by NMGeorge | Jun 29, 2023 | Avian
For some pets, particularly exotics that are prey species, going to the vet and being handled can be very stressful. This stress can cause physiologic changes in the body that can be detrimental. Sedation may be required to alleviate stress in nervous patients...
by NMGeorge | Jun 22, 2023 | Small Mammals
There is a societal belief that exotics are fragile, that they are beginner pets for small children, and that their care is cheaper in comparison to the more traditional pets. These notions are not only heartbreaking for those that work closely with exotics (exotics...
by NMGeorge | Jun 15, 2023 | Small Mammals
Urinalysis is an important part of a minimum database in rabbits and can provide a multitude of information regarding the health of the rabbit. A few points regarding normal rabbit urine: · Rabbit urine is often cloudy due to a large amount of calcium...
by NMGeorge | Jun 8, 2023 | Avian
Feather picking must be one of the most frustrating presenting problems that avian vets deal with. And one that is understandably frustrating for bird owners too. Many causes of feather picking have been proposed, including various medical, social,...
by NMGeorge | Jun 1, 2023 | Industry
I absolutely love my job. I always wanted to be a vet and I can’t imagine myself doing anything else. But like many of my peers, I have struggled through this career. It is something that many of us are familiar with, but the magnitude of this problem is unacceptable....
