Exotic Vet Melinda

17/08/2024

https://www.bta.bg/bg/news/bulgaria/727218-nad-200-zaytsi-sa-izostaveni-minalata-godina-ima-nuzhda-ot-statistika-za-bezdom?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3J9B8iCwhSNZ1ZVZRzF54UMP7b-y1N4Fxpt4tjIGF9Xt6gjhqtFi9kPgw_aem_v-scHXUBO1EN1BbdTJeGYw

17.08.2024 13:56 През изминалото денонощие в България са станали 35 тежки катастрофи, един човек е загинал

09/06/2024

NEW ONDEMAND CONTENT - Practical Acupuncture for Gastrointestinal Stasis in Rabbits

We have an exciting new OnDemand webinar, thanks to the amazing Dr Krissy Green and Exotic Animal Acupuncture from The Ark Veterinary Clinics LTD.

This webinar provides an excellent over view of what acupuncture is, how acupuncture works, how to perform acupuncture, and how acupuncture can be applied to cases of gastrointestinal stasis in rabbits, a condition that many will come across in clinical practice.

https://justexotics.co.uk/course/view.php?id=515

Run Time: 35 mins

For those of you who want to know more about acupuncture in exotics check out https://longviewcpd.co.uk/event/acupuncture-for-the-exotic-a-case-based-day-exploring-western-veterinary-acupuncture-in-exotics-species/

10/03/2024

Намерих този уебсайт. МНОГО е готин.
За всички с хамелеони или тези които обмислят да си отгелждат
хамелеон - a must read!

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03/03/2024

A rare skin condition in rabbit Bucky.
Bucky was surrendered to Bunny Rescue Bulgaria a few months ago and soon adopted by one of their volunteers.

Bucky suffers from severe incisor malocclusion and secondary elongated cheek teeth, but he also has a rare skin condition: Calcinosis cutis, with secondary bacterial skin infection

His incisors needed to be extracted and his cheek teeth trimmed, so he could eat easily and without pain.
He was also neutered and a skin biopsy was sent to Laboklin Germany, to aid in diagnosing his strange skin condition.
They confirmed that Bucky suffers from a very rare disease: calcinosis cutis. Basically meaning that in many areas of his skin he has calcifications (they can be seen as white spots on the radiograph).
The reason for his condition is not known and further tests must rule out hyperthyroidism and adrenal disease. Two disease that in dogs are the cause for Calcinosis cutis.

The surgical and diagnostics costs for Bucky were covered with the funds raised with Yoga with Bunnies, kindly organized by Tristana - Ashtanga Yoga Sofia.

18/02/2024

Пододерматит при морски свинчета.

How can you prevent and treat bumblefoot and foot spurs/corns in guinea pigs? Read our latest article to find out.

11/02/2024

In the past week I saw 3 different patients ( 1 guinea pig and 2 rabbits) with kidney issues.
Although the 3 cases are different in etiology, all 3 patients benefit from special diets to control or slow down their disease.

Below I'll include some links to specific granules and hay, as well as some supplements. Some of the items have no importer for Bulgaria, but can be readily ordered from abroad/online.

If the rabbit or guinea pig suffers from urinary stones (uroliths/nephroliths), it's advisable to reduce calcium intake. There are special granules and timothy hay are good examples.

https://petbar.bg/product/5295/bunny-nature-urolowcalcium-palnotsenna-hrana-za-porasnali-mini-zaycheta-za-podkrepa-na-urinarnia-trakt-800-gr.html

https://supremepetfoods.com/products/vetcare-plus-urinary-tract-health/

https://zoomagazin.eu/bg/kategorii/sveja-treva-i-seno-21158/versele-laga-nature-timothy-hay-carrot-pumpkin-seno-timoti-obogateno-s-morkovi-i-tikva-500-gr-55044

Rabbit and rodents suffering from urinary disease should be stimulated to increase their water intake. Offering water in bowls to rabbits is advisable. Water can be made tastier by adding some honey.
Rabbits and rodents can eat fresh vegetables and herbs (low in calcium), e.g. cucumbers, celery, lettuce, dill.
Dark green herbs (parsley, dandelion) should only be fed in small amounts, since they are rich in calcium

Herbal (urinary) teas can be an alternative to water or added as an extra. Of course the herb can also be consumed fresh or in dry form.
Urinary supplements for rabbits and rodents may be given:

https://zaeshkotsarstvo.com/rodicare-uro-20ml.html

https://www.emag.bg/dieta-za-grizachi-s-kopriva-i-lechebni-rastenija-pri-infekcii-na-pikochnite-pytishta-bunny-nature-uroplex-350-gr-mp700353/pd/D618GVMBM/

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Allrodin-UTI-KN/dp/B00APXTSAA

Before putting your rabbit or guinea pig on a diet or start a supplement always discuss this with you vet first. Rabbits and rodents have high need of calcium and feeding special diets if not indicated can have detrimental effects on your pets health.

Diagnosis of renal (kidney) disease in rabbits and rodents is mostly done by a combination of diagnostics tools: Radiography, ultrasonography, blood-tests and urine exam.
Many rabbits with renal disease are positive for E.cuniculi.

Once diagnosed, regular check-ups are advisable, since in many cases it's progressive and signs of worsening in rabbit and rodents often are subtle.

19/11/2023

Вашите зайци, смениха ли кожухи си?

Hairballs can lead to health issues for rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pets. Learn hairball signs, prevention tips, and treatment options from Oxbow.

22/09/2023

Какви храни НИКОГА не трябва да яд заек:

Rabbits are eating machines! Thanks to their unique physiology, these remarkable small herbivores must consume a near-constant intake of fiber to keep their specialized digestive tracts running smoothly. Just because rabbits are herbivores, however, doesn’t mean they can eat all varieties of green...

22/09/2023

Как да намериш екзотичен ветеринар. Може би изличен въпрос, щом вече стигнахте до тази страница, но специално на края на статия има няколко точки, които за полезни при избора.

Whether you are looking for a new veterinarian or are interested in determining whether your current vet is still the best fit for you and your exotic pet, the information and tips below are aimed to help you make a confident decision.

06/09/2023

Много добре обяснено защото определени храни са опасни за морски свинчета.

Not all foods are safe for guinea pigs. In this artice, our expert nutritionist provides a compreshensive list of foods guinea pigs should never eat.

23/07/2023

11/05/2023

Алергия при зайци и други малки екзотични бозайници.

Like dogs and cats, small animals can suffer from a variety of environmental & food-related allergies. Learn how to provide your pet relief!

06/05/2023

Каква постелка да изберете за вашият екзотичен любимец:

Choosing the best bedding for your pet can be difficult! Learn more about benefits and drawbacks of commonly available bedding options!

06/05/2023

04/05/2023

Even snails sometimes need a vet.
While cleaning the terrarium a piece of glass fell on Gari the snail and broke part of his shell.
Quite a large part of the shell was missing, leaving the soft tissues vulnerable and open access to his internal organs (arrow).
The owner collected some of the larger shell pieces, which were taped in place and covered with epoxy to close the hole in its shell.

26/04/2023

Update on Blue: His surgery was successful and 4 hours after surgery he's his hungry self!
A rhinostomy was performed and the puss was cleaned out from his left nasal cavity and maxillary sinus, incl. from the abscess that had formed in his orbit (in front of his eye).
The puss in rabbits is paste like, therefore the wound is left often and needs to be cleaned daily.
I need to dr. Chacheva my wonderful anesthesiologist and Central Vet Clinic for their operating theater and the post-op care.
And of course a big thank you to all the donations that made it possible.
Rabbit Blue, just a few months old, weighing less than 1/2 a kilo with a serious empyem of his left nasal passage and both bullae tympanica.
In layman terms:
Loads of puss in the left part of his nose and both his ears (inner, middle and exterior ears). The puss in his nose has made several ways out, causing a large abscess under his skin and one located in his eye socket.
This is what an untreated rhinitis and otitis can do to a rabbit.
Lucky for Blu, he's no longer lives in a pet shop and can be treated correctly.
Bunny Rescue Bulgaria has taken on his case and a CT-scan were promptly made to asses the pathology and plan the upcoming surgery.
In the meanwhile he's hospitalized at Зайвет

12/04/2023

Днес, собственичка на заек Карамелче остави подаръци за зайците на Bunny Rescue Bulgaria!
Благодаря!

09/04/2023

Finally my website is ready. Have a look:

Добре дошли в Exotic Vet Melinda Ветеринарни грижи за екзотични домашни любимци. Независимо дали е с козина, пера или люспи, ще получат професионалната грижа, която заслужа....

19/03/2023

Само собственици на зайци и морски свинчета не им е срам да разказват подробно за изжодания на любимеца си.
Ето малко инфо по темата.

The composition and color of your pet's p**p tells something about their health. Learn more today about what to look for in the litterbox!

21/01/2023

Нещо полезно за собствениците на малки бозайници:
Check-list за дните след хирургия на животното.

12/01/2023

Рецепти за 'осатъци на дъното' в плик сено.
Let's be Dutch and not waste the left-over at the bottom of the bag of hay .

by Patricia Larson, LVT and Kellie Hayden What should I do with the small bits of hay in the bottom of the bag? We have all seen the small pieces of hay and dust peering up longingly at us from the bottom of the bag or box. Discovering these bits of hay at the bag’s … How to Use Hay Fines for DI...

01/01/2023

Честита Нова Година!
От вторник 3ти януари съм на линия.
За спешни случаи от 2ри януари.

(Photo: leapingbunny.org)

24/12/2022

A big thank you to all my lovely pet owners making the past year an interesting and successful start of a new adventure in my vet life. Take care!

22/12/2022

Зайче Джемма на Bunny Rescue Bulgaria (намерена на улица преди няколко месеца) на терапия с д-р Грънчарова Хил.

https://www.facebook.com/vandtequineservices

Tя предлага акупунктура, електростимулация и лазер на пациенти, с цел да облекчава болка и стимулира възстановяване.
Благодаря на Зайвет за домакинството.

16/10/2022

Уебинар за ветеринари и студенти по ветеринарна медицина.

Скъпи колеги,
Видовото разнообразие на пациенти, които приемаме, се разширява с всяка изминала година. Неотдавна ограничени в столицата и малко на брой, днес дори в малките градове можем да чуем за африкански папагали, китайски мишки, игуани, змии, чинчили, стада от морси свинчета и много други. За да бъдете подготвени за следващата чуждестранна изненада, включете се в нашия нов курс
„Екзотичните пациенти - чести грешки и решения или. Леснотата в екзотиката.“

Той ще се проведе в две части - първа част на 8 ноември, сряда, и втора част на 15 ноември, сряда, - онлайн от 19:00 часа.

Ваш лектор ще бъде Мелинда де Мул, ветеринарен лекар с над 14 години опит в практиката с екзотични животни.

https://bit.ly/3VqW0JO

14/10/2022

Сладкия Петко имаше късмета да бъде намерен от една мила жена.
Тя не се е страхувала. Намерила кашонче и го довела до БулВет Клиник BulVet Clinic.
След разговор с Bat World Bulgaria вливахме подкожни течности и го държахме на топло.
После го предадохме на Bat World Bulgaria, където ще се грижат за него.
Надяваме се, бързо да оздравее.
Благодарим Bat World за бързата реакция.

Едно двуцветно момче, което има нужда да му стиснете палци ❤️🙏

Не е ясно какво му се е случило, можем да се поупражняваме в предположения. Но при намирането му всичко си е изглеждало наред и ни потърсиха с въпросът вечерта ли да го пуснат, или държим все пак да го погледнем.

Разбира се, намерен на земята посред бял ден винаги насочва към това да го видим (било то и на снимки и/или видео при невъзможност за друго), защото вероятността той просто за малко да си е там и после да си продължи без проблем, клони към нула.

Стиснете му палци на Петко ❤️🙏

29/04/2022

Check out the Bristol Rabbit Pain Scale
It's more detailed than the rabbit grimace scale.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/figure?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0252417.t006

A species-specific composite pain scale is a prerequisite for adequate pain assessment. The aim of this study was to develop a multidimensional pain scale specific to rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) called the Bristol Rabbit Pain Scale (BRPS). The scale was developed over five phases using a unique....

26/04/2022

Предлагам прегледи на зайци, гризачи, влечуги и птици в гр. Варна във Ветеринарна клиника Елпида от 9ти до 11ти Май.
Ще прегледам заедно с д-р Юлия Назаренко.
Освен преглед бих могла да правя хирургия, например пилене и вадене на зъби, кастрация и.т.н.).
Ако желаете час, свържете се с нея или с мен.

22/04/2022

Срам! Животни не са продукти.
Този уекенд ги продават по-евтим. След няколко месеца ще пристигат в Bunny Rescue Bulgaria и трябва да намерим дом....спешно, и да кастрирам по 5 зайци на ден.

09/04/2022

Идеи за ваш папагал.

Food Enrichment: Utilize more exotic fruits and vegetables found in Asian, Latin American, African, and Caribbean markets. In particular, look for foods that are part of your bird’s natural diet in the wild!

https://www.aav.org/blogpost/1778905/464006/Food-Enrichment-Exotic-Fruits-and-Veggies