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cord-024047-wg7hew1b	Lennox, Angela M.	Equipment for Exotic Mammal and Reptile Diagnostics and Surgery	2006-06-29		.txt	text/plain	2009	127	44	Exotic practitioners use standard or modified veterinary and human equipment, and now even enjoy the benefit of specialized products manufactured specifically for exotic pet practice. Today, equipment is modified from what is available for human or traditional pet medicine, or even manufactured specifically for exotic patients. Blood sample collection techniques used for exotic mammals and reptiles are modified from traditional pet medicine and utilize a variety of needles, syringes, and other collection devices and containers. The endoscope and light source are the minimum equipment required for visualization of the oral cavity, ear canal, and nasal cavity of small exotic mammals (Fig 2) . Recently, a vessel heat-sealing device has been described for use in small exotic patients. The device can be used via a diagnostic port for endoscopic surgeries, but is currently too large for traditional small exotic endoscopy equipment. Preparation and equipment useful for surgery in small exotic pets	./cache/cord-024047-wg7hew1b.txt	./txt/cord-024047-wg7hew1b.txt