Avian & Exotic

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.

Hedgehogs are so cute that they can make you sick, literally. Here's what the CDC wants you (and your veterinary clients) to know.

Veterinary professionals weigh in on pet retailers lack of client education for exotic pets.

In an effort to help sustain bee populations, buzz buffs could unintentionally do harm since these social insects can transmit disease with devastating results.

We went behind the scenes of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the setting for Nat Geo WILDs new show Secrets of the Zoo, and spoke with the veterinary team behind the nations first giraffe blood bank and its main cracker-loving donor.

USDA urges bird owners to follow biosecurity measures to protect flocks, pets.

Well, a LOT of pennies for your thoughts. As in, well pay you for the brilliant problem-solving ideas youve come up with within the veterinary world.

Whether its a tip for studying, saving money or just plain ol destressing, we want to hear and share them with fellow students like you!

Your client just bought a pet fox (is that even legal?) and wants you to see it. Heres everything you need to know.

Laboratory animal medicine is greatly concerned with caring for small mammals away from their natural habitats&mdashgiving them the best life possible in service to their assistance with vital medical research. Spread the knowledge gained from research into helping research animals with your small mammal-owning clients.

Branch out in your understanding of these veterinary clients.

Don't shrink from treating exotics. Dr. Robert Miller assures you that you got this.

Cat-friendly exam rooms and low-noise dog kennels are one thing. This veterinary architect offers a trio of ideas to pay special attention to birds, lizards, snakes and smaller mammals.

For exotic pets, enrichment can mean the difference between staying in the home and surrender to a shelter.

Here's our weekly rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

Joel Sartore uses a different type of shot to save animals.

No fashion faux paws here-just postoperative protection for healing incisions.

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Your clients are confused and anxious and they want answers. Use this free team training to take the trauma out of the talk.

Dr. Jenifer Chatfield says it's all about responsibility-for pet owners of all stripes and scales.

Here's an update on adrenal disease therapy for these more unusual veterinary patients, plus the adventure of Zelda, a rare recipient of a pacemaker thanks to Kansas State University.

DEK One of our favorite exotic vets sits down to talk with us about her new book, the big pet-killing mystery she solved, and explain why it's awesomeand sometimes nerve-rackingfor cat and dog vets to treat exotics. (Bonus tip: Oral penicillin kills rabbits, folks. Beware!)

3 strange visitors to an exotics doc's exam room

Chatfield shares her tips on finding an alternative career in veterinary medicine, her worries about the next big zoonotic disease, and her all-American approach to pet ownership.

Practice owner and newly published memoirist Dr. Laurie Hess sat down with us at CVC San Diego for an exclusive Q&A about her new book, a big sugar glider mystery, her take on practice managementand managing nosy neighbors.