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This service is for veterinarians looking to become more proficient in treating exotic animals.

24/12/2025

Holiday greetings from Exotic Vet Support! ✨

Wishing everyone a season filled with kindness, connection and well-deserved rest.

23/12/2025

The Silent Holiday Killer: It’s not the Poinsettia.

As we gear up for the holiday roast, most avian owners are hyper-aware of dietary toxins like chocolate or avocado. But in the veterinary clinic, the most devastating Christmas emergencies often come from the air, not the food bowl.

The Reality: PTFE Toxicity
The avian respiratory system is incredibly efficient at gas exchange, making it uniquely susceptible to airborne toxins. When non-stick cookware (Teflon), roasting bags, or even drip pans are overheated, they release Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fumes.

To a human, these fumes are odorless and invisible. To a bird, they cause acute pulmonary hemorrhage and sadly often rapid death.

Vet Tip:
Prevention is the only cure. There is no specific antidote for PTFE poisoning.
1. Check your cookware: If you are roasting a turkey, ensure you are using stainless steel, cast iron, or ceramic.
2. Roasting Bags: Many "oven bags" are coated with non-stick chemicals. Read the label.
3. Self-Cleaning Ovens: Never run the self-cleaning cycle while birds are in the house.
Keep the kitchen well-ventilated and the birds far away from the feast preparation this year.

12/12/2025

Is he brumating? Or is he sick?

With the temperature dropping and the holiday chaos ensuing, it is common to see reptiles slowing down for the winter. Owners often assume this is natural "brumation" and turn off the lights to let them sleep.

The Clinical Distinction:
True brumation is a physiological cycle undertaken by a healthy animal with sufficient fat reserves. However, a sick reptile or one suffering from sub-optimal husbandry (inappropriate heating, drafty windows, holiday travel stress) will present with similar signs: lethargy and anorexia.

If a reptile enters brumation with underlying disease or a high parasite burden, their immune system slows down, but the pathogens do not. This can be fatal.

Vet Tip:
Always have a "Pre-brumation Check" before your pet reptile undergoes brumation.

Before allowing reptiles to brumate for the winter:
- Perform a full physical exam
- Run a faecal parasite screen
- Check the weight

If your reptile has lost significant weight or is dehydrated, diagnostic investigations should be performed.

08/12/2025

We’re excited to share that EVSAP is now officially RACE-approved!

Join us in Brisbane from 27th–29th March 2026, and earn accredited CE while connecting with leading exotic animal professionals worldwide.

Early Bird is still open — don’t miss out!
Tickets available in our Events page: https://exoticvetsupport.com/events/

28/11/2025

Snakes can develop a large range of tumours. This tumour was resected and later diagnosed as a gastric carcinoma on histopathology.

Who can identify the structure highlighted at the end of the reel?
Let us know in the comments below 👇🏼

26/11/2025

Early Bird Registration is STILL OPEN!
And it flies away on January 1st, don’t miss it!

Join us at the EVSAP Conference, in Brisbane, for three days dedicated to advancing exotic animal medicine through learning, collaboration, and hands-on clinical insight.

Secure your spot at the best rate of the year and be part of a growing community of vets, nurses, and students passionate about avian, reptile, wildlife, and exotic companion animal care. 🌍

Ready to join us?
🔗 Early Bird closes January 1st, register now before it’s gone!
https://exoticvetsupport.com/events/

22/11/2025

Let’s get to know the team behind Exotic Vet Support a little better!✨

If you want to learn more about our new Exotic Nurse Support, please check our website: https://exoticnursesupport.com/ (link in the bio)

20/11/2025

We’re excited to introduce our newest platform: Exotic Nurse Support 🐹

ENS is a dedicated platform designed to help veterinary nurses build confidence, sharpen clinical skills, and deliver high-quality care to exotic animals in private practice.

Featuring Gary Fitzgerald, a Certificate IV veterinary nurse and Practice Manager at the UQ Veterinary Teaching Hospital - and Bec de Gier, RVN, Certificate IV nurse and Practice Manager at UPV Gold Coast.

Together, they share real-world guidance, case-based learning, and practical nursing tips for reptiles, birds, small mammals, and more.

👉 Follow to level up your exotic nursing skills.
👉 Visit our bio to learn more about Exotic Nurse Support.

19/11/2025

Introducing Exotic Nurse Support! =ur new space dedicated to empowering exotic animal nurses✨

Find out more: link in the bio (https://exoticnursesupport.com/)

18/11/2025

Part 4 of our new webinar surgical series:
Advanced Facial Surgery Techniques in Exotic Mammals.

Join Dr. Charly Pignon, internationally renowned exotic mammal specialist, takes you through advanced facial surgery techniques.

Part 4 will focus on Dental Extractions and Abscess Management in Exotic Mammals. Topics covered include:
- Dental Anatomy
- Oral Exam
- Diagnostic testing
- Incisor extractions
- Cheek teeth extractions
- Extraoral extraction approach
- Abscess treatments
- Partial Hemi-mandibulactomy

This is a great opportunity to learn directly from one of the leaders in our field. These webinars are available exclusively to EVS Education Support, Mentoring Support and Hospital Support members at: https://exoticvetsupport.com/education-package/

We hope you enjoy this webinar and helps those under your care.

13/11/2025

Exotic Vet Insight: Ferret Adrenal Disease

A ferret presents with progressive, symmetrical alopecia and a pot-bellied appearance. Your mind, trained in canine medicine, immediately flags it as a potential Cushing's case. But this is one of the most common diagnostic traps in exotic companion medicine.

While the adrenal glands are the culprit, the mechanism is completely different. Ferret Adrenal Disease is an overproduction of s*x hormones (17-hydroxyprogesterone, androstenedione, estradiol), NOT cortisol.

This fundamental difference is why the classic signs are often tied to reproductive hormones:
- a swollen v***a in spayed females
- prostatic enlargement in males
- increased aggression
- alopaecia

It's also why the diagnostic tools for canine Cushing's won't work here.

Our Vet Tip:
Diagnosis is primarily based on the distinct clinical signs. If confirmation is needed, an adrenal hormone panel is the test of choice. Adrenal gland measurement can also be performed using ultrasonography.
Treatment is not with trilostane or mitotane, but with a GnRH agonist implant (Deslorelin) to suppress the overactive s*x hormone production. Adrenalectomy is also an option but carries high risks especially with the left gland being located so closely to the Caudal Vena Cava.

Have you encountered this common condition in practice? Let us know in the comments!👇

10/11/2025

Imagine a reality where you feel supported, confident, and passionate about your work every single day. That's the future we're building for veterinary professionals at Exotic Vet Support.

We understand the immense challenges that come with veterinary medicine, especially when dealing with exotic species. That's why we created a mentoring service designed to ease your stress and elevate your skills.

With our support, you'll get:
➡️ Mentor guidance available 7 days a week.
➡️ Quick and thorough answers to your complex cases.
➡️ Collaborative help with diagnostics and treatments.
➡️ Access to our comprehensive EVS Academy.

As Dr. Bobby Ortiz shared, our goal is to provide an "incredibly supportive" and "invaluable resource" for your professional growth.

Join a community that cares!
Discover how to boost your career by visiting our website: https://exoticvetsupport.com/ (link in bio).

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