http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Veterinary+Exotics/Article/list/46733 Veterinary news, exotic animal management strategies, and medical updates especially for veterinarians who treat exotic animals. 2013-05-19T21:56:19Z http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pets-and-VetsUC-Davis-opens-585-million-veterinary/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/809874?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Large research enterprise to focus on animal and human health. 2013-04-04T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/142013/809874null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pets-and-Vets-Golden-retriever-enrollment-continue/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/807413?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 State roundup: A look at the world of veterinary health. 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/102013/807413null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Conservancy-provides-refuge-for-endangered-turtle-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/803264?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Veterinarians, conservationists seek to protect world's most endangered species from extinction. 2013-01-21T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/042013/803264/thumbnail_thumbnail.jpg http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/042013/803264/DSC_5028-YniphMale_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pets-and-Vets-UC-Davis-regrows-jaws-and-other-stat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/790416?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 A state-by-state look at the world of animal health. 2012-09-27T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/392012/790416/veterinary_menwithdog_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pets-and-Vets-Animal-rescues-and-more/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/789631?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 UC-Davis regrows canine jawbone, a bobcat kitten is rescued, and other state news. 2012-09-20T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/382012/789631/veterinary_dog_jaw2_thumbnail_thumbnail.jpg http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/382012/789631/whiskey_flash_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pets-and-Vets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/785829?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 A sea turtle recovers from skull surgery in North Carolina and other state news from the world of animal health 2012-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/342012/785829/sea_turtle_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Pets-amp-Vets-Sea-turtle-receives-skull-surgery-at/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/785330?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 These photos show how a team of 10 veterinarians successfully completed an experimental skull surgery on a green sea turtle. 2012-08-16T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/332012/785330/seaturtlethumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/332012/785330/veterinary_seaturtle_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Exotic-animal+news/Veterinarians-care-for-animals-patrolling-the-sea/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/781656?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Navy-trained dolphins, sea lions serve as animal soldiers protecting sailors and ships. 2012-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/292012/781656/ridgway_dolphin_main.jpg http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/292012/781656/ridgway_dolphin_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/PMI-Nutrition-International-expands-recall-to-incl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/781994?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Feed has potential to contain high levels of vitamin D. 2012-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/292012/781994null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Toxicology/PMI-Nutrition-International-issues-voluntary-recal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/780737?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 PMI Nutrition International initiated a voluntary recall of four varieties of its LabDiet and Mazuri feed products. 2012-07-09T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/282012/780737null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Infant-chimpanzee-at-LA-Zoo-killed-by-adult-male-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/779809?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 A 3-month-old chimpanzee at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens was killed Tuesday afternoon in front of zoo visitors, fatally injured by an adult male chimpanzee within her troop. 2012-06-29T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/262012/779809null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Recent-iSalmonellai-outbreaks-associated-with-smal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/773657?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Outbreak strains of the bacteria infect 124 people from 27 states, CDC reports. 2012-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/202012/773657/tortoise_250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Ohio-Senate-passes-bill-to-restrict-ownership-of-e/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/771222?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Measure follows release and subsequent death of dozens of exotic animals; will go to state House for consideration. 2012-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/182012/771222null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Tennessee-lawmakers-pitch-new-exotic-ownership-rul/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/767097?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Nashville — New legislation proposed in Tennessee would crack down on dangerous animal ownership. 2012-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/132012/767097null XML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Veterinary+Exotics/How-to-make-a-turtle-open-wide/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/768608?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 A solution for opening turtles' and tortoises' mouths for medication or tube feeding. 2012-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetmed/152012/768608/tortoise_250_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Importation-of-four-snake-species-banned-from-the-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/762114?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 National Report — U.S. officials banned the import of four snake species in an effort to protect the Everglades National Park in Florida. 2012-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/092012/762114null XML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Image-Quiz-The-case-of-the-crying-rat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/754600?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 What's behind the tearing and irritation in this rat's eye? 2012-01-03T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetmed/012012/754600/CryingRat_100_thumbnail.jpg http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetmed/012012/754600/CryingRat_380_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Veterinarian-recounts-Zanesvilles-tragic-killing-o/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/750888?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Zanesville, Ohio — "One of the captains ... said to me, 'We all knew this was going to end badly, we just didn't know how badly it would (end).'" 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/492011/750888null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Breaking+News/Ohio-task-force-recommends-ban-on-dangerous-wild-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/750130?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Columbus, Ohio -- An Ohio task force proposed a ban on owning dangerous, exotic animals in the state by 2014. 2011-11-22T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/482011/750130null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Ohio-cracks-down-on-exotics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/745562?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Columbus, Ohio -- After the killing of 49 exotic animals last week, Ohio's governor is calling on agencies to track wild animal ownership and craft new rules. 2011-10-24T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/442011/745562/ZanesvilleFlash_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/ASPCA-calls-on-Ohio-to-restrict-sales-ownership-of/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/745117?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Zanesville, Ohio --The American Society of Protection of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) called yesterday's killing of escaped exotics a "horrific incident" and called on Ohio's Governor John Kasich to issue an emergency order restricting the sale and possession of exotic animals. 2011-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/432011/745117null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Veterinarians-enlisted-to-help-capture-escaped-and/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/744943?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Zanesville, Ohio -- Four veterinarians are on the scene here to help local law enforcement trap dozens of dangerous and exotic zoo animals that escaped from a local animal preserve yesterday. 2011-10-19T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/432011/744943null HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Just-Ask-the-Expert-Why-does-this-duck-have-a-foam/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/743088?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Dr. Juliet Gionfriddo helps find the cause of Lucky Duck's eye matter. 2011-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetmed/412011/743088/veterinary_1011FoamEye_f_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/CDC-issues-warning-following-new-Salmonella-outbre/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738284?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Atlanta, Ga. — Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning consumers and veterinarians to be cautious about buying African dwarf frogs from a California breeding facility. 2011-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/362011/738284null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Oakland-Zoo-breaks-ground-on-108-million-veterinar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738243?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Oakland, Calif. — Construction is underway on Oakland Zoo's new veterinary hospital—the first on-site facility to treat the zoo's 600-plus residents. 2011-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/362011/738243null XML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Exotic-animal+medicine/Idea-Exchange-How-to-make-a-tourniquet-for-exotic-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/722414?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 A helpful tip for ferrets, guinea pigs, small reptiles, and birds. 2011-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetmed/202011/722414/veterinary_Wade4_f_flash.jpg XML http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Medicine/A-day-in-the-life-of-a-zoo-veterinarian/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/708931?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Ever wondered what it's like to work at a zoo? For one day, the dvm360 editors accompanied the veterinarian at the Kansas City Zoo and his team while they anesthetized a 5-year-old lioness named Zuri for a wellness exam. 2011-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/veterinary/092011/708931/zoo_paw_lion_thumbnail.jpg http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/veterinary/092011/708931/veterinary_zoo_lion_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/CDC-iSalmonellai-outbreak-tied-to-water-frogs-cont/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/716425?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Atlanta -- More than 200 people have now been infected with a strain of Salmonella Typhimurium associated with African dwarf frogs, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2011-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/162011/716425null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/One-ferret-euthanized-16-sickened-in-H1N1-outbreak/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/710978?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Erlanger, Ky -- Within days of the euthanization of a ferret at a Kentucky ferret shelter, 16 more fell sick from H1N1. 2011-03-08T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/112011/710978null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Outgoing-Ohio-Gov-Strickland-bans-exotic-ownership/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/704103?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Columbus, Ohio -- Outgoing Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, in one of his last official actions before leaving office Jan. 10, signed an executive order for a temporary ban on wild animal ownership. 2011-01-19T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/042011/704103null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Oregon-to-stop-issuing-exotics-permits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/699772?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Portland, Ore. -- The Oregon Department of Agriculture, as directed by state lawmakers in 2009, will stop issuing new exotic animal permits beginning in January 2011. 2010-12-13T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/512010/699772null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Start-aquatic-veterinary-practice-A-resource-list/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/700194?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Dive into this list of schools and organizations offering CE and resources on expanding your aquatic veterinary knowledge and practice. 2010-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/512010/700194null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Rattled-by-a-rattler/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/698413?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 It's hard to forget your first rattlesnake bite—my intern certainly hasn't. 2010-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/492010/698413null XML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Exotic-animal+medicine/Have-You-Heard-Stop-Dont-kiss-that-frog-script/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/700241?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Many people are familiar with the risk of salmonellosis associated with turtles, but a recent multistate outbreak of human Salmonella typhimurium infections has been linked to African dwarf frogs, a common aquatic pet. 2010-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetmed/512010/700241null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Biosecurity-Where-West-Nile-started/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/688918?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Dr. Tracey S. McNamara evaluates today's national biosecurity and recounts her tale seeing the first hints of West Nile Virus in New York 2010-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/402010/688918/veterinary_1010_biosec3_f_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/University-of-Wisconsin-veterinary-school-budget-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/689316?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Budget cuts may cripple the exotic animal program at the University of Wisconsin's veterinary school. 2010-09-30T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/402010/689316null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Study-links-dry-pet-food-to-human-disease/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/683714?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Salmonella contamination may be the culprit in severe 2006 and 2008 outbreaks, especially affecting small children. 2010-08-18T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/342010/683714null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Salmonella-in-frozen-reptile-feed-may-have-sickene/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/681197?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Cleveland, Ga. -- Mice, rats, and chicks sold as frozen reptile feed may have been the cause of human illnesses in 17. 2010-08-04T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/312010/681197null HTML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Amphibian-medicine-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738499?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 For similar reasons as mentioned in the invertebrate lecture, more and more people are now bringing their pet amphibians to the veterinary office either as an emergency or for a husbandry consult. As previously mentioned, the owners of these exotic pets are often friendly and helpful who definitely can play an active role in the consultation. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/372011/738499null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Basic-fish-medicine-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738513?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 The origins of common problems encountered in aquatic medicine are discussed, with emphasis on the importance of monitoring water quality. As with other species, the goal of fish medicine should be prevention and not treatment! 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/372011/738513null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+team/Exotic-mammal-anesthesia-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/754089?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 The biggest concern with all exotic animals under anesthesia is hypothermia. Other main concerns include airway access, intravenous access, pain management, and hemorrhage. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/522011/754089null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Recognizing-and-managing-pain-in-small-mammals-Pro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737173?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Physiologic "stress" response to pain. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737173null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Common-surgical-procedures-in-reptiles-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737200?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 When a pet is sick clients will often do some research and find that diet and environment is incorrect. Many times they make those changes just prior to their visit and report to you only the recent diet and environment. It is up to you and your staff to find out what the real situation is that the patient has been in prior to the visit. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737200null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Understanding-and-managing-behavior-problems-in-ra/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737151?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Educate clients early to monitor for these behavioral changes. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737151null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Sugar-gliders-wellness-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737218?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Sugar Gliders (Petaurus breviceps = tight rope walker, short head) are one of the newest additions to the world of fad pets. Published information on Sugar Gliders is sparse, but more is coming available as we continue to see them as pets/patients. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737218null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Invertebrate-medicine-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738511?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Invertebrates, amphibians and other unusual pets are kept commonly by clients of the exotic animal practice and they are also brought to the office to veterinarians either as an emergency or for a routine checkup. Often the owners of these animals also have dogs and cats or other pets and this is a good opportunity to build new bridges and acquire new clientele. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/372011/738511null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Clinical-anatomy-and-physiology-of-fish-Proceeding/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738519?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 The goal of this session is to highlight the most significant anatomical and physiological differences between fish patients and the terrestrial and avian patients commonly seen by the exotic veterinarian. Many clinicians fear starting to practice aquatic medicine due to these differences in the anatomy and physiology of fish as compared to terrestrial animals. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/372011/738519null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Ferret-behavior-and-enrichment-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737144?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Healthy ferrets: Inquisitive, alert and curious, bright eyes, will often eat if offered favored treats 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737144null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Hedgehog-wellness-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737148?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 The African pigmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) has become a very popular pet in the early 1990's. They were a fad that hit the 'get rich quick' crowd initially but now has a small but very loyal following. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737148null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Fish-emergency-medicine-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738478?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Emergency situations are a common scenario for the 'fish' practitioner. As with any other species, immediate action should be taken to stabilize the patient before any attempt is made to correct underlying problems. This lecture will describe the steps for providing first aid to the critical patient. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/372011/738478null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Chinchilla-wellness-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737206?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 The chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera) is a small rodent originating from the Andes Mountains of South America. Chinchillas have been trapped to near extinction in their native countries. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737206null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Common-diseases-of-ferrets-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737189?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Tumor of the beta cells in the pancreas that secrete excessive levels of insulin. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737189null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Common-diseases-of-guinea-pigs-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737182?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Sebaceous glands are abundant along the dorsal surface of the guinea pig and around the anal opening. These sebaceous glands are testosterone dependent and the sebaceous secretions can be excessive in the adult male. May see clumping of hair and can lead to dermatitis in this region. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737182null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Clinical-techniques-in-small-mammals-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738502?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Without a doubt, exotic mammals are becoming increasingly popular as pets and owners recognize that these animals are often very good pets, and ask their vet for good advice and treatment. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/372011/738502null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Exotic-animal-practice-tips-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737220?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Do not aggressively palpate females with distended coeloms or over-restrain for procedures (preovulatory stasis, egg bound, egg yolk peritonitis). 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737220null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Exotic-small-mammal-elective-surgery-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737225?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Rabbits should be spayed anytime after 5 months of age. When very young, the uterine horns and ovaries are very tiny making identification challenging. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737225null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Amphibian-radiology-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738517?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 As amphibians become more and more popular as pet, the owners request good medicine and pay for adequate clinical work up. One of the most useful clinical tools in the daily practice of seeing exotic pets is radiology or other imaging methods such as ultrasound. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/372011/738517null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Advanced-fish-medicine-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738535?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 The purpose of this presentation is to describe some basic and advanced clinical techniques that can be used by the practitioner to establish a diagnosis. Basic techniques start from simple observation of behavior and other hands-off procedures, to collection of samples such as fin and gill clips and phlebotomy. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/372011/738535null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Fish-radiology-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738537?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 As aquatic medicine becomes more and more popular, diagnostic tools commonly used with traditional pets become part of the diagnostic workup for fish cases. In order to make radiology a successful part of the clinical workup, one needs to have a basic understanding of normal fish anatomy (e.g. one chambered swim bladder vs. bi-lobed swim bladder). 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/372011/738537null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Guinea-pig-wellness-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737227?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Guinea pigs belong to the family Cavidae. Four digits on the forepaw and three digits on the hindpaw characterize Cavidae. Guinea pigs originate from the high planes of South America therefore they tolerate cold better than heat. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737227null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Medicine/Ocular-diseases-of-nontraditional-and-exotic-pets-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/746728?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 When presented with exotic species with ocular disease it is important to remember the concept of "the same and different". Eye are eyes regardless of the species and many of the conditions we are presented with in pocket pets and other exotic species are in many ways the same as those we have come to recognize in the more usual domestic species and can be diagnosed and treated empirically in the same way. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/452011/746728null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Understanding-and-managing-behavior-problems-in-bi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737171?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Relaxed: fluffed feathers under the beak and on the head, preen, stretch, eye closing slightly, pupils normal size, head low around shoulders, vocalizing quietly, gently playing with a toy or object, one foot tucked up close to the body, rouse, flick its wings or shakes tail, scratches its own head 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737171null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Common-surgical-procedures-in-small-mammals-Procee/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737145?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 When a pet is sick clients will often do some research and find that diet and environment is incorrect. Many times they make those changes just prior to their visit and report to you only the recent diet and environment. It is up to you and your staff to find out what the real situation is that the patient has been in prior to the visit. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/352011/737145null XML http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Veterinary+news/The-dvm360-Five---Episode-16/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/674394?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 News on the oil spill; on-site reports from Times Square and the Kansas City Zoo. 2010-06-15T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/veterinary/252010/674394/thedvm360five_episode16_tb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/veterinary/252010/674394/veterinary_365_062010_sf_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Veterinary+Exotics/Idea-Exchange-How-we-anesthetize-pot-bellied-pigs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/673424?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 When anesthetizing a pot-bellied pig, we use a mask made from a plastic gallon jug. 2010-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetmed/242010/673424null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Delaware-state-vet-granted-control-over-licensing-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658783?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Dover, Del. — The Delaware state veterinarian now will have greater power over the ownership, sale, display and rehabilitation of exotic animals. 2010-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/092010/658783null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Thousands-of-seized-exotics-will-remain-in-care-of/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/657864?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Arlington -- The more than 26,000 exotic animals seized from a Texas pet-trade facility in December will remain in the custody of rescue groups. 2010-02-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/082010/657864null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-supports-push-to-increase-zoo-and-wildlife-ve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655684?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Washington -- New federal legislation aimed at increasing the number of zoo and wildlife veterinarians has gained the support of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2010-02-07T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/655684null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Exotic-Companion-Mammal-specialty-welcomes-first-e/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653338?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Nashville, Tenn. -- Eight veterinarians have become the first diplomates under a new Exotic Companion Mammal specialty. 2010-01-24T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653338null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/More-H1N1-cases-in-domestic-exotic-cats/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653374?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Cases also appear in turkeys, dogs, ferrets and pigs as swine H1N1 vaccine is developed 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653374null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Rekindle-your-passion-for-practice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651026?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Dr. Marty Becker says it's time to do a little soul-searching. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/vetec/022010/651026/veterinary_cover1_F_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/150-exotic-animals-relinquished-at-Busch-Gardens/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/649456?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Busch Gardens' Bill Street discusses the park's recent exotics amnesty day, held in conjunction with the Florida Wildlife Commission. The Tampa Bay, Fla., event took in more than 150 animals for which owners could no longer care or lacked proper permits. 2009-12-22T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/522009/649456null HTML http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Veterinary+news/The-dvm360-Five---Episode-6/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/649389?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 In this edition of the Five, we report on Las Vegas' gamble to tackle pet overpopulation, hear from UC Davis elephant researchers, and more. 2009-12-21T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/veterinary/522009/649389/5Dan_thumbnail_thumbnail.jpg http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/veterinary/522009/649389null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Georgia-veterinary-college-leads-the-way-in-discov/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648790?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Athens, Ga. -- Through whole-genome sequencing, researchers at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine have uncovered new information about treating "Ich," a single-celled protozoan parasite that attacks freshwater fish. 2009-12-16T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/512009/648790null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Python-ban-on-its-way-to-Senate-vote/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648335?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Washington, D.C. -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved a bill Dec. 10 that would ban the shipping and importing of all varieties of python into the United States. 2009-12-14T05:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/512009/648335null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Growth-of-exotics-climbs-along-with-illegal-import/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638779?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 The growth of the exotic pets industry brings with it some problems, including illegal imports which raise health concerns. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/638779null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Illegal-exotics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638791?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 What's a veterinarian to do? Treat the animal or report the client? 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/452009/638791/veterinary_exotics_f_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/H1N1-found-in-Minnesota-pigs-Oregon-ferret/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635732?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 National Report -- Tests confirm that pigs at the recent Minnesota State Fair were infected with H1N1 influenza virus. They are the first swine in the country to be found with the 2009 pandemic virus. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/432009/635732null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/APHIS-wants-to-shorten-leash-on-circus-animals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632335?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Washington -- Uncle Sam's animal inspectors hope a proposed new rule under the Animal Welfare Act will make it easier to conduct unannounced inspections at circuses, mobile petting zoos and other animal acts. 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/632335null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Western-wins-grant-for-endangered-species-breeding/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631521?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Pomona, Calif. -- Researchers at Western University?s College of Veterinary Medicine landed a $100,000 grant to work on improvements to captive endangered species? breeding programs. 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/631521null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Exotics-vets-name-officers-set-specialty-exam/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629367?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Cathy Johnson-Delaney was elected to a second consecutive term as president of the AEMV. 2009-09-26T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/392009/629367/200487036-001_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Exotics+flash/Veterinary-research-with-snake-venom-sheds-light-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626718?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 A veterinary researcher and a biologist believe they've found a more effective method of collecting snake venom and also may have shed some new light on evolution. 2009-09-15T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/382009/626718/10-16snakewf_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Exotics/Indiana-aims-to-clarify-rules-on-exotics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620851?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Indiana's regulations on the sale and possession of reptiles, amphibians and fish are under review. 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/342009/620851/DVM_veterinarynews_exotics_lizard_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/NC-lawmakers-put-the-squeeze-on-reptile-owners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/619018?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Snakes that squeeze and venomous reptiles must now be kept under lock and key in North Carolina. 2009-08-13T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/dvm/332009/619018/DVM_veterinarynews_boa_constrictor_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Exotic-animal+medicine/Anemia-in-ferrets-Clinical-case-challenges-Proceed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638206?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Ferrets are very similar to more 'traditional' companions in many ways. They also develop many similar disease processes. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/442009/638206null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Exotic-animal+medicine/Practical-anatomy-and-physical-examination-Ferrets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638213?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Although the principles of examination and care are universal in all species, familiarity with normal anatomy is essential in recognizing abnormal conditions. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/442009/638213null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/How-I-treat-psittacine-egg-binding-and-chronic-lay/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648130?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Egg binding is defined as failure of an egg to pass through the oviduct at a normal rate. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/502009/648130null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Exotic-animal+medicine/Neutering-companion-exotic-mammals-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638204?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 One of the main reasons for neutering exotic pet mammals is to control reproduction. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/442009/638204null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Exotic-animal+medicine/Avian-respiratory-and-thoracic-surgery-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638200?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 The respiratory system of birds is significantly different, both physiologically and anatomically, from that of mammals. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/442009/638200null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/The-pneumonias-of-small-mammals-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648115?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Pneumonia is a common presenting complaint in exotic companion mammals. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/502009/648115null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Exotic-companion-mammal-intubation-and-anesthesia-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648119?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Endotracheal intubation is the placement of a tube that extends from the oral cavity into the trachea. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/502009/648119null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/State-of-the-union-Ferret-adrenocortical-disease-P/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648164?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Adrenocortical disease (ACD, adrenal gland disease, hyperadrenocorticism) is a common malady affecting middle-aged to older ferrets with no sex predilection. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/502009/648164null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Exotic-animal+medicine/Critical-care-for-small-exotic-patients-Proceeding/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638223?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Although the principles of critical care are universal in all species, veterinarians face a unique set of challenges when dealing with small mammals. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/442009/638223null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/How-I-treat-gastrointestinal-stasis-in-small-herbi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648139?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs are monogastric, hind-gut fermenters; all have a functional cecum and require a high-fiber diet. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/502009/648139null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Exotic-animal+medicine/Small-mammal-anesthesia-ndash-rabbits-and-rodents-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638224?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Rabbits and rodents are popular pets in urban society because they require little space, are relatively easy to care for, and are a species with which the client can develop a bond. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/442009/638224null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Exotic-animal+medicine/Avian-GI-and-reproductive-surgery-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638222?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 A simple ventral midline celiotomy provides limited exposure to most abdominal organs in birds. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/442009/638222null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+Exotics/Ferret-insulinoma-State-of-the-union-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648140?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 Pancreatic islet beta cell tumors, more commonly known as insulinomas, have been well recognized and well documented in ferrets over the last 20 years. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/502009/648140null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Respiratory+disease/Respiratory-diseases-of-small-mammals-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638210?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 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. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/442009/638210null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Exotic-animal+medicine/Head-tilts-in-rabbits-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638214?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 One of the more common abnormal presentations of disease in rabbits is a head tilt, which is often accompanied by nystagmus and circling. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/442009/638214null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Exotic-animal+medicine/Seizures-in-exotic-pets-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638190?contextCategoryId=46733&ref=25 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. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/data/articlestandard/avhc/442009/638190null XML