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16/01/2025

We are interested in how veterinarians and nurses would prefer to learn about exotic animal medicine and surgery.

Here at Exotic Vet Support we are always searching for the most convenient and effective ways in which we can support your learning and support you.

You can comment below or message us directly to let us know how we can help you the most. Your input is invaluable in shaping our programs to meet your needs. Together, we can enhance the care you provide to exotic animals!

We look forward to hearing from you and enhancing your learning experience. 🦜🐢🐰

15/01/2025

8 weeks to go until the Exotic Vet Support Asia-Pacific 2025 Conference!

Don't Miss Out – reserve your seat at: www.exoticvetsupport.com/en/event/exotic-vet-support-asia-pacific-evsap-conference

Join us at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on March 14-15, 2025, for a dynamic 2-day conference designed for veterinarians, vet nurses, and students passionate about exotic animal care.

This conference offers 14 hours of masterclass’s in exotic animal medicine and surgery – carefully chosen based on the most requested topics. We’re excited to feature five exceptional speakers who will provide invaluable insights into the latest advancements in exotic animal care.

This is an incredible opportunity to connect with international professionals, share knowledge, and enhance your skills. Plus, you’ll earn 14 hours of CPD/CE points for your attendance.�We believe in making this conference an interactive experience, so case discussions and active participation are highly encouraged. Whether you're looking to expand your expertise or network with peers, this event promises to be an enriching and inspiring experience.

We look forward to you joining us!

14/01/2025

Small avian patients are well known to be high risk anaesthesia and surgical candidates. However, appropriate analgesia, anaesthesia and monitoring are all important factors to a successful outcome. Most important is an experienced avian nurse / anaesthetist working alongside the surgeon to respond to unexpected changes in vital parameters and anaesthesia plane depth.

Here we have Pikachu, an 85g cockatiel, was anaesthetised, intubated, IV line placed and monitoring equipment attached (ECG, capnography, flat Doppler probe, cloacal thermometer). Working with the VSOS surgical team we placed an IM pin in the fractured humerus and applied a wing-body wrap to help prevent rotational movement. Fluoroscopy was used after pin placement to confirm positioning before closure, then orthogonal radiograph projections were obtained post surgery.

Pikachu recovered well from the anaesthesia, stayed in our hospital overnight and was discharged the next day to go back home to his loving owner.

30/12/2024

This rabbit patient had been suffering from chronic upper respiratory tract disease causing dyspnoea, lethargy and anorexia. Frequent components of this disease include significant flaring of the nares (as seen in the first video), snuffling and nasal discharge.

Advanced imaging such as a CT scan can fully evaluate the respiratory tract for the present of an abscess or infection (or another disease process) to allow for surgical planning and targeted treatment. This CT scans sagittal view image displays a large amount of infection in the nasal cavity (blue arrows) and the transverse view shows severe dental root abscessation (pink arrows) as reported by VetCT.

After the dental extractions, using endoscopy it looked as if the disease started with a dental abscess that resulted in perforation into the nasal cavity.

The dental abscess was debrided and flushed, then a rhinotomy was performed to clear out the nasal abscess. The nasal turbinates were obliterated from the infection so further aggressive surgical debridement and flushing was carried out. Cultures were obtained to allow for appropriate antibiotic therapy - Pseudomonas aeruginosa and mixed anaerobes were identified.

This is a satisfying surgery as the patient immediately has improved quality of life. The dyspnoeia is resolved and due to the improved comfort levels, resume rapid return to voluntary food intake.

21/12/2024

🎁 Christmas Giveaway Alert! 🎁

As a special holiday gift, Exotic Vet Support is giving away a free month-long subscription to TWO lucky winners for our Mentoring Service!

To enter the prize draw you just need to:
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3) Send me a DM to receive the link to the quiz

Merry Christmas and good luck with the draw!

For more info on The Mentoring Service, check out the link:
👉 www.exoticvetsupport.com/en/mentoring-service

16/12/2024

Don't Miss Out – Register Your Place at the Exotic Vet Support Asia-Pacific 2025 Conference!

Join us at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on March 14-15, 2025, for a dynamic 2-day conference designed for veterinarians, vet nurses, and students passionate about exotic animal care.

This conference offers 14 hours of masterclass’s in exotic animal medicine and surgery – carefully curated based on the most requested topics in the field. We’re excited to feature five exceptional speakers who will provide invaluable insights into the latest advancements in exotic animal care.

This is an incredible opportunity to connect with international professionals, share knowledge, and enhance your skills. Plus, you’ll earn 14 hours of CPD/CE points for your attendance.

�We believe in making this conference an interactive experience, so case discussions and active participation are highly encouraged. Whether you're looking to expand your expertise or network with peers, this event promises to be an enriching and inspiring experience.

Register now and secure your spot for this essential event in exotic animal veterinary care!
www.exoticvetsupport.com/en/event/exotic-vet-support-asia-pacific-evsap-conference

25/11/2024

🐾 Attention Exotic Animal Veterinarians and Nurses! 🐾

🚨 Early Bird Discount - 1 Week Left! Register Now & Save! 🚨

The Exotic Vet Support Asia-Pacific Conference 2025 is just around the corner, and you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in exotic animal care!

📅 When: 14th-15th March 2025�📍 Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre�⏰ Early Bird Registration Deadline: 1st December

Why Attend?
- Expert Speakers: Hear from leading veterinarians and specialists in exotic animal care.

- Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals from around the world.

- Exclusive Cases: Dive deep into real-world cases and solutions in exotic animal medicine and surgery.

- Continuing Education: Earn valuable CE credits while learning from the experts in the field.

💡 Early Bird Special – Save 10%! 💡
Sign up by 1st December to lock in your discount and secure your spot at this can't-miss event!

🔗 www.exoticvetsupport.com/en/event – Don't wait!

Join us and take your career in exotic animal medicine to the next level!

A special thank you to our generous sponsors:
�🦜 Harrison’s Bird Foods
�💊 ADM Protexin�
🐾 Zoetis�
🔬 MiDOG Animal Diagnostics

21/11/2024

🌟 Attention Avian and Exotic Medicine Professionals! 🌟

Get ready for an exceptional educational experience at the Exotic Vet Support Asia-Pacific 2025 Conference in Melbourne! We are excited to announce that Dr. Izidora Sladakovic and Dr. Alex Rosenwax will be leading exclusive avian masterclasses, exploring behaviour, imaging and anaesthesia.

This is your exclusive opportunity to engage with world-class experts and enhance your knowledge on the most current advancements in reptile and exotic animal medicine. Whether you're a seasoned vet or passionate about exotic species, this conference is tailored to elevate your expertise.

🦜 Why Should You Attend?
- Expert-Led Lectures on cutting-edge reptile care and exotic veterinary practices
- Networking Opportunities with a community of like-minded professionals
- Interactive Discussions to refine your skills in exotic animal diagnostics, surgery, and medicine

🔗 Secure Your Spot Today!�Visit: www.exoticvetsupport.com/en/event/exotic-vet-support-asia-pacific-evsap-conference

📅 Event Details:�Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)�Date: 14th-15th March 2025

✨ Early Bird Special – Save on your ticket by registering before December 1st!

We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne for an extraordinary and enriching experience!

A special thank you to our generous sponsors:
�🦜 Harrison’s Bird Foods
�💊 ADM Protexin�
🐾 Zoetis�
🔬 MiDOG Animal Diagnostics

12/11/2024

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Reptile Medicine Professionals! 🌟

Get ready for an unforgettable learning experience at the Exotic Vet Support Asia-Pacific 2025 conference, featuring Dr. Nicola Di Girolamo and Dr. Dean Felkler taking the reptile masterclasses! 🦎🐍🐢

This is your unique opportunity to dive deep into the latest advancements in reptile care through an exceptional lineup of lectures, insights, discussions, and more. Whether you're a seasoned professional or passionate about exotic animal health, this event is designed for you.

🦎 Why attend?
- In-depth Lectures from top experts in exotic veterinary care
- Networking Opportunities with like-minded professionals
- Open discussions to sharpen your skills in exotic animal medicine, diagnostics and surgery

🔗 Secure your tickets today! Visit: www.exoticvetsupport.com/en/event/exotic-vet-support-asia-pacific-evsap-conference

📅 Event Details:
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Date: 14th-15th March 2025

✨ Early Bird Special—Don’t miss out! Save on your ticket by registering before December 1st.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Melbourne for this incredible event!

Special thanks to our generous sponsors:
🦜 Harrison’s Bird Foods
💊 ADM Protexin
🐾 Zoetis
🔬 MiDOG Animal Diagnostics

11/11/2024

🎉 Next Month's Webinar in the Exotic Vet Support: LIVE program 🎉

Topic: The Benefits of Appropriate Nutrition and UV Lighting in Psittacines

In this session, we'll cover:
🔹 Nutrition and UV-B lighting importance
🔹 How to provide these appropriately
🔹 Avian physical exam and history taking
🔹 Health conditions related to malnutrition
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Who should attend: Veterinarians, nurses, and students interested in Avian medicine and health.
We’re offering two convenient dates (Wednesday evening & Saturday morning AEST) to accommodate your schedule and make it easier for more of you to participate.

👉 Sign up now and choose your preferred date/time:�www.exoticvetsupport.com/en/event

I can’t wait to see you there! 👩‍⚕️🦜

A big thank you to our sponsors for supporting this month’s webinar:�
🌟 VSOS (vsos.com.au)�
🌟 Harrison’s Bird Foods (harrisonsbirdfoods.com)

10/11/2024

Reptiles are poikilothermic, meaning they rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. While there are various methods for creating a thermal gradient within an enclosure, improper heating can lead to severe burns. When selecting a heating system, it's essential to consider the species, natural behaviour, and habitat of the reptile.

Common causes of thermal burns in captive reptiles include heat rocks, heat mats directly placed in the enclosure, unprotected heat lamps, the absence of thermostats, and inappropriate heat sources.

Burns are classified by their severity, ranging from first-degree burns (which affect only the outer layer of the skin) as shown here in this stimson's python, to fourth-degree burns (which involve the full thickness of the skin and underlying tissues such as muscle and bone).

The physiological effects of burns vary with their severity. Severe burns can result in significant fluid, electrolyte, and protein loss, requiring prompt fluid therapy and nutritional support. Deep tissue burns may necessitate surgical debridement and ongoing wound care, including topical treatments and dressings. Because burns are extremely painful, effective pain management is crucial. Opioids and NSAIDs are recommended for analgesia, and antibiotics are often needed to prevent infection in moderate to severe cases.

To prevent thermal burns, it is essential to educate reptile owners through husbandry consultations, informative handouts, and collaborations between veterinarians and local reptile stores. By providing reptile keepers with the right knowledge, we can help ensure the safe use of heat sources and prevent these injuries from occurring.

05/11/2024

If you’re passionate about exotic mammal medicine and surgery, you won’t want to miss the incredible lineup of lectures from specialists Dr. Nicola Di Girolamo and Dr. Charly Pignon at the Exotic Vet Support Asia-Pacific 2025 conference!

Don’t miss your chance to learn from these experts and more. Grab your tickets now at: www.exoticvetsupport.com/en/event/exotic-vet-support-asia-pacific-evsap-conference.

Join us at the MCEC for an inspiring and educational experience. Remember, the Early Bird offer ends on December 1st, so secure your spot today. We can’t wait to welcome you in Melbourne!

16/09/2024

Skin lesions in reptiles are frequently seen in clinical practice. In fact, a 2017 publication showed the prevalence of dermatological disease in bearded dragons presented to European hospitals made up almost a quarter of all cases (Schmidt-Ukaj et al, 2017).

Skin lesions can be loosely classified into infectious (bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic) and non-infectious (e.g. trauma, nutritional, neoplastic).

Identifying the source of the lesion should be based on a history, clinical examination and appropriate diagnostic testing. If an infectious agent is suspected, samples should be collected to identify the underlying pathogen to minimise misdiagnosis and treatment failure. Superficial collection (e.g. impression smear) on initial presentation can be useful for rapid identification in-clinic.

If unrewarding, more invasive sampling via surgical biopsies for laboratory testing an be performed under general anaesthesia. Tissue obtained can be submitted for histopathology and cultures. More recent pathogen identification systems have been developed such as Next-Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) (miDOGtest) and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) for enhanced sensitivity.

Appropriate treatment would include husbandry improvements, topical and/or systemic medical management. Surgical debridement of necrotic skin lesions may be required as inadequate drug concentrations are reached at poorly vascularised tissues.

Schmidt-Ukaj S, Hochleithner M, Richter B, et al. A survey of diseases in captive
bearded dragons: a retrospective study of 529 patients. Vet Med (Praha) 2017;
62(9):508–15.

18/08/2024

Dental disease in rabbits is frequently seen in exotic animal practice and often is complex to treat. Possible underlying cause(s) and crown evaluation can be obtained from a history and a physical examination. However, further diagnostic testing is usually required. Imaging (either radiography or a CT scan) should be performed in most cases to check for contributing factors of dental disease.

Although CT provides superior evaluation, either many practices do not have access or the cost is beyond owners financial reach, so radiography is most frequently used. Although six radiographic views are typically obtained for a thorough skull and dental evaluation, a lateral projection here has been used here to display guidelines Here I have shown reference lines for maxillary reserve crown length (red line), mandibular reserve crown length (green line) and occlusion plane (blue line). There should also be mild rostral convergence of the palatine and mandibular bone plates (pink lines).

These reference lines should be used as guidelines only and may vary within individuals and breed. Although a large amount of diagnostic information can be obtained from this single radiographic view, difference projections should be obtained for better evaluation. Intraoral evaluation should also be carried out with stomatoscopy for completeness.

Images adapted from .zoltan .

These reference lines were obtained from: Boehmer, E. & Crossley, D. (2009). Objective interpretation of dental disease in rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas. Use of anatomical reference lines. Tierarztliche Praxis Ausgabe K: Kleintiere - Heimtiere. 37. 250-260.

09/08/2024

miDOGtest are hosting this exciting free webinar presented by the brilliant Dr Joerg Mayer. Exotic Vet Support has been kindly asked to Co-host.

Join us on August 21 at 1:30 PM PST (August 22nd at 6:30am for us located in Sydney) for an eye-opening lecture on "NGS in the Beehive: How a New Technology Opens the Doors to Old Problems."

Dr. Jörg Mayer (DVM, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM, MS) will explore the groundbreaking applications of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in veterinary diagnostics, providing invaluable insights into how this technology can transform your practice.

Key Topics Covered:
- Advanced Veterinary Diagnostics
- Revolutionary Applications of NGS
- Enhancing Veterinary Knowledge

Why Attend?
- Stay ahead in the field of veterinary medicine
- Gain cutting-edge knowledge from an expert
- Network with professionals in the industry

Hosted By:
- MiDOG Animal Diagnostics
- Southern California Veterinary Medical Association
- Exotic Vet Support
- University of Georgia

As always I promote self learning and development in this constantly developing industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and stay at the forefront of veterinary diagnostics!

Ensure your place in this essential lecture to advance your veterinary practice with the latest NGS technology!

18/07/2024

This month’s webinar in the Exotic Vet Support: LIVE program is:

Reproductive Disease in Reptilians

* Common reproductive conditions
* Diagnostic investigation options
* Supportive care
* Medical management
* Surgical cases

This webinar is suitable for veterinarians, nurses and students.

As always we are offering 2 dates for this session (Thursday evening and Saturday morning AEST) for flexible viewing and to allow more of you to be involved. Please follow this link and sign up to your preferred date / time.

www.exoticvetsupport.com/en/event

I look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you to this month’s sponsors for supporting this webinar:
- VSOS (https://vsos.com.au)
- Harrison’s Bird Foods (www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com)

15/07/2024

**CALLING FOR SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS**

After the successful launch of the Exotic Vet Support Asia Pacific Conference last year we are preparing for an even bigger event for 2025. We have two keynote speakers:
Dr Nicola Di Girolamo travelling from Cornell University, New York, and Dr Charly Pignon from Alfort National Veterinary School, Paris.

We have two fantastic guest speakers: Dr Izidora Sladakovic and Dr Alex Rosenwax both from Australia. We also have our very own Dr Dean Felkler to complete the line-up.

We are looking for sponsors to support this growing event and for exhibitors to showcase their services and products at the conference.

If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the EVSAP 2025 conference please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

18/06/2024

I have been kindly invited by Boehringer Ingelheim to perform a Live webinar on pain manageemnt in exotic species.

Follow the below link to register for the highly informative webinar:
animalhealthacademy.com.au/events/register/?evtid=1469

Pain can sometimes be difficult to recognise in exotic species. It can also be difficult to determine which medication and at what dose provides suitable analgesia in the wide number of exotic species that the veterinarian may be presented with. This webinar by Dr Dean Felkler will discuss the challenges veterinarians encounter when treating painful conditions in exotic species and will discuss pain management options for both medical and surgically treated conditions.

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Pre-ovulatory follicular stasis is the failure of the mature follicle to ovulate or resorb. If left untreated (or undetected), secondary disease is likely in these patients. Inflammatory or infectious components often results in a coelomitis. Other co-morbidities may also be seen. e.g. bacterial pneumonia, thus, a broad diagnostic investigation approach is imperative to successful treatment. This is a life threatening condition. Imaging modalities such as ultrasonography, a CT scan or even cystoscopy in some species can be used to monitor progression or regression of these follicles. This condition is likely multifactorial but predisposing factores include inappropriate artifical climate, nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism and even perhaps lack of a male to initiate vitllogenesis. Chelonian and lizard species are most at risk of developing pre-ovulatory follicular stasis and the current treatment of choice is bilateral ovariectomy. Here I perform an ovariectomy on a red eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) via a endoscope assisted pre-femoral approach as this is less invasive with a shorter healing time than a plastronotomy incision. Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: OHP37EUB2UHSOZ3H #exoticvetsupport #exoticvet #ausvet #veterinary #vet #vethospital #vetstudent #vetnurse #vettech #vetcpd #webinar #onlineteaching #exoticconference #reptile #reptilekeeper #reptilesurgery

miDOGtest are hosting this exciting free webinar presented by the brilliant Dr Joerg Mayer. Exotic Vet Support has been kindly asked to Co-host. Join us on August 21 at 1:30 PM PST (August 22nd at 6:30am for us located in Sydney) for an eye-opening lecture on "NGS in the Beehive: How a New Technology Opens the Doors to Old Problems." Dr. Jörg Mayer (DVM, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM, MS) will explore the groundbreaking applications of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in veterinary diagnostics, providing invaluable insights into how this technology can transform your practice. Key Topics Covered: - Advanced Veterinary Diagnostics - Revolutionary Applications of NGS - Enhancing Veterinary Knowledge Why Attend? - Stay ahead in the field of veterinary medicine - Gain cutting-edge knowledge from an expert - Network with professionals in the industry Hosted By: - MiDOG Animal Diagnostics - Southern California Veterinary Medical Association - Exotic Vet Support - University of Georgia As always I promote self learning and development in this constantly developing industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and stay at the forefront of veterinary diagnostics! Ensure your place in this essential lecture to advance your veterinary practice with the latest NGS technology! #VeterinaryDiagnostics #midog #exoticvetsupport #exoticvet #veterinary #vet #vethospital #vetstudent #vetnurse #vettech #vetcpd #webinar #onlineteaching #vetwebinar

COMING SOON: For those who are looking to get involved in online exotic animal learning, Exotic Vet Support is soon to be launching EVS: LIVE for a convenient way to improve your knowledge and topical discussions. We are offering 2 dates per session (weekday evening and weekend morning) for flexible viewing and to allow more of you to be involved. Upcoming live webinars include: - Reptile Infectious Diseases Seen in Clinical Practice - The Benefits of Appropriate Nutrition and UV Lighting in Psittacines - Supportive Care for Exotic Mammals - The Exotic Friendly Hospital Looking forward to seeing many of you there. #exoticvetsupport #exoticvet #veterinary #vet #vethospital #vetstudent #vetnurse #vettech #vetcpd #webinar #onlineteaching #rabbitvet #reptilevet #avianvet Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: UVXCS5YHY902OLTG

Dental extractions in rabbits can sometimes be challenging. They have long reserve crowns (dental roots) embedded into fragile jaws bones, all within a small oral cavity. Care must be taken to ensure the entire crown and reserve crown are extracted. Tooth fracture or incomplete removal can cause persistent pain and potential crown regrowth. That dreaded “click” sound when performing a dental extraction happens to us all at times. If a dental fracture is caused during an extraction don’t panic it isn't game over. There are ways to still retrieve the entire reserve crown. Here I use a 2.7mm 30 degree rigid endoscope to visualise the remaining reserve crown in a rabbit maxilla premolar extraction. This can be loosened up (as shown) and extracted still using an intraoral approach. Leo seems much more comfortable post-dental. He prefers to eat voluntarily rather than being support fed (as shown by his syringe food beard). Well done Leo - always a pleasure seeing you. #exoticvetsupport #exoticvet #veterinary #vet #vethospital #vetstudent #vetnurse #vettech #vetcpd #webinar #onlineteaching #rabbithealth #rabbitvet #rabbitdental #rabbitextraction

I literally love working with reptiles. Here in Sydney, we see many come through our doors for both medical and surgical treatments. This is a Murray-Darling Python (Morelia spilota metcalfei) that required surgical resection of a gastric carcinoma. Thankfully she has recovered nicely and is doing Great! #exoticvetsupport #exoticvet #veterinary #vet #vethospital #vetstudent #vettech #vetcpd #webinar #onlineteaching #reptile #snake

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