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Exotic-animal medicine
Source: ELSEVIER

Blood collection techniques in exotic small mammals

April 1, 2009

The size of many small exotic pocket pets seen in private veterinary practices can make diagnostic blood sample collection problematic.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Nonabdominal surgeries in ferrets (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

In general, ferrets are hardy and make excellent surgical candidates.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Approach to the anorectic reptile (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

There is no question that the most common health problems associated with captive reptiles are diet related.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Avian respiratory and thoracic surgery (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

The respiratory system of birds is significantly different, both physiologically and anatomically, from that of mammals.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Diagnostic imaging considerations for reptiles (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

Diagnostic imaging is an underutilized resource in herpetological medicine.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Clinical pathology for exotic small mammals (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

Nontraditional mammalian species, such as ferrets, lagomorphs, marsupials, hedgehogs, and rodents, are stoic by nature and have evolved to mask their illness to avoid predation.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Fluid therapy for exotic pets: Is it important to consider what we use? (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

The majority of the exotic pet cases presented to veterinarians are dehydrated as a result of a chronic disease.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Missouri bill would limit exotics interaction

February 26, 2009

Veterinarians and owners soon may be the only ones allowed to handle exotic animals in Missouri.

Source: VETERINARY ECONOMICS

Lizards flex their muscles to communicate

February 1, 2009

Some lizards will do push-ups to communicate with other lizards, according to a study by researchers who visited a rain forest in Puerto Rico.

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