, 144 food intake and temporal relativity of, hard versus soft production phases of, Cecum, of rabbits, anatomy and physiology of, Chelonians, pancreas anatomy of, diseases of. See Pancreatic diseases. Chemotherapy, for neoplasia, in reptiles, Chewing function, in rabbits, 140 Chloride, as osmoregulation ion, in elasmobranchs, in freshwater fish, in marine fish, Cholecystokinin (CCK), for avian digestion, Cholesterol disorders, in amphibians, See also Lipid metabolism and storage. Chronic interstitial nephritis, in ferrets, Chronic respiratory tract disease, in reptiles, 215 Chyme physiology, in rabbits, 144 Cloacitis, in avians, 77 Cloacolithiasis, in avians, Coccidiosis, pancreatic, in reptiles, Coeliotomy biopsy, in green iguanas, for nephrology disorders, Coelomic effusions, in reptiles, 216 Coelomic fat bodies, in amphibians, anatomy and physiology of, lipid disorders and, in prevention and treatment,

4 278 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) Coelomic fat bodies (continued ) lipid metabolism and storage role of, Coelomic palpation, in avian cardiology, 5 6 Colon, of rabbits, anatomy and physiology of, Complete blood count, in avian cardiology, 6 Computed tomography (CT), of renal system, in avians, 44 of respiratory system, in reptiles, 218 Conduction system, cardiac, in avians, 3 Congenital cardiac disease, in avians, Congenital defects, of kidneys, in avians, 45 Congestive heart failure, in avians, Copper poisoning, in avians, 104 Coprophagy, in rabbits, 147 Corneal lipidosis, in amphibians, , 162 treatment of, Cortisol, as osmoregulation factor, in fish, 171, 176 Cranial tail cutdown biopsy, in green iguanas, for nephrology disorders, 243 Creatinine, in renal disease, in avians, 34 in urogenital disease, in ferrets, 113, 117 Crocodilians, pancreas anatomy of, 190, 192 diseases of. See Pancreatic diseases. Cryptorchidism, in ferrets, 132 Cryptosporidia, in digestive tract, of avians, 100 Cuban tree frog, lipid metabolism and storage in, serum values for, Cuticle, in avian digestive system, Cystic hyperplasia, of oviduct, in avians, 76 Cystic kidneys, in ferrets, 118 Cystic ovary, in avians, 76 Cystic urogenital anomalies, in ferrets, Cystitis, in ferrets, 122 Cystocentesis, for nephrology disorders, in green iguanas, 239 Cytology. See Histopathologic examination. D Dehydration, in fish, freshwater, marine, 173, Diabetes mellitus, in reptiles, hyperglycemia versus, Diaphragm, in reptiles, anatomy of, 212 Diet, in avian cardiology, 4 Digestion, in avians, physiology of, in rabbits, gastric, postweaning, preweaning and during weaning, intestinal, 144 Digestive system, of avians. See Proventriculus;Ventriculus. of rabbits, physiology of. See Gastrointestinal physiology. schematic diagram of, 137, 139 Diuresis, stress-related, in freshwater fish, Diuretics, for cardiac disease, in avians, Drug toxicity, iatrogenic, in ferrets, Ductal calculosis, pancreatic, in reptiles, 207 Ductus deferens, in avians, anatomy of, 61 Dystocia, in avians, E Ectopic eggs, in avians, 72 Effusions, pericardial, in avians, Egg laying, chronic, in avians, Egg production, in avians, anatomy for, disorders of, Egg retention, in avians, Egg yolk peritonitis, in avians, Ejaculation, in avians, 66 Elasmobranchs, osmoregulation in, clinical implications, gills, hormonal influences, 182 introduction, kidney, 182

5 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) trimethylamine oxides, 181 urea, 181 Electrocardiography (ECG) interpretation, in avians, 8 13 Electrolytes, in osmoregulation, in avians, 31, in elasmobranchs, in freshwater fish, in marine fish, in renal assessment, in green iguanas, 235, 237 Endocardial disease, in avians, 16 Endocrine control, of osmoregulation, in elasmobranchs, 182 in ferrets, in freshwater fish, 178 of reproductive function, in avians, Endocrine pancreas, of reptiles, histopathologic examination of, 193, , Endoscopic biopsy, for neoplasia, in reptiles, 259 of renal system, in green iguanas, Endoscopy, of renal system, in avians, in green iguanas, 242 of respiratory system, in reptiles, 219 Environment, as lipid metabolism factor, in amphibians, Enzymes, urine, in avian renal assessment, 37 Epicardial disease, in avians, Epididymis, in avians, anatomy of, Esophagus, of rabbits, function of, 141 schematic diagram of, 138 Estrogen-induced bone marrow suppression, in ferrets, Exocrine pancreas, of reptiles, F Fat bodies, in amphibians, anatomy and physiology of, Ferrets, urogenital diseases in, anatomy in, diagnostic techniques for, physiology in, syndromes of, synopsis of, 111, 133 Fibrotic pancreatitis, in reptiles, Fish, osmoregulation in, elasmobranchs, clinical implications, gills, hormonal influences, 182 introduction, kidney, 182 trimethylamine oxides, 181 urea, 181 freshwater teleosts, clinical implications, extrarenal mechanisms, introduction, 177 kidneys and urinary bladder, marine teleosts, clinical implications, extrarenal mechanisms, renal/urinary bladder mechanisms, synopsis of, Fluid therapy, for dehydration, in elasmobranchs, in marine fish, 176 Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), reproductive function of, in avians, Foreign bodies, in digestive tract, of avians, in respiratory tract, of reptiles, 216, 220 Freshwater fish, osmoregulation in, clinical implications, extrarenal mechanisms, introduction, 177 kidneys and urinary bladder, Functional glucagonoma, pancreatic, in reptiles, 197 Fungal infections, in avians, of digestive tract, in reptiles, of respiratory tract, Fusus coli, of rabbits, anatomy and physiology of,

6 280 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) G Gasexchangephysiology, inreptiles, Gastric secretions, in avians, 84, 86 phases of, physiology of, Gastric yeast, in avians, Gastrin, for avian digestion, 90 Gastrointestinal cycle, in avians, Gastrointestinal physiology, of rabbits, esophagus, 141 large intestine, oral cavity, schematic diagram of, small intestine, stomach, synopsis of, , Genetics, of neoplasia, in reptiles, Gills, as osmoregulation factor, in elasmobranchs, Gizzard. See Ventriculus. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR), in elasmobranchs, 180 in ferrets, in marine fish, Glomerulonephropathy, in ferrets, 120 Glottis, in reptiles, anatomy of, Glucagonoma, functional pancreatic, in reptiles, 197 Glucose levels. See Blood glucose;urine glucose. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), reproductive function of, in avians, 63 64, Gonadotropins, reproductive function of, in avians, Gonads, in amphibians, lipid metabolism impact on, 154 Gout, in avians, Granulomas, pulmonary, in reptiles, 216, 220, 224 Green iguanas, nephrology of, clinical investigation of, anamnesis, biopsy techniques, blood analysis, cystocentesis, 239 endoscopic catheterization, 239 endoscopy, 242, 245 physical examination, 234 radiography, scintigraphy, 242 ultrasonography, urinalysis, renal anatomy and physiology in, renal diseases in, synopsis of, 231, Grit, for avian digestion, 87 Gut motility, in avians, 91 in rabbits, cecocolonic, hard feces phase, soft feces phase, 149 small intestinal, 143 H Heart anatomy, in avians, 1 2 Heart failure, congestive, in avians, Heavy metal toxicosis, in avians, 51, Helminthiasis, pancreatic, in reptiles, 207 Hematology, for neoplasia, in reptiles, 258 for renal assessment, in green iguanas, Hemodynamic physiology, in avians, 3 4 Hemorrhage, renal, in avians, Hepatic secretions, in rabbits, small intestine physiology and, Histopathologic examination, in reptiles, for neoplasia, for pancreatic diseases, 193, , Hormones, for digestive function, in avians, for reproductive function, in avians, osmoregulation role of, in elasmobranchs, 182 in freshwater fish, 178 Housing, as avian sexual activity factor, 68 Human chorionic gonadotropin, for chronic egg laying, in avians, 75 Humidity, as avian sexual activity factor, 68 Hunger stimulus, in rabbits, 148 Hydrochloric acid, for avian digestion, 88 89

7 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) Hydronephrosis, in ferrets, Hypercholesterolemia, in amphibians, , 162 Hyperglycemia, in reptiles, blood glucose sampling for, 199 blood insulin levels with, 200 clinical presentations of, diabetes mellitus versus, diagnostic approach to, experimental management of, glucosuria with, ketosis with, 200 literature review of, management of, necropsy for, overview of, 193 pancreatic biopsy for, physical examination for, 199 variables influencing blood glucose, Hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis, reproductive function role of, in avians, Hypovitaminosis A, in amphibian lipid disorders, 158, 164 in avian renal disorders, 49 I Iatrogenic drug toxicity, in ferrets, Ibuprofen toxicity, in ferrets, Immunosuppression, neoplasia from, in reptiles, Impactions, of digestive tract, in avians, Infectious diseases, in avians, of digestive tract, of renal system, in reptiles, neoplasia from, 267 of pancreas, of respiratory tract, Ingestion function, in rabbits, 140 Inguinal fat bodies, in amphibians, 153 Insulin(s), for hyperglycemia, in reptiles, 196, 198, 200, experimental management, Intermediate zone, of avian stomach, 83, 86 Interstitial nephritis, chronic, in ferrets, Intrapulmonary shunts, in reptiles, , 226 Intravenous pyelogram (IVP), for urogenital disease, in ferrets, Ion exchange, with osmoregulation, in freshwater fish, in marine fish, , 174 Islet cells/tissue, pancreatic, in reptiles, , 194 functional tumor of, 197 histopathologic examination of, 193, , K Ketosis, in reptiles, 200 Kidneys, anatomy and physiology of, in avians, in ferrets, in green iguanas, biopsy of, in avians, in green iguanas, congenital defects of, in avians, 45 cystic, in ferrets, 118 degenerative changes in, disease of. See Renal disease. osmoregulation role of, in elasmobranchs, 182 in ferrets, in freshwater fish, in marine fish, urate deposits in, in avians, L Lab pathology. See also specific test. with cardiac disease, in avians, 6 7 Large intestine, of rabbits, cecotroph production and cecocolonic motility, cecotrophy related to food intake, cecum and appendix components, colon and fusus coli components, hard feces motility phase, schematic diagram of, 138 soft feces motility phase, 149 Lead toxicity, in avians, Leuprolide acetate, for chronic egg laying, in avians, Lipid metabolism and storage, in amphibians,

8 282 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) Lipid metabolism (continued ) corneal lipidosis, , 162 diet factors of, hypercholesterolemia, , 162 hypovitaminosis A and, 158, 164 in captive versus wild species, physiology of, prevention of related disorders of, synopsis of, treatment of related disorders of, xanthomatosis, , 162 Lipidosis, corneal, in amphibians, , 162 treatment of, Lizards, neoplasia of, diagnosis of, 255, differential diagnosis of, 260 etiology of, institutional pathology record review, literature review, synopsis of, 249, 255, 768 treatment of, pancreas anatomy of, 189, 191 diseases of. See Pancreatic diseases. Locomotion disorders, avian sexual activity and, 79 Lower respiratory disease, in reptiles, emergencies with, therapy for, Lungs, in reptiles, anatomy of, 212 Luteinizing hormone (LH), reproductive function of, in avians, chronic egg laying and, M Magnesium, as osmoregulation ion, in fish, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), of respiratory system, in reptiles, Marek s disease, in avians, 19, 22 Marine fish, osmoregulation in, clinical implications, extrarenal mechanisms, renal/urinary bladder mechanisms, Megabacteria, of digestive tract, in avians, Metabolic disorders, in avians, renal disease and, Metritis, in avians, 72 Motility. See Gut motility. Mucous secretion, in avian digestive system, 84, 86 Muscle cells, cardiac, in avians, 2 Mycobacteriosis, of digestive tract, in avians, Myocardial infarctions, in avians, 17 Myocarditis, in avians, N Nares, in reptiles, anatomy of, Nasal cavities, in reptiles, anatomy of, clinical disease in, Necropsy examination, in reptiles, for neoplasia, for pancreatic disease, Necrotizing pancreatitis, acute, in reptiles, Nematodes, in digestive tract, of avians, Neoplasia, in avians, cardiac, 17 gastric, 105 ovarian, 77 renal, 50 testicular, in ferrets, urogenital, in reptiles, diagnosis of, 255, biopsy techniques, 259 blood work for, 258 cytology in, imaging for, necropsy examination for, physical examination for, 255, 257 differential diagnosis of, 260 etiology of, institutional pathology record review, literature review, pancreatic, , 208 pulmonary, 216, 220 synopsis of, 249, 255, 768 treatment of, medical, supportive for paraneoplastic disorders,

9 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) surgical, workup and staging for, Nephritis, in avians, acute and chronic, in ferrets, chronic interstitial, Nephrology, of green iguanas, clinical investigation of, anamnesis, biopsy techniques, blood analysis, cystocentesis, 239 endoscopic catheterization, 239 endoscopy, 242, 245 physical examination, 234 radiography, scintigraphy, 242 ultrasonography, urinalysis, renal anatomy and physiology in, renal diseases in, synopsis of, 231, Nephron unit, in avians, anatomy of, 31 in fish, osmoregulation role of, 172, 174 Nephropathy, toxic, in avians, 51 in ferrets, Nephrosis, in avians, Nerve plexus, in avian kidneys, 29, Nesting, as avian sexual activity factor, 68 Nutrition, as avian sexual activity factor, 68 as lipid disorder factor, in amphibians, as supportive treatment, in reptiles with cancer, 266 O Oncogenes, neoplasia from, in reptiles, Oophoritis, in avians, 71 Oral cavity, bacterial abscesses of, in reptiles, of rabbits, chewing function, 140 ingestion function, 140 salivary secretions by, schematic diagram of, 138 Orchitis, in avians, 69 Osmoregulation, in avians, 31 32, 36 in ferrets, in fish, elasmobranchs, clinical implications, gills, hormonal influences, 182 introduction, kidney, 182 trimethylamine oxides, 181 urea, 181 freshwater teleosts, clinical implications, extrarenal mechanisms, introduction, 177 kidneys and urinary bladder, marine teleosts, clinical implications, extrarenal mechanisms, renal/urinary bladder mechanisms, synopsis of, major ions involved in, 169 Ovarian remnants, in ferrets, 131 Ovary(ies), in avians, anatomy of, disorders of, in ferrets, anatomy of, 112 Oviduct, in avians, cystic hyperplasia of, 76 prolapse of, 74 Oxygen exchange physiology, in reptiles, Oxygen therapy, for respiratory diseases, in reptiles, P Pancreatectomy, for hyperglycemia, in reptiles, Pancreatic biopsy, in reptiles, Pancreatic diseases, of reptiles, acute necrotizing pancreatitis as, anatomy in, ductal calculosis as, 207 endocrine perspectives, exocrine perspectives, fibrotic pancreatitis as, general perspectives, histopathologic examination for, 193, , hyperglycemia as,

10 284 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) Pancreatic diseases (continued ) diagnostic approach to, literature review of, management of, pathology of, , inflammatory pathology, neoplastic, , 208 pancreatitis as, parasitic pathology, Pancreatic ductal calculosis, in reptiles, 207 Pancreatic fibrosis, in reptiles, Pancreatic parasitic infections, in reptiles, Pancreatic secretions, in rabbits, in small intestine physiology, Pancreatitis, in reptiles, Papillomatous disease, in avians, 78 Paraneoplastic disorders, in reptiles, pancreatic, supportive treatment of, Parasitic infections, in avians, of digestive tract, of renal system, in reptiles, of pancreas, of respiratory tract, Parenteral fluid therapy, for dehydration, in elasmobranchs, in marine fish, Penetrating injuries, of respiratory tract, in reptiles, 225 Penis, in avians, anatomy of, 61 prolapse of, 71 in ferrets, anatomy of, catheterization of, Pepsinogen, for avian digestion, Pericardial disease, in avians, Peristalsis, in rabbits, 143 hard feces phase, soft feces phase, 149 Peritonitis, egg yolk, in avians, Phallus. See Penis. Phosphorus, in renal disease, in avians, 35 Physical examination, for cardiac disease, in avians, 5 for neoplasia, in reptiles, 255, 257 of renal system, in green iguanas, 234 of respiratory system, in reptiles, Pneumonia, in reptiles, 216, 220, 224 Potassium, as osmoregulation ion, in avians, 34 in fish, Prolactin, as osmoregulation factor, in freshwater fish, 178 Prostate gland, in ferrets, anatomy of, 112 Prostatitis, in ferrets, Prostatomegaly, in ferrets, Protein, urine, in avian renal assessment, 37 Proventricular dilatation syndrome (PDD), in avians, from viruses, from yeast, 93 treatment of, Proventriculus, of avians, anatomy of, diseases of, bacterial, foreign body, fungal, impactive, intoxicative, neoplasia, 105 parasitic, viral, physiology of, synopsis of, 83, 105 Pulse oximetry, in avian cardiology, 15 Pyelonephritis, in ferrets, Pylorus, in avians, 83, 88 Pyometra, in ferrets, 131 R Rabbits, gastrointestinal physiology of, esophagus, 141 large intestine, oral cavity, schematic diagram of, small intestine, stomach, synopsis of, , Radiography, in avian cardiology, 7 8 of neoplasia, in reptiles, 257 of renal system, in avians, in green iguanas, ofrespiratorysystem,inreptiles, Rainfall, as avian sexual activity factor, 68

11 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) Renal biopsy, in avians, in green iguanas, Renal disease. See also Kidneys. in avians, anatomy of, congenital, 45 degenerative, diagnosis of, biopsy techniques, blood tests for, computed tomography for, 44 endoscopy for, radiology for, ultrasound for, urinalysis for, urography for, gout as, hemorrhagic, infectious, metabolic, neoplastic, 50 obstructive, 49 physiology of, renal failure as, in green iguanas, clinical investigation of, Renal failure, in avians, acute and chronic, Renal hemorrhage, in avians, Renal osmoregulation, in avians, in ferrets, in fish, Reproductive tract, of avians, anatomy of, female, male, disorders of, female, involving both sexes, male, physiology and endocrinology of, female, general, male, sexual activity factors, 67 69, 77, 79 synopsis of, 57, 80 of ferrets, anatomy and physiology of, disorders of, diagnostic techniques for, syndromes of, synopsis of, 111, 133 Reptiles, neoplasia of, diagnosis of, 255, biopsy techniques, 259 blood work for, 258 cytology in, imaging for, necropsy examination for, physical examination for, 255, 257 differential diagnosis of, 260 etiology of, institutional pathology record review, literature review, synopsis of, 249, 255, 768 treatment of, medical, supportive for paraneoplastic disorders, surgical, workup and staging for, pancreatic diseases of, acute necrotizing pancreatitis as, anatomy in, ductal calculosis as, 207 endocrine perspectives, exocrine perspectives, fibrotic pancreatitis as, general perspectives, histopathologic examination for, 193, , hyperglycemia as, diagnostic approach to, literature review of, management of, pathology of, , inflammatory pathology, neoplastic, , 208 pancreatitis as, parasitic pathology, paraneoplastic disorders in, pancreatic, supportive treatment of, respiratory medicine of, anatomy in, clinical signs of disease, diagnostic tests and sample collection in, etiology of disease, bacterial, fungal, 223 infectious, 220 noninfectious, 220 parasitic, viral, for emergencies, physiology in,

12 286 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) Reptiles (continued ) synopsis of, therapy in, aerosol, 226 pharmacokinetic, prevention, 227 supportive and monitoring, Resection, of neoplasia, in reptiles, Respiratory disease. See Respiratory medicine. Respiratory emergencies, in reptiles, Respiratory medicine, in reptiles, anatomy in, clinical signs of disease, diagnostic tests and sample collection in, etiology of disease, bacterial, fungal, 223 infectious, 220 noninfectious, 220 parasitic, viral, for emergencies, physiology in, synopsis of, therapy in, aerosol, 226 pharmacokinetic, prevention, 227 supportive and monitoring, Respiratory monitoring, for respiratory disease, in reptiles, Respiratory support, for respiratory disease, in reptiles, Respiratory system, disease of. See Respiratory medicine. in reptiles, anatomy and physiology of, Respiratory tract disease, chronic, in reptiles, 215 S Salinity baths, for electrolyte imbalance, in elasmobranchs, 184 Salivary secretions, in rabbits, Salpingitis, in avians, 72 Scintigraphy, of renal system, in green iguanas, 242 Seasonal cycles, of avian sexual activity, Secretory glands, of avians, digestive, 84, 86 of rabbits, in small intestine, 144 salivary, Segmentation, in rabbits, 143 Semen, in avians, production of, 59 types of, 61 Septicemia, in reptiles, 215 Sex determination, in avians, Sexual activity, in amphibians, lipid metabolism impact on, in avians, behavioral alteration of, 79 disorders affecting, factors influencing, 67 69, 77 inappropriate management of, 80 Sexual development and maturity, in amphibians, lipid metabolism impact on, in ferrets, 114 Signalment, in avian cardiology, 4 Small intestines, in rabbits, anatomy and motility of, 143 pancreatic and hepatic secretions by, schematic diagram of, 138 secretive and absorptive physiology of, 144 Snakes, pancreas anatomy of, 189, 191 diseases of. See Pancreatic diseases. Social contacts, as avian sexual activity factor, Sodium chloride, as osmoregulation ion, in avians, 34 in elasmobranchs, in freshwater fish, in marine fish, Solute absorption, in nephrons, of marine fish, 172, 174 Spermatogenesis, in avians, 59, 61 physiology of, Spermiogenesis, Staging, of neoplasia, in reptiles, Stomach, of avians, anatomy of, diseases of, physiology of, of rabbits, anatomy of, 141 postweaning physiology of,

13 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) preweaning and weaning physiology of, schematic diagram of, 138 Sulfate, as osmoregulation ion, in fish, Supportive care, for cardiac disease, in avians, 23 for paraneoplastic disorders, in reptiles, for respiratory disease, in reptiles, Symptomatic treatment, for cardiac disease, in avians, 23 T Teleosts. See Fish. Temperature, environmental, as amphibian lipid metabolism factor, Testicles (testis), in avians, anatomy of, disorders of, in ferrets, anatomy of, 112 delayed descent of, 132 Testicular degeneration, in avians, Testicular neoplasms, in avians, Toxic nephropathy, in avians, 51 in ferrets, Toxins and toxic poisoning, in avians, cardiac disease from, Trachea, in reptiles, anatomy of, clinical disease in, Trimethylamine oxides (TMAO), as osmoregulation factor, in elasmobranchs, Tumor suppressor genes, neoplasia and, in reptiles, U Ultrasonography, in avian cardiology, of neoplasia, in reptiles, of renal system, in avians, in green iguanas, of respiratory system, in reptiles, 218 Ultrasound-guided biopsy, of renal system, in green iguanas, 244 Upper respiratory disease, in reptiles, emergencies with, therapy for, Urate deposits, in kidneys, of avians, Urea, as osmoregulation factor, in avians, 31, in elasmobranchs, Urethral catheterization, in ferrets, in green iguanas, endoscopic, 239 Urethral obstruction, in avians, 49 in ferrets, Uric acid, in avian renal assessment, 33 34, 36 Urinalysis, for renal assessment, in avians, in green iguanas, Urinary bladder, osmoregulation role of, in freshwater fish, in marine fish, Urinary sediment, in avian renal assessment, 37 Urinary system, in ferrets, anatomy and physiology of, disease of. See Urogenital disease. Urine glucose, in avian renal assessment, 37 in reptile pancreatic disease, 199 Urogenital disease, in ferrets, anatomy in, diagnostic techniques for, physiology in, syndromes of, See also specific syndrome. synopsis of, 111, 133 Urography, of renal system, in avians, Urolithiasis, in avians, 49 in ferrets, Uterus, torsion of, in avians, V Ventilation physiology, in reptiles, Ventriculus, of avians, anatomy of, diseases of, bacterial, foreign body, fungal, impactive, intoxicative, neoplasia, 105

14 288 Index / Vet Clin Exot Anim 6 (2003) Ventriculus (continued ) parasitic, viral, physiology of, synopsis of, 83, 105 Viral infections, in avians, of digestive tract, of renal system, 52 in reptiles, neoplasia from, 267 of pancreas, 208 of respiratory tract, , Visceral gout, in avians, Visual examination, of respiratory system, in reptiles, Vitamin A imbalance, in avian renal disorders, 34 35, 49 Vitamin D toxicosis, in avians, 102, 104 Vitellogenesis, in amphibians, lipid metabolism impact on, Volatile fatty acids (VFAs), in rabbit digestion, 146 W Water absorption, in nephrons, of marine fish, 172, 174 Weaning, of rabbits, gastric physiology before, during, and after, X Xanthomatosis, in amphibians, , 162 Y Yeast infections, in avians, of digestive tract, Z Zinc toxicity, in avians, in ferrets, 120 Zygomycete infections, in avians, of digestive tract, 95