Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2009
By:
Dan Johnson, DVM
Pneumonia is a common presenting complaint in exotic companion mammals.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2009
By:
Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DABVP
Ferrets are very similar to more 'traditional' companions in many ways. They also develop many similar disease processes.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2009
By:
Dan Johnson, DVM
Pancreatic islet beta cell tumors, more commonly known as insulinomas, have been well recognized and well documented in ferrets over the last 20 years.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2009
By:
Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DABVP
Although many diseases of the urinary and genital systems are similar in many aspects in all mammals, there are features and presentations which are unique to certain species.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2009
By:
Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DABVP
Respiratory diseases in small mammals can be challenging. Although anatomy is similar, there are variations in anatomy that can predispose to certain diseases, or can interfere with interpretation of test results.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2009
By:
Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DABVP
When presented with a seizuring dog or cat, the steps to take are familiar to most veterinarians. However, with a non-traditional species, even knowing where and how to administer treatments presents a challenge, as well as what might be common etiologies.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2009
By:
Dan Johnson, DVM
Adrenocortical disease (ACD, adrenal gland disease, hyperadrenocorticism) is a common malady affecting middle-aged to older ferrets with no sex predilection.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2009
By:
R. Avery Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVS
One of the main reasons for neutering exotic pet mammals is to control reproduction.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2009
By:
Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DABVP
Although the principles of critical care are universal in all species, veterinarians face a unique set of challenges when dealing with small mammals.
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