Integumentary Wound Healing and Management Techniques for Exotic Pets_

摘要

Many of the same concepts of wound healing and management can be applied across exotic pet species. However, a thorough knowledge of both the stages of wound healing and the available treatment options should be integrated with an understanding of normal behavior and physiology in each species. Appropriate application of this knowledge will help the practitioner to optimize the healing potential of any wound. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the process of wound healing and to discuss thevarious aspects of a comprehensive wound management plan. Wound assessment and preparation for treatment, assorted topical therapies, and bandaging techniques are presented.