VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

ABSCESS 

• This may occur in any region including velvet region of species like deer.
• This may be commonly seen among deers with velvet. Drainage with irrigation of abscess cavities with antiseptic solutions is a must along with protection of treated regions from any other contamination.
• Cutaneous abscesses / lumps are commonly noticed especially in pythons. Depending on the symptoms, surgical intervention may be undertaken.