by NMGeorge | May 25, 2023 | Small Mammals
British Veterinary Zoological Society, in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, recently released a position statement on the use of anaesthesia in rabbit and guinea pig dental procedures. This position statement states that conscious dental...
by NMGeorge | May 18, 2023 | Avian
Wing clipping is a procedure commonly performed in birds, however, considering the negative implications on birds’ physical and psychological well-being (including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, keel and tail base injuries, osseous lesions, obesity, and...
by NMGeorge | May 11, 2023 | Industry
As vets, we apply information gathered from a case to generate a differential diagnoses list or a diagnosis on a daily basis. “Did I miss something?” is a common concern regardless of the species in question. When faced with a complex or tricky case...
by NMGeorge | May 4, 2023 | Industry
It’s no secret that there is a tendency for fluoroquinolones to be prescribed empirically, particularly in exotics and wildlife. As per the Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines put out by the Australasian Infectious Diseases Advisory Panel, this should be avoided to...
by NMGeorge | Apr 27, 2023 | Industry
Operant conditioning is a learning process that can be used to shape the behaviours of any species; birds, rabbits, dogs, tigers, goldfish and humans! It is often utilised in animal training and can significantly improve animal welfare and communication between...
