Exotics

Too often, spatial provisions are decided by what is thought convenient for owners rather than what is better for animals

Why we need to consider the mental well-being of our pets in the same way as we need to think about our own mental health

Reproductive disease in small exotic mammals is a fairly common occurrence and can be quite alarming to the client, especially when haemorrhage occurs

There are many things to consider when asked to provide OV captive bird export services

Options for analgesia in our exotic species are numerous, although not always well known

What dose of meloxicam should be used for rabbits for safe and efficient pain relief?

With more people keeping fish, what problems frequently arise and what advice can vets give worried owners?

An ill or injured bird of prey could be evidence of wildlife crime and veterinary surgeons can play a crucial role in reporting anything suspicious

Once the patient is stabilised, is no longer in shock and its pain is well controlled, then the focus can turn to management of the fracture

The treatment of wild avian patients must be approached in a different way than that of companion avian species

Cardiac disease is a relatively common presentation in small exotic mammals; how should you approach these cases?

What should vets look out for to ensure the welfare of these birds is not compromised?

From first- to fourth-degree burns, what are the best ways to treat thermal burns in reptiles?

Diagnosis and treatment of the highly contagious viral disease

Can enrichment keep birds physically and psychologically healthy?

The right positioning and anaesthesia can vastly improve the diagnostic outcomes when radiographing birds

Having isolated ourselves from the natural world, do humans have misconceptions of welfare in the wild?

Brush up on the diseases and injuries commonly encountered by working ferrets, which are still prevalent in the UK

Results of a recent study will help prioritise animal welfare issues in the UK using expert consensus

A final year veterinary student reviews The New Vet’s Handbook, published in June 2018