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May 16th 2024
An overview of techniques for handling and restraining turtles, tortoises and terrapins was presented at the 2024 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Stabilizing companion birds in an emergency
December 1st 2005Avian medicine in the United States and abroad tends to be more focused on crisis and intervention than on preventive care and wellness. Therefore, in this article I discuss some of the basic considerations of emergency medical care in pet birds.
Performing a basic examination in fish
December 1st 2005Pet fish are one of the most numerous companion animals in U.S. households, yet few fish owners consult veterinarians about fish disease partly because historically veterinarians have declined to offer them assistance. Yet all veterinarians are trained in pathology, diagnostics, animal husbandry, and pharmacology, so who better to apply the principles of these disciplines to pet fish.
Current and future alternatives to surgical neutering in ferrets to prevent hyperadrenocorticism
July 1st 2005Because evidence points to surgical neutering as an important risk factor for hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets, we reviewed the literature to find current and possible future alternatives to surgically neutering ferrets.