by Alyssa Scagnelli DVM, DACZM (ed.)

In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Alyssa Scagnelli brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Internal Medicine. Top experts in the field provide an in-depth update on internal medicine of zoological species, with emphasis on companion zoological animals. Articles include relevant anatomy and physiology, laying a foundational understanding for diagnostics and treatment, and provide a systems-based review and update of clinical conditions across a range of species.

- Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including cutaneous manifestations of internal disease; lower urinary disorders of exotic animal species; blood pressure and hypertension of exotic animals; toxicology of zoological companion animals; pet reptile infectious disease; expanding the role of vitamin D in exotic animal health; and more

- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on updates in internal medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice

- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews