Emergency care of invertebrates

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2007 May;10(2):621-45. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2007.01.005.

Abstract

Invertebrate species are commonly kept as pets as well as display and research animals. Clinicians interested in zoologic medicine should be prepared to provide veterinary care for these interesting creatures. This article provides an overview on the critical care of commonly encountered invertebrate species.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia / methods
  • Anesthesia / veterinary
  • Animals
  • Emergency Medical Services*
  • Female
  • Invertebrates* / anatomy & histology
  • Invertebrates* / physiology
  • Male
  • Species Specificity
  • Veterinary Medicine / methods*
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy
  • Wounds and Injuries / veterinary*