Whitaker B R, Wright K M, Barnett S L
National Aquarium, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 1999 May;2(2):265-90, v-vi. doi: 10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30125-1.
The veterinarian presented with an amphibian patient must be prepared to assess both the animal's medical condition and its husbandry record; good health is inextricably linked to proper care and diet. This article provides the clinician with guidelines for maintaining amphibians in captivity, including information on climate control and lighting, housing and cage enrichment, and nutrition. The article also covers questions to ask when taking a history, methods of restraint, and practical advice on the equipment and techniques used to conduct a complete physical examination of the amphibian patient.
面对两栖动物患者的兽医必须准备好评估动物的健康状况及其饲养记录；良好的健康状况与适当的护理和饮食有着千丝万缕的联系。本文为临床医生提供了圈养两栖动物的指导方针，包括气候控制和照明、饲养环境和笼子布置以及营养方面的信息。文章还涵盖了病史询问、保定方法以及对两栖动物患者进行全面体格检查所用设备和技术的实用建议。
