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- * There isn't a standardized method for evaluating tortoise nutritional status, leading to various examination techniques with their own pros and cons.
- * A good understanding of tortoise physiology is necessary to choose the right assessment method, and the article reviews the best-known approaches for veterinarians.
Article Abstract
Assessing the nutritional status is a crucial component of the general examination for all patients. However, in tortoises, this may be challenging due to their unique anatomy and limitations of the shell. Despite their popularity, there is currently no established standard for assessing their nutritional status and body condition. Depending on the equipment of the veterinary practice, different examination methods are available. As each method has advantages and disadvantages and no clear references exist, an assessment of the nutritional status of tortoises should always consist of several factors. Therefore, detailed knowledge of tortoise physiology is essential when selecting the appropriate method. This article presents an overview of the currently best-known methods and their possible applications in veterinary practice, considering the physiological characteristics of tortoises.
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