
The blaze at the Noccalula Falls Park petting zoo claimed roughly 75 animal lives. No human fatalities have been reported and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

Anifera receives further investment for studies on adjunct therapy in bovine mastitis

The blaze at the Noccalula Falls Park petting zoo claimed roughly 75 animal lives. No human fatalities have been reported and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

Though the young calf remains unnamed, zoo staff says he's nursing well and spending several weeks bonding with his mother.

The Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider, kin to the tarantula, was recently identified thanks to Zoo Miami staff.

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On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Christman is joined by second-year veterinary student Christian Capobianco who reflects on the life-changing experience that inspired him to become a wildlife veterinarian and offers useful advice to pre-veterinary students.

To help prevent stories like these, the Pet Poison Hotline recently created “Toxin Tails," an online platform that educates the veterinary community and pet owners about pet poisoning dangers.

Companion animal practitioners can take poultry under their wing by incorporating into their practice medical care for these birds and by counseling clients on proper fowl husbandry.

A small group of big cats in New York appears to have been infected with the novel coronavirus by an asymptomatic zoo employee. Here’s what happened—and what it means for cat owners.

Iguanas are falling from the trees in South Florida, and unusually cold weather is to blame.

Veterinary anesthetist Stephen Cital explains why anesthesia monitoring for exotic animals should be the same as for dogs and cats.

Dr. Matthew Edson discusses the growing popularity of backyard chickens.

Dr. Edson shares a few things you should know before seeing livestock at your practice.

When it comes to miniature pigs, you should know about these common health conditions.

Yes, you read that right. This future exotic animal veterinarian was accepted into veterinary school after her junior year in undergrad. She details how it happened and offers tips to anyone brave enough to go for it in the future.

A prolapsed box turtle rectum pushed me to make the typical veterinarian choice: Get some time off or be the leader a freaked-out team member needed in the moment.







Anorexia, traumatic injury and respiratory distress are among the most common critical issues seen in exotic pets. Veterinary technicians can help achieve a positive outcome for these patients through effective triage and diligent monitoring.

Researchers say lampreys might hold the key to getting mammalian brain tissue to accept chemotherapy drugs.

Give budding beekeepers advice from expert veterinarian Chris Cripps, DVM, on how to maintain healthy hives.

While these babies are adorable, they dont make the cuddly pets youd wish theyd be as they grow.