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Desert Monitor
The Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus) is a large, fierce monitor of the Sahara and Asian deserts, reaching up to 140 cm and famed for its endurance and venom-resistant diet of snakes and scorpions. Difficult and dangerous to keep, it is not recommended for beginners.
Florida East Coast Diamondback Terrapin
The Florida East Coast Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is a dark, subdued brackish-marsh turtle from Florida's Atlantic coast, uncommon in the trade. Unique among turtles, it thrives in brackish water near seawater salinity, so it is best kept in slightly brackish conditions.
Kinosternon acutum (Tabasco Mud Turtle)
The Tabasco mud turtle (Kinosternon acutum) is a medium-sized mud turtle prized for its vivid head striping, found mainly in the Mexican Caribbean lowlands. It is rarer than the narrow-bridged musk turtle and seldom seen on the market.
Central American River Turtle
The Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii) is a large aquatic turtle, scarce in number and protected by local governments. It is a rarely seen aquatic species, the sole surviving member of the family Dermatemydidae, and an ancient reptile now found only in a small part of Mexico.
Amazon Mud Turtle
The Amazon Mud Turtle is a relatively scarce species of musk turtle that emits a musky odor when threatened. It reproduces slowly, so its wild population is in decline, and in the wild it feeds on insects, making it largely carnivorous.
Brown Roofed Turtle
The Brown Roofed Turtle (Pangshura smithii) is a relatively uncommon member of the roofed turtle genus, comprising two subspecies—the nominate Smith's roofed turtle and the white-footed roofed turtle, distinguished by the absence of black markings on its plastron. A semi-aquatic omnivore, it inhabits riverbed mud across the Indian subcontinent and enjoys basking.
Canine and Feline Brain Tumors
Brain tumors in dogs and cats are most often meningeal or glial tumors that appear in middle-aged to older pets, with some breeds such as Boxers and Bulldogs overrepresented. They compress brain tissue and cause gradually worsening neurological signs including behavior changes, circling, head tilt, blindness, and seizures.
Canine and Feline Globe Prolapse (Eye Protrusion)
Globe prolapse occurs when the eye is forced out of the socket, most often from fighting or blunt trauma and especially in short-nosed breeds. Prompt replacement offers the best chance of saving the eye; badly damaged or infected globes may require surgical removal.
Canine and Feline Cherry Eye (Third Eyelid Gland Prolapse): Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
Cherry eye is the prolapse of the third eyelid gland in dogs and cats, appearing as a pink mass at the inner corner of the eye. Mild inflammatory cases settle with drops, but surgery is often needed to replace the gland.
Canine Mucinosis (Shar-Pei): Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
Canine mucinosis is a hereditary skin disorder of Shar-Pei dogs in which connective-tissue cells overproduce mucin, causing fluid-filled swellings or papules. It is not contagious and is managed with anti-inflammatory and supportive skin care.