Exotics Club Archive
Diagnosis and treatment of dental disease in rabbits
Presenter: Dr Nadene Stapleton BVSc, MRCVS, Cert AVP (Zoo Med)
Category: Exotics Club
Dental disease in rabbits is an extremely common condition which is both underdiagnosed and over diagnosed. This presentation highlights the normal dental anatomy of rabbits and how this relates to the development of dental disease. The underlying causes of dental disease are multifactorial and often preventable. You will learn how…
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E.cuniculi in Rabbits
Presenter: Elisabetta Mancinelli
DVM CertZooMed Dipl. ECZM (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery) MRCVS
European Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery)
Category: Exotics Club
Encephalitozoonosis is primarily seen and considered a significant disease of domestic rabbits and its seroprevalence is internationally recognised. Farm and laboratory rabbits have been known for a long time as target species but according to a survey published in 2006, healthy domestic rabbits also show specific antibodies against this parasite…
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Rabbit Skull Radiographs
Presenter: Aidan Raftery MVB CertZooMed MRCVS Clinical Director
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover all aspects of rabbit skull radiography. What views to take, how to position the patient for each view. The points to look for to assess the diagnostic value of the image and the pitfalls associated with malposition. Reading and interpreting the radiographs is covered with guidance…
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Rodents surgery and patient care
Presenter: Elisabetta Mancinelli
DVM CertZooMed Dipl. ECZM (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery) MRCVS
European Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery)
Category: Exotics Club
Rodents have become very popular pets and are nowadays commonly seen as patients. However, the lack of familiarity with these species can make their appropriate care challenging. A basic knowledge of their needs and a practical approach can help to build up confidence while treating these interesting pets. Furthermore, the…
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Developing an exotic clinic
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DipECZM DZooMed (Reptilian) fHEA MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Starting to see exotic patients can be daunting, particularly if you lack the support of your colleagues. This session covers the essential components for a successful business model to add onto an existing clinic. We start by looking at staffing requirements, motivation, learning resources and marketing of the clinic. Then…
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Clinical examination and common conditions in pet chickens
Presenter: Emma Keeble
BVSc CertZooMed DZooMed(Mammalian) FHEA MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
The number of chickens kept as pets is increasing, with welfare groups rehoming large numbers of ex-commercial laying hens. Chickens are kept for private egg production/consumption, breeding or exhibition or as “fancy” birds, small layer or meat bird flocks, or as pets. Owner’s experience varies from competent to complete novice.…
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Backyard Poultry: Approach to Husbandry and Common Conditions in General Practice
Presenter: Megan Kiln BVM&S MRCVS AFHEA
Resident in Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
This seminar will cover the basics of the approach to husbandry and clinical conditions in backyard poultry, with a focus on pet chickens, as the fourth most popular pet in the United Kingdom. The presentation will cover some basic background information on pet chickens, including their husbandry, and some information…
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How to get through a reptile consultation
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc(hons), DZooMed(Reptilian), Dip ECZM(Herp, Small Mammal), MRCVS
European & RCVS Specialist in Herpetology
Category: Exotics Club
Reptile consultations can be long winded and you can miss important parts of the history taking or clinical examination. This webinar draws on 28 years of experience working with reptiles in a clinical setting, identifying all the pitfalls and solutions that the author has arrived at. This webinar will enable…
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Common conditions of small zoo mammals
Presenter: Michelle Barrows BVMS, PGCert(Veterinary Conservation Medicine), DZooMed(Avian), MRCVS
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Zoo Health Management
Category: Exotics Club
There many small zoos and farm-parks with zoo licences in the UK. Most do not have their own specialist vets on site and typically use the services of a local practice to provide veterinary care for a range of non-domestic species. Typically these collections contain small carnivores such as meerkats,…
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Aspergillosis in birds
Presenter: Tom Dutton
BVM&S CertAVP(ZooMed) DipECZM(avian) MRCVS Clinical Lead Exotics
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar initially summarises the causes and predispositions for avian aspergillosis followed by a detailed discussion of diagnosis and treatment.
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Reptilian Respiratory Medicine
Presenter: Nathalie Wissink-Argilaga Lic.Vet
CertAVP(ZM) DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Respiratory disease is a common presentation in pet reptiles. Due to difference in diagnosis and treatment of reptiles, these cases can represent a challenge for the general practitioner In this webinar we will touch on basic anatomy and physiology of the reptilian respiratory system to allow us to approach these…
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Why wild animals aren't 'exotics'
Presenter: Elizabeth Mullineaux
BVM&S CertSHP DVM&S FRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
In terms of anatomy and physiology most of our British wild animals are not dissimilar to their domestic counterparts. This should in theory make treating these animals relatively straight forwards from a veterinary perspective. Wild animals are however not exotic pets and the considerations for their assessment and care are…
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Pet rabbits - diagnosis and management of diarrhoea versus matted caecotrophs
Presenter: Emma Keeble
BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Matted caecotrophs are a common presentation in veterinary practice and can have several different causes as well as secondary underlying factors. It is important to distinguish this from true diarrhoea, the latter of which can rapidly become life threatening in pet rabbits, particularly young animals. A detailed clinical history and…
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Managing respiratory disease in rodents
Presenter: Elisabetta Mancinelli, DVM, DECZM (Small Mammals) MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
Respiratory tract disease is a common health problem in many pet rodent species. Rats, mice and guinea pigs are more frequently affected. Respiratory tract infections seem to be less commonly encountered in other species such as chinchillas and hamsters. Because rats and other small rodents are very popular animals used…
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Rabbit speys and castrates a step by step guide
Presenter: Dr Nadene Stapleton
BVSc CertAVP(ZM) MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbits are increasingly popular pets and client understanding of the necessity for neutering has also increased. Consequently many vets who are unfamiliar with rabbit neutering are finding themselves having to perform these surgeries on a more frequent basis. Approaching rabbit anaesthesia and surgery as if they are small cats and…
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Infectious Disease in Rabbits
Presenter: Dr Richard Saunders
BVSc DZooMed MRCVS
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Zoo Health Management
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover some of the main infectious diseases of Rabbits: Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease, Myxomatosis, and E. cuniculi. These are amongst the most common reasons for presentation of companion rabbits to veterinary surgeons working with both owners and rescue centres, and are a common subject for questions. We…
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Breeding Birds of Prey: Veterinary and Avicultural Insights
Presenter: Dr Tom Bailey
BSc BVSc MRCVS CertZooMed MSc PhD Dip ECZM
RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Captive breeding has contributed to the successful restoration of many species of birds of prey threatened with extinction including the Californian condor, Mauritius kestrel and peregrine falcon. Avicultural techniques that have been pioneered by raptor breeders include; double clutching, direct fostering, cross fostering, hatch and switch, hacking, artificial insemination (AI)…
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Reproductive Disease in Backyard Poultry
Presenter: Aidan Raftery MVB CertZooMed MRCVS Clinical Director
Category: Exotics Club
In this webinar Aidan Raftery gives an overview of reproductive medicine in the backyard chicken. Aidan is one of the editors of the BSAVA manual of Poultry Medicine and the co-author of the reproductive disease chapter in addition to the clinical exam and orthopaedics chapters. He practices exotic animal medicine…
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Clinical approach to the rodent patient
Presenter: Elisabetta Mancinelli DVM CertZooMed ECZM Dipl. (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery)
Category: Exotics Club
The order Rodentia is very large and diverse, comprising a variety of species ranging from a few grams (e.g., mouse) to a few hundred kilograms (e.g., capybara). Only few of these species are seen in private practice but are nowadays very commonly kept as pets. As rodents are prey animals…
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A Basic Guide to Fish Medicine
Presenter: John Chitty BVetMed CertZooMed MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover a basic approach to goldfish and koi medicine and surgery. While fish are not commonly presented to vets, there are a lot being kept and owners will seek help at times. This webinar will provide a basic guide to the investigation of disease, especially with respect…
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Don’t let scales scare you- introduction to reptile practice
Presenter: Nathalie Wissink Argilaga CertAVP(ZM) DZM(Reptilian) MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
Don’t let scales be scary: in this webinar we will cover the basic approach to common reptile species in practice. It will include basic species identification, husbandry, physical examination and sampling, imaging, anaesthesia and monitoring as well as a brief overview on the approach to several common conditions seen in…
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Parrots - New bird wellness exam
Presenter: Tom Dutton
BVM&S CertAVP(ZooMed) DipECZM(avian) MRCVS Clinical Lead Exotics
RCVS BVM&S CertAVP(ZooMed) DipECZM(avian) MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover all aspects of a new bird health check. Covering common species including parrots and raptors - Tom will discuss history, examination and selecting appropriate disease testing. Aspects of quarantine and biosecurity will also be discussed when introducing new birds to an existing flock/group.
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Common conditions in pet ferrets
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Royal (Dick) School of Vet Studies
Edinburgh University
Category: Exotics Club
Ferrets are engaging, inquisitive animals and their popularity as pets has increased over recent years. They belong to the Mustelid family (being related to badgers, otters and pine martens) and are carnivorous mammals. This webinar will review common problems seen in pet ferrets in veterinary practice, including an update on…
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Megacolon syndrome in rabbits
Presenter: Dr Nadene Stapleton BVSc, MRCVS, CertAVP(ZM)
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar provides practical, evidenced based advice on diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal stasis in rabbits. It includes case management strategies for both simple and more complex cases including gastrointestinal obstructions and liver lobe torsions. This webinar is designed for the busy practitioner who wants easy to follow, up to…
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Pain and Analgesia in Rabbits
Presenter: Livia Benato
DVM MScR CertZooMed , GPCert(ExAP), DipECZM, MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
Pain management in rabbits has improved greatly during the last twenty years. When pain is not treated adequately, it can be a very debilitating experience for the animal that suffers it. It is paramount to be up to date on how to assess pain in rabbits and what pain assessment…
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How to manage the snuffly rabbit
Presenter: Elisabetta Mancinelli DVM CertZooMed ECZM Dipl. (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery)
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbits are the third most common mammalian species now kept as pets in the UK. Rabbit medicine is rapidly evolving as client increasingly demand a higher standard of veterinary care for their pets. Respiratory problems are commonly encountered in pet rabbits but often represent a challenge to the veterinarian dealing…
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Preventative medicine in zoos
Presenter: Michelle Barrows BSc BVMS PGCertConsMed (Avian) DipECZM (ZHM)
Category: Exotics Club
Preventative medicine is an essential part of caring for zoo animals and all the more important given that many species have evolved the ability to hide signs of illness, so that clinical signs only become apparent when disease is well advanced and more difficult to treat. The Secretary of State’s…
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Reptile: Liver diseases and their management
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Lecturer and Senior Clinician in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar (Herpetology)
Category: Exotics Club
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Update on renal disease in pet rabbits, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment
Presenter: Emma Keeble
BVSc (Hons), Dip ZooMed (Mammalian)
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
Disorders of the rabbit kidneys are commonly presented in veterinary practice, especially with improvements in rabbit husbandry, diet and overall welfare meaning that pet rabbits are tending to live longer. A thorough knowledge of normal urogenital anatomy and physiology in this species is essential for the accurate diagnosis, treatment and…
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Reproductive and urinary tract disease in guinea pigs
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Urinary tract disease is a common clinical presentation in both guinea pigs and rabbits and this session covers two of the most common presentations. In this session we will cover perineal soiling and the clinical approach taken to this in rabbits, both in terms of supportive care but also a…
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Ultraviolet lighting and its importance in reptiles
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Lecturer and Senior Clinician in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar (Herpetology)
Category: Exotics Club
Confused by what lighting reptiles require? Why do they actually need it anyway? This webinar will explain why full spectrum light is essential for the majority of reptiles not just bearded dragons and tortoises.
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Anorexia in pet rabbits - diagnosis and treatment
Presenter: Dr Emma Keeble BVSc (Hons),
Dip ZooMed (Mammalian),
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will discuss the reasons why pet rabbits go off their food. Importantly it will cover how to decide how urgent the case is to determine when veterinary intervention is required and the criteria to use when making this decision. Diagnostic work up of inappetant rabbits will be discussed,…
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Budgerigar endemic diseases – viral
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Two main viral diseases are endemic in budgerigars and distinguishing between the two can be problematic. Although PCRS are available commercially there is so much more to understand when advising pet owners of the significance of test results. In this webinar we review these diseases right up to the recent…
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Antibiotic therapy in reptiles
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Lecturer and Senior Clinician in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar (Herpetology)
Category: Exotics Club
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Common problems in pet ferrets, diagnosis and treatment
Presenter: Emma Keeble
BVSc MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Ferrets are carnivores, belong to the Mustelidae family and in many ways their veterinary care is similar to feline and canine care. There are however some key differences and this webinar will discuss these, including the important clinical anatomical features of ferrets and how to perform a clinical examination in…
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Avian: Budgerigar endemic diseases – bacterial and fungal
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
'Infectious disease is endemic in the captive budgerigar population and although practicioners may be used to seeing an individual pet bird, its important to remember their origins. This webinar covers the three highly significant bacterial and fungal diseases of budgerigars, their clinical signs, control and management'.
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Reptile: Critical care monitoring of reptiles
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Get prepared for your next reptile emergency by learning about the theory and practicalities of monitoring these critical care cases. This webinar will also touch on common presentations, triage and the crash scenario in reptile patients.
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Common problems in African Pygmy Hedgehogs
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will review basic biological facts, housing and dietary requirements, handling techniques and clinical examination of the African Pygmy Hedgehog when seen in veterinary practice. Common clinical techniques and common problems seen in this species will be discussed, including diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. This webinar will be…
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Budgerigar endemic diseases – parasites
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Parasites in budgerigars are a common problem in group housed birds and may be present in birds that end up at home in the pet environment. Knowing the common parasites and recommendations for treatment both of individual birds and of collections is important for their long term wellbeing. This webinar…
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Pit falls in chelonian hibernation
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
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How to assess, care and treat avian wildlife casualties
Presenter: Emma Keeble
BVSc MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover the triage and initial assessment of the commonly presented UK wild bird groups, covering swans, gulls, pigeons and corvids. Clinical examination of avian species, first aid and emergency care will be discussed. The basic hospitalisation requirements and nutrition of these bird groups will be outlined. Finally…
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Avian: Dealing with large collections of birds
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Dealing with a large number of birds can be daunting as the value of the entire collection can be high, or the impact of disease or husbandry failings catastrophic. This webinar introduces you to the problems dealing with collections and offers some practical advice on how to manage them and…
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Reptile: Setting up a health screening schedule for a large collection of herps
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas
BA BVM&S MRCVS FHEA
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Preventative medicine programmes for reptiles should be evidence based and involve written plans and site inspections as well as active health surveillance. This webinar will discuss the theory and resources behind planning a tailored health screening schedule for a herp collection.
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Nursing your pet rabbit at home
Presenter: Emma Keeble
DVREP Senior Lecturer and Vet Clinician
Category: Exotics Club
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Zoo: Zoo legislation for beginners
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Lecturer and Senior Clinician in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar
Category: Exotics Club
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General Exotics: Thinking about doing exotic orthopaedics? The kit you need and the basics to get you started.
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Ear Disease in Pet Rabbits
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble
BVSc, Dip ZooMed (Mammalian), MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine,
Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Practice
University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Ear disease in pet rabbits is currently a hot topic and is increasingly being reported in the literature. A higher incidence is seen in lop-eared rabbits, thought to be due to their pinna anatomy. This webinar will review normal anatomy of the rabbit’s ear in order to understand how ear…
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Reptile: Supportive care of the sick reptile.
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Lecturer and Senior Clinician in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar
Category: Exotics Club
Where can you hospitalise that poorly tortoise? How do you administer fluids to a dehydrated snake? What can you do when things don’t go to plan? Join us for this webinar which will discuss the key points in supportive care of reptiles from equipment you may need to how to…
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Diagnostic techniques in small mammals
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble
BVSc, Dip ZooMed (Mammalian), MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine,
Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Practice
University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will review and discuss common diagnostic sampling and imaging techniques in pet rabbits, rodents and ferrets. Blood sampling, faecal and urinalysis will be covered as well as abscess culture and skin sampling techniques. Radiographic views and interpretation will be considered for the above species as well as common…
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Reptiles: Anaesthesia of the reptile patient
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Does the thought of a snake GA make your blood run cold? Do tortoises remind you of rocky inductions and prolonged recoveries? Join me for a webinar full of confidence building tips to tackle your next tegu, terrapin or tokay. I'll discuss everything from pre-anaesthetic planning, anaesthetic techniques and monitoring…
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Avian: Anaesthesia of the avian patient.
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Birds are commonly seen in practice. Safely anaesthetising them is integral to obtaining appropriate diagnoses and beign able to have confidence to this and allay any concerns owners may have.
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Avian: Using CT as a non invasive diagnostic procedure in birds
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
CT is an increasingly available technique. Its too costly. It takes too long and the birds are anaesthetised and get cold. None of these are true. In this webinar current techniques are discussed and the advantages over radiography and endoscopy are discussed. CT should be the first imaging modality of…
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Rabbits: An update on Ear Disease Treatments
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
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Rabbits: Approach to dental abscesses
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Dental abscesses can be difficult to manage in rabbits and take time to resolve. In this webinar we discuss the approach taken to these cases including diagnosis, imaging and the surgical options available for successful treatment of a complex case.
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Guinea Pigs: Investigation of Cystitis
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S DipECZM (Small Mammal) MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
Guinea pigs are commonly seen in general practice for conditions affecting the urinary tract. Urolithiasis and cystitis are well reported in this species. Both conditions can act as a nidus for the other, and urolithiasis should always be ruled out in cases of cystitis. This webinar will focus on the…
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Top Tips for a Successful Rabbit Consultation
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble
BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbit medicine is a fast developing field of veterinary medicine, with owners expecting an increasingly high standard of care for their pets. This webinar will discuss the following five key areas, which are important to ensure a positive and successful veterinary consultation process for pet rabbits. 1. Ensuring as stress…
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Endoscopy: Setting up the endoscopy suite for an exotic clinic
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
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Reptiles: Update on chelonian herpes virus and mycoplasma infections
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
Lecturer and Clinician in Exotic Animal, Wildlife and Zoo Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar (Herpetology)
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Reptiles: Update on chelonian herpesvirus and mycoplasma infections Upper respiratory tract disease is extremely common in pet tortoises and herpesvirus along with mycoplasma are key pathogens. Some wild populations have been found to have a high mortality rate associated with these diseases. In this webinar, learn the most current information…
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Avian: The Chicken Consultation
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble
BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover basic husbandry, diet and clinical examination of the pet chicken. Diagnostic tests and common problems seen in veterinary practice will also be discussed. A useful refresher course for experienced chicken vets and vet nurses, as well as a sound introduction to pet chicken medicine for those…
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Rabbits: Approach to Gastric Bloat
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S DipECZM (Small Mammal) MRCVS
Lecturer and Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Gastric Bloat is a life threatening condition in rabbits that results in dilation and distension of the stomach, caused by an obstruction of outflow. A build-up of gas, liquid and ingesta can rapidly lead to pain, metabolic disturbances and compromised respiration due to diaphragmatic pressure. Prompt identification of cases and…
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Avian: Pain and Analgesia
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Birds are prey species and are excellent at masking signs of pain. They are also quite different to mammals and veterinarians may well be unfamiliar with their treatment and responses to drug therapy. As a result analgesia is often overlooked in avian patients. This webinar aims to point veterinarians to…
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Reptiles: The Anorexic Tortoise
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic and Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Dick Vet Exotics Practice; Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar (Herpetology)
Category: Exotics Club
Anorexia is one of the most common presenting complaints in tortoises. But like 'gut stasis' in rabbits, or even a 'headache' in us, it is a vague clinical sign linked to a number of syndromes. In this webinar, you will be led through the consultation process for an anorexic tortoise…
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Reptiles: Spotting pain and analgesia
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Reptiles often have subtle behavior which can easily be missed or misinterpreted by owners and veterinarians. Understanding how reptiles perceive different noxious stimuli and how they respond is critical to evaluating their clinical treatment. This webinar covers the physiology behind reptile pain, their behavior and responses to analgesics. Finally recommendations…
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Key Points for Reptile Consultations
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Course Companion Seminars, Exotics Club
Dealing with reptiles can be daunting and learning what questions to ask when taking a history can be difficult. In this webinar we provide some top tips on how to survive that consult while getting the information you need. We also have some tips on how to improve your credibility…
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Indications for Computerised Tomography in Reptiles
Presenter: Martyn Lewis BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinical Scholar in Herpetology, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
Computed tomography (CT) is particularly attractive when it comes to disease investigation in reptiles. Localisation of pathology in this group is commonly hampered by non-specific clinical signs and a range of unique anatomical features, which makes examination and more traditional imaging a challenge to interpret. This is especially true for…
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The Avian Consultation
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Are you looking to simply survive an avian consult or actually expand your exotics clientele? In this webinar you will learn top tips for the general practitioner in order to successfully navigate an avian consultation: what questions to ask the owner, the best husbandry advice, and safe (for staff and…
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Dealing with pet fish
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Pet fish are often presented to clinics and most vets only over very basic care. If you feel out of your depth with fish then this lecture covers all the essential information you need. Practical tips and basic equipment needed to start upgrading your care of pet fish are also…
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Diagnosis and treatment of bacterial infections in reptiles
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Antibiotics are commonly used in reptiles, almost as a routine. This lecture aims to rationalise the use of antibiotics in reptiles and help you to choose the most appropriate agent to use if its needed.
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Treatment of unusual mammal pets
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Don’t know what a tenrec is? This webinar is for you! During this session, learn about interesting small mammal pets such as tenrecs, sugar gliders, chipmunks and prairie dogs. They have unique husbandry requirements you will need to know in order to have a successful consult. Specific health concerns and…
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Cloacal prolapses in birds and reptiles
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
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Chronic skeletal pain in rabbits - how to recognise it and how to treat it
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbits are prey species and hide signs of pain well. Owners and vets may miss subtle signs of pain and often chronic skeletal disease goes undiagnosed until an advanced stage is reached. This webinar will discuss how to detect early signs of osteoarthritis on clinical examination and outline the diagnostic…
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Update on endocrine disorders in ferrets
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
Ferrets are fun, energetic animals that can make very rewarding and entertaining pets. Unfortunately, endocrine related conditions are seen with some frequency in this species and can be severely debilitating and, in some cases, lead to mortality. This webinar is aimed to provide an update on endocrine disorders in the…
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Common African Pygmy Hedgehog diseases seen in practice
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Royal (Dick) School of Vet Studies
Edinburgh University
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will review basic biological facts, housing and dietary requirements, handling techniques and clinical examination of the African Pygmy Hedgehog when seen in veterinary practice. Common clinical problems seen in this species will be discussed, including diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. This webinar will be a useful overview…
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Update on the treatment of metabolic bone disease in reptiles
Presenter: Martyn Lewis BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinical Training Scholar in Herpetology
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
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Treating zoo animals as part of a first opinion caseload
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Treating zoo species as a part of a first opinion caseload can be really rewarding in terms of team building, developing new skills and getting to work with more exotic animals. This webinar will walk you through the many considerations you should take prior to committing to having a zoo…
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Tips and tricks for exotic animal surgeries
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Exotic animal surgery may seem daunting with a higher risk of complications. Getting the patient prepared and having confidence in your anaesthetic techniques, analgesia and perioperative care is important. You can then take a deep breath and apply basic principles to improve technique and reduce the time spent operating. In…
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Computed Tomography – diagnostic aid for Rabbits
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
With recent advancements in rabbit medicine and surgery, it is now expected that rabbits are provided with the same level of patient care as would be expected for dogs and cats. This means significant improvements have been seen in the diagnostic investigation of rabbit patients. In a number of both…
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Care of Small Rodents and Common Presenting Conditions
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will review basic facts, handling techniques and clinical examination of the commonly seen small rodent species in general veterinary practice. Common clinical problems seen in guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, hamsters and gerbils will be discussed, including diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. This webinar will be a…
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Multimodal Analgesia in Small Mammal Patients
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
The range of invasive procedures in our small mammal patients is ever increasing along with increased owner requirements. Recognising pain is important as well as considering all options available to appropriately analgese these patients. This webinar covers all aspects of pain relief for small mammal patients while aiming to provide…
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Management of Otitis Externa in Rabbits
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Otitis is a common problem in rabbits and often underdiagnosed and treated poorly. This webinar covers the essentials and logic for the medical treatment and management of otitis cases in rabbits and provides recommended protocols to use in the clinic.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Thymoma in Rabbits
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
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An Update on Encephalitozooan Cuniculi Infection in Pet Rabbits
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will review E.cuniculi infection in pet rabbits, including the aetiopathogenesis of this disease and associated clinical signs. Diagnosis can be difficult and the many various diagnostic tests available to the veterinary practitioner can be confusing and the results sometimes difficult to interpret. This webinar will discuss diagnosis of…
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Critical care of birds
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Birds are commonly presented in clinical practice. They are masters of disguise and hide disease very well so once an owner has spotted their bird is sick, you need to act quickly. This webinar covers the essential elements of avian critical care and stabilisation buying you time to formulate a…
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Clinical Approach to GI Blockages in Rabbits
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Anorexia and reduced droppings are major clinical signs in rabbits. What should we do with these cases? How do I decide which cases need surgery? There are conflicting and confusing reports in the literature. Don’t panic. This webinar details the successful protocols used at the Royal Dick School of Veterinary…
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Respiratory Diseases of Rabbits
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Respiratory disease is very common in rabbits. Upper respiratory tract diseases can be complicated to effectively treat and lower respiratory tract diseases can present late in the clinical condition. This webinar summaries the common diagnostics and treatment options available in practice.
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Analgesia in Exotic Pet Species
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Ensuring adequate and appropriate analgesia is paramount for all exotic pet patients. This can be challenging, as there are many variables that should be taken into account. For example, variations in species-specific responses to pain and difficulties with pain assessment in these species, together with a lack of published information…
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Rabbit Radiographic Techniques
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Imaging rabbits is commonplace. Common presentations such as dental disease, respiratory disease, head tilts, gastrointestinal disease all require imaging to help tailor treatment options and plan future procedures. This presentation will cover the techniques used to radiograph rabbits both when sedated and conscious enabling clinically useful images to be obtained…
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Common Conditions Seen in Budgerigars
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
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Rabbit Diagnostic Imaging - When to Use and How Useful Is It?
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbits are commonly presented in both first opinion and referral practice. As a prey species, they often disguise the clinical signs of illness. This means we are heavily reliant on the findings of a thorough clinical examination and results obtained from any indicated diagnostic tests. In many situations, diagnostic imaging…
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Wildlife First Aid and Emergency Care
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will outline the process of triage and general principles of first aid involved when presented with an injured wild animal. The decision making process to determine whether to treat or euthanase the wildlife casualty will be discussed. Initial assessment, methods of euthanasia and emergency care, including fluid and…
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Rodent Dentistry
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
In the United Kingdom, rodent species are increasingly commonly being kept as pets. Like rabbits, the importance of an appropriate diet is crucial for promoting healthy dentition. The ability of these species to demonstrate natural feeding behaviours is vital for both quality of life and general overall health. This webinar…
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Critical Care and Nursing of Hospitalised Rabbits
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will discuss common emergencies in pet rabbits and how to triage and stabilise these cases. Emergency procedures such as blood transfusion, intraosseous catheter placement and nasogastric intubation in rabbits will be described as well as the various options for analgesia in pet rabbits. Novel analgesic regimes and continuous…
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Avian Necropsy
Presenter: David Perpiñán DVM MSc PhD Dip ECZM (Herpetology)
RCVS Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Necropsy is an important procedure for any vet working with birds, particularly those working with collections. Necropsy allow us to find out the cause of death and apply that knowledge to living animals, at the same time that we invaluable learn about anatomy and diseases. In this webinar we will…
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Tracheal Stricture Management in Rabbits - How to Avoid and Overcome Them
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Intubation in rabbits can lead to problems. This webinar outlines why it is important whilst highlighting the problems seen and ways to minimise risks. In the unfortunate event there is a complication the ways to manage these are discussed.
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Preventative Rabbit Medicine
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbits are one of the most popular pet species in Britain, being commonly kept as house pets and often becoming a highly regarded family member. There is a high expectation from rabbit owners for good quality veterinary care of this species. Owners should be encouraged to have their pet rabbit…
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Reproductive Diseases of Lizards and Snakes
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Reproductive disease is common in egg laying reptiles. This webinar goes through the common clinical presentations seen, supportive care, diagnosis and provides the range of treatment options available to a vet in clinical practice.
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Viral Diseases of Ferrets
Presenter: David Perpinan DVM MSc PhD Dip ECZM (Herpetology)
MRCVS Lecturer in Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Viral diseases are significant in ferrets; some viruses produce severe disease and some others commonly and easily produce milder disease. This webinar will review in detail six of the most important viral diseases of ferrets: influenza, rabies, enteric coronavirus, systemic coronavirus, canine distemper and Aleutian disease. In addition, vaccination protocols…
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Critical Care in Small Mammals
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
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Chelonian Haematology
Presenter: David Perpinan DVM MSc PhD Dip ECZM (Herpetology)
MRCVS Lecturer in Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Haematology is commonly used as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for assessing the health status of wild and captive chelonians. However, haematology in turtles and tortoises is still not as developed as mammalian or avian haematology, and great variability and subjectivity is expected when obtaining and analyzing blood results. This webinar…
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Ecto- and Endoparasites of Rabbits, Rodents and Ferrets
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Small pet mammals (rodents, rabbits and ferrets) can host a large variety of ecto-and endoparasites that can be associated with a range of clinical signs, from dermatitis and otitis, to diarrhoea. Underlying stress or poor husbandry are important factors in the development of disease associated with these parasites. Routine prophylactic…
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Treatment of Shell Injuries in Chelonians
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Shell damage is common in chelonians and can be due to dog bites, being run over or burnt for example. This webinar covers the common presenting signs and the management of these cases, from the initial emergency treatment through to the conclusion of the case. Shell repair is also cover…
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Monitoring Anaesthesia in Exotic Animal Patients
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Exotic pets can hide disease well and obtaining a specific diagnosis is important or cases have clear surgical indications. In order to treat these patients effectively, anaesthesia is required. Being able to safely perform this and promote this as a routine aspect of your care is important. This webinar goes…
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Nutrition and Clinical Support of the Ferret
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed DipECZM MRCVS
RCVS and European Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service
Category: Exotics Club
Ferrets can make challenging patients and a sound understanding of their nutritional and supportive care needs is vital to successful veterinary management. They are obligate carnivores and correct nutrition is vital to maintaining health and aiding recovery from illness. Many sick ferrets will become anorexic and their predisposition to certain…
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Care of Unusual Exotic Pets
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
There is always a strong public trend to keep the latest ‘must have’ pet, often without any prior thought or consideration for its husbandry and nutritional needs. People have always had a fascination with the more ‘exotic’ pet animals, with the media often driving specific trends. These animals are increasingly…
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Endocrine Diseases of Ferrets
Presenter: David Perpinan DVM MSc Dip ECZM (Herpetology) MRCVS
Lecturer in Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Endocrine diseases are among the most significant and prevalent diseases of domestic ferrets. Jills have a characteristic sexual cycle with induced ovulation, and hyperoestrogenism can develop if they don’t copulate with males. Adrenal disease in ferrets is common and has particular characteristics different from Cushing’s disease of dogs. Insulinoma is…
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Gastrointestinal Stasis in Rabbits
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Gastrointestinal diseases and problems are the most common reason for rabbits presenting in the clinic. Having a good understanding of how their gastrointestinal tract functions, how to manage this clinically and how to diagnose problems are a vital part of rabbit medicine. This webinar takes you through the process and…
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Approach to the Backyard Chicken Consultation
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit and Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
In recent years, the popularity of pet chickens has greatly increased. As a result, there is a notable rise in the numbers being seen by the veterinary profession. It is now expected that general practitioners should be confident examining, diagnosing and treating the common problems encountered by this species. Chickens…
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Approach to Post-Hibernation Anorexia in Tortoises
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in Zoological Medicine
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Tortoises are often brought in to the practice by their owners after hibernation because they won't eat. This is a very common problem and can be tricky to deal with. In this webinar, Kevin Eatwell discusses: Why it's essential to identify the species presented first How to sex a tortoise…
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Rabbit Infectious Diseases
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar on rabbit infectious diseases will cover what you need to know to help diagnose and treat infectious diseases in pet rabbits. Topics that will be covered include the diagnosis, treatment and control of both common and emerging infectious diseases in pet rabbits. Recent advances in the vaccination of…
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Approach to Avian Respiratory Disease
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in Zoological Medicine
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Respiratory disease is a common problem in birds ranging from upper respiratory signs such as a sore eye right through to noisy breathing or collapse. This Webinar takes you through the common differentials, clinical approaches to diagnosis and the supportive care measures needed to stabilise a critical patient.
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Reptile Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Presenter: David Perpinan DVM MSc Dip ECZM (Herpetology) MRCVS
Lecturer in Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
This CPD will review anaesthesia in reptiles, including tortoises, snakes, lizards and crocodiles. We will start with a good anatomical and physiological review, followed by the description step-by-step of the procedure to safely and effectively anaesthetize any species of reptile. Ways to administer drugs, monitor anaesthesia and respond to emergencies…
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Rabbit Nutrition
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Correct rabbit nutrition is essential to rabbit health. Many commercial diets are based on nutritional guidelines developed in the 1970s, which were formulated for production and laboratory rabbits with a short lifespan, and are unsuitable for pets. Feeding inappropriate diets to pet rabbits is common, largely due to misinformation or…
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Reptile Dermatology
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Skin diseases are a common presenting problem in reptiles. The skin is very visual owners often seek veterinary attention for help. Reptiles shed their skin routinely and there are lots of problems with shedding associated with poor husbandry. This webinar covers the simple approach taken to dysecdysis in reptiles and…
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Introduction to Dealing with Zoological Collections
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Does your clinic have a small zoological collection on their books? How are you going to fulfill your professional obligations to the collection? How should you approach the management of the animals and what advice will you give to them? This webinar covers common issues when dealing with small collections…
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Rodent Reproduction
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Pet rodents are commonly presented with diseases affecting the reproductive tract and mammary glands. Myomorph rodents (mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters) and hystricomorph rodents ( guinea pigs, chinchillas) are highly efficient and prolific breeders but have very different reproductive strategies, so it is important to have a good understanding of their…
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Gastrointestinal Diseases of Reptiles
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Anorexia, vomiting, diarrhoea, including parasitism and foreign body ingestion are commonly seen presentations in reptile patients. This webinar discusses the clinical approach taken to identify the likely causes of these ailments and provides sufficient detail for you to be able to undertake the routine diagnostics yourself in practice in your…
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Common Medical Conditions of Reptiles
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Reptiles are commonly presented in first opinion practice. While some conditions may require complex investigation there is a lot that can be done quite simply in the consulting room or with minimal invasive procedures. This webinar introduces some of the more common clinical presentations seen in practice and diagnostic plans…
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Rabbit Reproduction – Disease and Treatment
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Resident in Rabbit and Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
This informative webinar on Rabbit Reproduction - Disease and Treatment discusses in detail the variety of conditions that can affect the reproductive tract of rabbits. The webinar aims to cover the most common reproductive diseases affecting the male and female rabbit, with topics including uterine neoplasia, hydrometra, pseudopregnancy, mammary neoplasia…
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Reptile Diagnostics
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Reptiles are increasingly common pets seen in clinical practice. All too often the clinical signs seen can be limited and there is a reliance on diagnostic procedures to identify underlying disease processes. Thankfully reptile tolerate a range of procedures without the need for anaesthesia and so the price point for…
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Avian Skin Diseases
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Although feather-picking is the commonest dermatological complaint seen in caged psittacine birds, there are many other causes of avian skin and feather disease encountered in practice. An understanding of the structure and function of avian skin and feathers and of these diseases is necessary to make a logical diagnostic approach…
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Neurology in Rabbits
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine,Exotic Animal Service, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
Neurological disease is a common clinical finding in pet rabbits. The most common causes of nervous system disorders in rabbits include pasteurellosis, encephalitozoonosis, trauma and toxaemia. Obtaining a final diagnosis can be challenging, but with increased availability of advanced diagnostic techniques such as CT and MRI, case evaluation and definitive…
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Wildlife Triage
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
When an injured or orphaned wild animal is presented, rapid and important assessments and decisions have to be made, primarily to prevent suffering, but also in relation to staff health and safety and legislative requirements. The primary aim must always be to return an animal successfully to the wild, with…
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Rodent Endocrine Diseases
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
In the United Kingdom, rodents are commonly as kept pets. Although easier to look after than dogs or cats, their needs can still be surprisingly complex. Due to the variety of rodents now available in the pet market, it is important that veterinary surgeons understand the husbandry requirements and common…
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Rodent Dermatology
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Skin disease in rodents is a common reason for presentation, as it is easily noticed by the owner, even in species that are not regularly handled. Although there are many similarities to dermatological disease in dogs and cats, it is important to be aware that important species-specific differences also occur.…
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Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles
Presenter: Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
“Metabolic bone disease” (MBD) is a common diagnosis in reptile medicine but actually encompasses a whole range of conditions with the most common being nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism and renal secondary hyperparathyroidism. These conditions are frequently seen in captive reptiles, especially lizards and chelonians. This webinar will cover the various aetiologies…
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Respiratory Diseases of Reptiles
Presenter: Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Reptiles are amazingly well-adapted to dealing with low oxygen levels, having both a great capacity for anaerobic metabolism and a low metabolic rate. This does however mean that signs of respiratory problems such as dyspnoea are often only seen late in the course of disease which can make these cases…
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Reptile Endoscopy
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Reptile clients are becoming increasingly demanding and require a higher level of patient care. Obtaining that elusive diagnosis is important and endoscopy is the way to get it! This webinar covers the equipment needed (and what is really essential) and the techniques used for a range of non invasive and…
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Avian Critical Care
Presenter: Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Avian medicine can be challenging at times, not least because birds are adept at hiding signs of illness until problems are at an advanced stage. Avian vets must therefore be confident in their approach to the critical patient and prepared to act quickly in an emergency situation. This webinar will…
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Tract Disease in Rabbits
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Urinary tract disease is common in rabbits and establishment of the primary cause can be difficult. Urine scalding in particular is a common clinical signs and can be a result of polyuria, true incontinence (neurological or non-neurological) or the inability of the rabbit to adopt a normal urination stance. Once…
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Anaesthesia and Analgesia of Rodents
Presenter: Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Anaesthesia of rodents has often been viewed as a high-risk procedure and avoided if possible. However, as our understanding of anaesthetic agents and their application to exotic pet mammals has increased, many techniques have been modified to reduce these risks. This webinar will cover relevant differences in anatomy and physiology,…
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Reproductive Diseases in Tortoises
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
In this webinar Kevin Eatwell discusses reproductive disease in chelonians. The normal reproductive cycle is considered followed by the three main presentations, follicular stasis, egg binding and cloacal organ prolapse. The diagnostic approach taken and the treatment of these conditions are covered.
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Approach to Avian Fractures
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar outlines the clinical decision making process when considering fracture repair in birds. Topics covered include: Identifying the most suitable type of repair for a given species considering the level of function required after the fracture has healed Appropriate analgesia and antimicrobial treatment Identifying those animals with a genuine…
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Diagnostic Approach to the Feather Plucking Parrot
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Feather plucking psittacines are commonly seen in practice. This webinar covers the common clinical presentations and the important clinical history. General advice that can be given and implemented for all cases of feather plucking is then covered with the rational behind these recommendations explained. The long list of medical diagnoses…
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Diagnosis and treatment of dental disease in rabbits
Presenter: Dr Nadene Stapleton BVSc, MRCVS, Cert AVP (Zoo Med)
Category: Exotics Club
Dental disease in rabbits is an extremely common condition which is both underdiagnosed and over diagnosed. This presentation highlights the normal dental anatomy of rabbits and how this relates to the development of dental disease. The underlying causes of dental disease are multifactorial and often preventable. You will learn how…
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E.cuniculi in Rabbits
Presenter: Elisabetta Mancinelli
DVM CertZooMed Dipl. ECZM (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery) MRCVS
European Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery)
Category: Exotics Club
Encephalitozoonosis is primarily seen and considered a significant disease of domestic rabbits and its seroprevalence is internationally recognised. Farm and laboratory rabbits have been known for a long time as target species but according to a survey published in 2006, healthy domestic rabbits also show specific antibodies against this parasite…
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Rabbit Skull Radiographs
Presenter: Aidan Raftery MVB CertZooMed MRCVS Clinical Director
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover all aspects of rabbit skull radiography. What views to take, how to position the patient for each view. The points to look for to assess the diagnostic value of the image and the pitfalls associated with malposition. Reading and interpreting the radiographs is covered with guidance…
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Rodents surgery and patient care
Presenter: Elisabetta Mancinelli
DVM CertZooMed Dipl. ECZM (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery) MRCVS
European Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery)
Category: Exotics Club
Rodents have become very popular pets and are nowadays commonly seen as patients. However, the lack of familiarity with these species can make their appropriate care challenging. A basic knowledge of their needs and a practical approach can help to build up confidence while treating these interesting pets. Furthermore, the…
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Developing an exotic clinic
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DipECZM DZooMed (Reptilian) fHEA MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Starting to see exotic patients can be daunting, particularly if you lack the support of your colleagues. This session covers the essential components for a successful business model to add onto an existing clinic. We start by looking at staffing requirements, motivation, learning resources and marketing of the clinic. Then…
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Clinical examination and common conditions in pet chickens
Presenter: Emma Keeble
BVSc CertZooMed DZooMed(Mammalian) FHEA MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
The number of chickens kept as pets is increasing, with welfare groups rehoming large numbers of ex-commercial laying hens. Chickens are kept for private egg production/consumption, breeding or exhibition or as “fancy” birds, small layer or meat bird flocks, or as pets. Owner’s experience varies from competent to complete novice.…
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Backyard Poultry: Approach to Husbandry and Common Conditions in General Practice
Presenter: Megan Kiln BVM&S MRCVS AFHEA
Resident in Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
This seminar will cover the basics of the approach to husbandry and clinical conditions in backyard poultry, with a focus on pet chickens, as the fourth most popular pet in the United Kingdom. The presentation will cover some basic background information on pet chickens, including their husbandry, and some information…
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How to get through a reptile consultation
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc(hons), DZooMed(Reptilian), Dip ECZM(Herp, Small Mammal), MRCVS
European & RCVS Specialist in Herpetology
Category: Exotics Club
Reptile consultations can be long winded and you can miss important parts of the history taking or clinical examination. This webinar draws on 28 years of experience working with reptiles in a clinical setting, identifying all the pitfalls and solutions that the author has arrived at. This webinar will enable…
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Common conditions of small zoo mammals
Presenter: Michelle Barrows BVMS, PGCert(Veterinary Conservation Medicine), DZooMed(Avian), MRCVS
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Zoo Health Management
Category: Exotics Club
There many small zoos and farm-parks with zoo licences in the UK. Most do not have their own specialist vets on site and typically use the services of a local practice to provide veterinary care for a range of non-domestic species. Typically these collections contain small carnivores such as meerkats,…
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Aspergillosis in birds
Presenter: Tom Dutton
BVM&S CertAVP(ZooMed) DipECZM(avian) MRCVS Clinical Lead Exotics
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar initially summarises the causes and predispositions for avian aspergillosis followed by a detailed discussion of diagnosis and treatment.
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Reptilian Respiratory Medicine
Presenter: Nathalie Wissink-Argilaga Lic.Vet
CertAVP(ZM) DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Respiratory disease is a common presentation in pet reptiles. Due to difference in diagnosis and treatment of reptiles, these cases can represent a challenge for the general practitioner In this webinar we will touch on basic anatomy and physiology of the reptilian respiratory system to allow us to approach these…
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Why wild animals aren't 'exotics'
Presenter: Elizabeth Mullineaux
BVM&S CertSHP DVM&S FRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
In terms of anatomy and physiology most of our British wild animals are not dissimilar to their domestic counterparts. This should in theory make treating these animals relatively straight forwards from a veterinary perspective. Wild animals are however not exotic pets and the considerations for their assessment and care are…
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Pet rabbits - diagnosis and management of diarrhoea versus matted caecotrophs
Presenter: Emma Keeble
BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Matted caecotrophs are a common presentation in veterinary practice and can have several different causes as well as secondary underlying factors. It is important to distinguish this from true diarrhoea, the latter of which can rapidly become life threatening in pet rabbits, particularly young animals. A detailed clinical history and…
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Managing respiratory disease in rodents
Presenter: Elisabetta Mancinelli, DVM, DECZM (Small Mammals) MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
Respiratory tract disease is a common health problem in many pet rodent species. Rats, mice and guinea pigs are more frequently affected. Respiratory tract infections seem to be less commonly encountered in other species such as chinchillas and hamsters. Because rats and other small rodents are very popular animals used…
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Rabbit speys and castrates a step by step guide
Presenter: Dr Nadene Stapleton
BVSc CertAVP(ZM) MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbits are increasingly popular pets and client understanding of the necessity for neutering has also increased. Consequently many vets who are unfamiliar with rabbit neutering are finding themselves having to perform these surgeries on a more frequent basis. Approaching rabbit anaesthesia and surgery as if they are small cats and…
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Infectious Disease in Rabbits
Presenter: Dr Richard Saunders
BVSc DZooMed MRCVS
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Zoo Health Management
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover some of the main infectious diseases of Rabbits: Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease, Myxomatosis, and E. cuniculi. These are amongst the most common reasons for presentation of companion rabbits to veterinary surgeons working with both owners and rescue centres, and are a common subject for questions. We…
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Breeding Birds of Prey: Veterinary and Avicultural Insights
Presenter: Dr Tom Bailey
BSc BVSc MRCVS CertZooMed MSc PhD Dip ECZM
RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Captive breeding has contributed to the successful restoration of many species of birds of prey threatened with extinction including the Californian condor, Mauritius kestrel and peregrine falcon. Avicultural techniques that have been pioneered by raptor breeders include; double clutching, direct fostering, cross fostering, hatch and switch, hacking, artificial insemination (AI)…
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Reproductive Disease in Backyard Poultry
Presenter: Aidan Raftery MVB CertZooMed MRCVS Clinical Director
Category: Exotics Club
In this webinar Aidan Raftery gives an overview of reproductive medicine in the backyard chicken. Aidan is one of the editors of the BSAVA manual of Poultry Medicine and the co-author of the reproductive disease chapter in addition to the clinical exam and orthopaedics chapters. He practices exotic animal medicine…
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Clinical approach to the rodent patient
Presenter: Elisabetta Mancinelli DVM CertZooMed ECZM Dipl. (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery)
Category: Exotics Club
The order Rodentia is very large and diverse, comprising a variety of species ranging from a few grams (e.g., mouse) to a few hundred kilograms (e.g., capybara). Only few of these species are seen in private practice but are nowadays very commonly kept as pets. As rodents are prey animals…
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A Basic Guide to Fish Medicine
Presenter: John Chitty BVetMed CertZooMed MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover a basic approach to goldfish and koi medicine and surgery. While fish are not commonly presented to vets, there are a lot being kept and owners will seek help at times. This webinar will provide a basic guide to the investigation of disease, especially with respect…
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Don’t let scales scare you- introduction to reptile practice
Presenter: Nathalie Wissink Argilaga CertAVP(ZM) DZM(Reptilian) MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
Don’t let scales be scary: in this webinar we will cover the basic approach to common reptile species in practice. It will include basic species identification, husbandry, physical examination and sampling, imaging, anaesthesia and monitoring as well as a brief overview on the approach to several common conditions seen in…
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Parrots - New bird wellness exam
Presenter: Tom Dutton
BVM&S CertAVP(ZooMed) DipECZM(avian) MRCVS Clinical Lead Exotics
RCVS BVM&S CertAVP(ZooMed) DipECZM(avian) MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover all aspects of a new bird health check. Covering common species including parrots and raptors - Tom will discuss history, examination and selecting appropriate disease testing. Aspects of quarantine and biosecurity will also be discussed when introducing new birds to an existing flock/group.
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Common conditions in pet ferrets
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Royal (Dick) School of Vet Studies
Edinburgh University
Category: Exotics Club
Ferrets are engaging, inquisitive animals and their popularity as pets has increased over recent years. They belong to the Mustelid family (being related to badgers, otters and pine martens) and are carnivorous mammals. This webinar will review common problems seen in pet ferrets in veterinary practice, including an update on…
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Megacolon syndrome in rabbits
Presenter: Dr Nadene Stapleton BVSc, MRCVS, CertAVP(ZM)
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar provides practical, evidenced based advice on diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal stasis in rabbits. It includes case management strategies for both simple and more complex cases including gastrointestinal obstructions and liver lobe torsions. This webinar is designed for the busy practitioner who wants easy to follow, up to…
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Pain and Analgesia in Rabbits
Presenter: Livia Benato
DVM MScR CertZooMed , GPCert(ExAP), DipECZM, MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
Pain management in rabbits has improved greatly during the last twenty years. When pain is not treated adequately, it can be a very debilitating experience for the animal that suffers it. It is paramount to be up to date on how to assess pain in rabbits and what pain assessment…
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How to manage the snuffly rabbit
Presenter: Elisabetta Mancinelli DVM CertZooMed ECZM Dipl. (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery)
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbits are the third most common mammalian species now kept as pets in the UK. Rabbit medicine is rapidly evolving as client increasingly demand a higher standard of veterinary care for their pets. Respiratory problems are commonly encountered in pet rabbits but often represent a challenge to the veterinarian dealing…
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Preventative medicine in zoos
Presenter: Michelle Barrows BSc BVMS PGCertConsMed (Avian) DipECZM (ZHM)
Category: Exotics Club
Preventative medicine is an essential part of caring for zoo animals and all the more important given that many species have evolved the ability to hide signs of illness, so that clinical signs only become apparent when disease is well advanced and more difficult to treat. The Secretary of State’s…
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Reptile: Liver diseases and their management
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Lecturer and Senior Clinician in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar (Herpetology)
Category: Exotics Club
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Update on renal disease in pet rabbits, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment
Presenter: Emma Keeble
BVSc (Hons), Dip ZooMed (Mammalian)
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
Disorders of the rabbit kidneys are commonly presented in veterinary practice, especially with improvements in rabbit husbandry, diet and overall welfare meaning that pet rabbits are tending to live longer. A thorough knowledge of normal urogenital anatomy and physiology in this species is essential for the accurate diagnosis, treatment and…
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Reproductive and urinary tract disease in guinea pigs
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Urinary tract disease is a common clinical presentation in both guinea pigs and rabbits and this session covers two of the most common presentations. In this session we will cover perineal soiling and the clinical approach taken to this in rabbits, both in terms of supportive care but also a…
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Ultraviolet lighting and its importance in reptiles
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Lecturer and Senior Clinician in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar (Herpetology)
Category: Exotics Club
Confused by what lighting reptiles require? Why do they actually need it anyway? This webinar will explain why full spectrum light is essential for the majority of reptiles not just bearded dragons and tortoises.
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Anorexia in pet rabbits - diagnosis and treatment
Presenter: Dr Emma Keeble BVSc (Hons),
Dip ZooMed (Mammalian),
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will discuss the reasons why pet rabbits go off their food. Importantly it will cover how to decide how urgent the case is to determine when veterinary intervention is required and the criteria to use when making this decision. Diagnostic work up of inappetant rabbits will be discussed,…
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Budgerigar endemic diseases – viral
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Two main viral diseases are endemic in budgerigars and distinguishing between the two can be problematic. Although PCRS are available commercially there is so much more to understand when advising pet owners of the significance of test results. In this webinar we review these diseases right up to the recent…
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Antibiotic therapy in reptiles
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Lecturer and Senior Clinician in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar (Herpetology)
Category: Exotics Club
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Common problems in pet ferrets, diagnosis and treatment
Presenter: Emma Keeble
BVSc MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Ferrets are carnivores, belong to the Mustelidae family and in many ways their veterinary care is similar to feline and canine care. There are however some key differences and this webinar will discuss these, including the important clinical anatomical features of ferrets and how to perform a clinical examination in…
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Avian: Budgerigar endemic diseases – bacterial and fungal
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
'Infectious disease is endemic in the captive budgerigar population and although practicioners may be used to seeing an individual pet bird, its important to remember their origins. This webinar covers the three highly significant bacterial and fungal diseases of budgerigars, their clinical signs, control and management'.
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Reptile: Critical care monitoring of reptiles
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Get prepared for your next reptile emergency by learning about the theory and practicalities of monitoring these critical care cases. This webinar will also touch on common presentations, triage and the crash scenario in reptile patients.
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Common problems in African Pygmy Hedgehogs
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will review basic biological facts, housing and dietary requirements, handling techniques and clinical examination of the African Pygmy Hedgehog when seen in veterinary practice. Common clinical techniques and common problems seen in this species will be discussed, including diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. This webinar will be…
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Budgerigar endemic diseases – parasites
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Parasites in budgerigars are a common problem in group housed birds and may be present in birds that end up at home in the pet environment. Knowing the common parasites and recommendations for treatment both of individual birds and of collections is important for their long term wellbeing. This webinar…
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Pit falls in chelonian hibernation
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
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How to assess, care and treat avian wildlife casualties
Presenter: Emma Keeble
BVSc MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover the triage and initial assessment of the commonly presented UK wild bird groups, covering swans, gulls, pigeons and corvids. Clinical examination of avian species, first aid and emergency care will be discussed. The basic hospitalisation requirements and nutrition of these bird groups will be outlined. Finally…
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Avian: Dealing with large collections of birds
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Dealing with a large number of birds can be daunting as the value of the entire collection can be high, or the impact of disease or husbandry failings catastrophic. This webinar introduces you to the problems dealing with collections and offers some practical advice on how to manage them and…
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Reptile: Setting up a health screening schedule for a large collection of herps
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas
BA BVM&S MRCVS FHEA
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Preventative medicine programmes for reptiles should be evidence based and involve written plans and site inspections as well as active health surveillance. This webinar will discuss the theory and resources behind planning a tailored health screening schedule for a herp collection.
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Nursing your pet rabbit at home
Presenter: Emma Keeble
DVREP Senior Lecturer and Vet Clinician
Category: Exotics Club
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Zoo: Zoo legislation for beginners
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Lecturer and Senior Clinician in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar
Category: Exotics Club
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General Exotics: Thinking about doing exotic orthopaedics? The kit you need and the basics to get you started.
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Ear Disease in Pet Rabbits
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble
BVSc, Dip ZooMed (Mammalian), MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine,
Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Practice
University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Ear disease in pet rabbits is currently a hot topic and is increasingly being reported in the literature. A higher incidence is seen in lop-eared rabbits, thought to be due to their pinna anatomy. This webinar will review normal anatomy of the rabbit’s ear in order to understand how ear…
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Reptile: Supportive care of the sick reptile.
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Lecturer and Senior Clinician in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar
Category: Exotics Club
Where can you hospitalise that poorly tortoise? How do you administer fluids to a dehydrated snake? What can you do when things don’t go to plan? Join us for this webinar which will discuss the key points in supportive care of reptiles from equipment you may need to how to…
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Diagnostic techniques in small mammals
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble
BVSc, Dip ZooMed (Mammalian), MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine,
Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Practice
University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will review and discuss common diagnostic sampling and imaging techniques in pet rabbits, rodents and ferrets. Blood sampling, faecal and urinalysis will be covered as well as abscess culture and skin sampling techniques. Radiographic views and interpretation will be considered for the above species as well as common…
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Reptiles: Anaesthesia of the reptile patient
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Does the thought of a snake GA make your blood run cold? Do tortoises remind you of rocky inductions and prolonged recoveries? Join me for a webinar full of confidence building tips to tackle your next tegu, terrapin or tokay. I'll discuss everything from pre-anaesthetic planning, anaesthetic techniques and monitoring…
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Avian: Anaesthesia of the avian patient.
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Birds are commonly seen in practice. Safely anaesthetising them is integral to obtaining appropriate diagnoses and beign able to have confidence to this and allay any concerns owners may have.
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Avian: Using CT as a non invasive diagnostic procedure in birds
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
CT is an increasingly available technique. Its too costly. It takes too long and the birds are anaesthetised and get cold. None of these are true. In this webinar current techniques are discussed and the advantages over radiography and endoscopy are discussed. CT should be the first imaging modality of…
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Rabbits: An update on Ear Disease Treatments
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
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Rabbits: Approach to dental abscesses
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Dental abscesses can be difficult to manage in rabbits and take time to resolve. In this webinar we discuss the approach taken to these cases including diagnosis, imaging and the surgical options available for successful treatment of a complex case.
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Guinea Pigs: Investigation of Cystitis
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S DipECZM (Small Mammal) MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
Guinea pigs are commonly seen in general practice for conditions affecting the urinary tract. Urolithiasis and cystitis are well reported in this species. Both conditions can act as a nidus for the other, and urolithiasis should always be ruled out in cases of cystitis. This webinar will focus on the…
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Top Tips for a Successful Rabbit Consultation
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble
BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbit medicine is a fast developing field of veterinary medicine, with owners expecting an increasingly high standard of care for their pets. This webinar will discuss the following five key areas, which are important to ensure a positive and successful veterinary consultation process for pet rabbits. 1. Ensuring as stress…
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Endoscopy: Setting up the endoscopy suite for an exotic clinic
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
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Reptiles: Update on chelonian herpes virus and mycoplasma infections
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
Lecturer and Clinician in Exotic Animal, Wildlife and Zoo Medicine and Surgery
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar (Herpetology)
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Reptiles: Update on chelonian herpesvirus and mycoplasma infections Upper respiratory tract disease is extremely common in pet tortoises and herpesvirus along with mycoplasma are key pathogens. Some wild populations have been found to have a high mortality rate associated with these diseases. In this webinar, learn the most current information…
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Avian: The Chicken Consultation
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble
BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will cover basic husbandry, diet and clinical examination of the pet chicken. Diagnostic tests and common problems seen in veterinary practice will also be discussed. A useful refresher course for experienced chicken vets and vet nurses, as well as a sound introduction to pet chicken medicine for those…
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Rabbits: Approach to Gastric Bloat
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S DipECZM (Small Mammal) MRCVS
Lecturer and Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Gastric Bloat is a life threatening condition in rabbits that results in dilation and distension of the stomach, caused by an obstruction of outflow. A build-up of gas, liquid and ingesta can rapidly lead to pain, metabolic disturbances and compromised respiration due to diaphragmatic pressure. Prompt identification of cases and…
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Avian: Pain and Analgesia
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Birds are prey species and are excellent at masking signs of pain. They are also quite different to mammals and veterinarians may well be unfamiliar with their treatment and responses to drug therapy. As a result analgesia is often overlooked in avian patients. This webinar aims to point veterinarians to…
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Reptiles: The Anorexic Tortoise
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic and Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Dick Vet Exotics Practice; Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
European College of Zoological Medicine Senior Clinical Scholar (Herpetology)
Category: Exotics Club
Anorexia is one of the most common presenting complaints in tortoises. But like 'gut stasis' in rabbits, or even a 'headache' in us, it is a vague clinical sign linked to a number of syndromes. In this webinar, you will be led through the consultation process for an anorexic tortoise…
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Reptiles: Spotting pain and analgesia
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell
BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Reptiles often have subtle behavior which can easily be missed or misinterpreted by owners and veterinarians. Understanding how reptiles perceive different noxious stimuli and how they respond is critical to evaluating their clinical treatment. This webinar covers the physiology behind reptile pain, their behavior and responses to analgesics. Finally recommendations…
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Key Points for Reptile Consultations
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Course Companion Seminars, Exotics Club
Dealing with reptiles can be daunting and learning what questions to ask when taking a history can be difficult. In this webinar we provide some top tips on how to survive that consult while getting the information you need. We also have some tips on how to improve your credibility…
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Indications for Computerised Tomography in Reptiles
Presenter: Martyn Lewis BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinical Scholar in Herpetology, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
Computed tomography (CT) is particularly attractive when it comes to disease investigation in reptiles. Localisation of pathology in this group is commonly hampered by non-specific clinical signs and a range of unique anatomical features, which makes examination and more traditional imaging a challenge to interpret. This is especially true for…
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The Avian Consultation
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Are you looking to simply survive an avian consult or actually expand your exotics clientele? In this webinar you will learn top tips for the general practitioner in order to successfully navigate an avian consultation: what questions to ask the owner, the best husbandry advice, and safe (for staff and…
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Dealing with pet fish
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Pet fish are often presented to clinics and most vets only over very basic care. If you feel out of your depth with fish then this lecture covers all the essential information you need. Practical tips and basic equipment needed to start upgrading your care of pet fish are also…
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Diagnosis and treatment of bacterial infections in reptiles
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herpetological and Small Mammals) MRCVS
RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Herpetological Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Antibiotics are commonly used in reptiles, almost as a routine. This lecture aims to rationalise the use of antibiotics in reptiles and help you to choose the most appropriate agent to use if its needed.
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Treatment of unusual mammal pets
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Don’t know what a tenrec is? This webinar is for you! During this session, learn about interesting small mammal pets such as tenrecs, sugar gliders, chipmunks and prairie dogs. They have unique husbandry requirements you will need to know in order to have a successful consult. Specific health concerns and…
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Cloacal prolapses in birds and reptiles
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
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Chronic skeletal pain in rabbits - how to recognise it and how to treat it
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbits are prey species and hide signs of pain well. Owners and vets may miss subtle signs of pain and often chronic skeletal disease goes undiagnosed until an advanced stage is reached. This webinar will discuss how to detect early signs of osteoarthritis on clinical examination and outline the diagnostic…
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Update on endocrine disorders in ferrets
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
Ferrets are fun, energetic animals that can make very rewarding and entertaining pets. Unfortunately, endocrine related conditions are seen with some frequency in this species and can be severely debilitating and, in some cases, lead to mortality. This webinar is aimed to provide an update on endocrine disorders in the…
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Common African Pygmy Hedgehog diseases seen in practice
Presenter: Dr. Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Royal (Dick) School of Vet Studies
Edinburgh University
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will review basic biological facts, housing and dietary requirements, handling techniques and clinical examination of the African Pygmy Hedgehog when seen in veterinary practice. Common clinical problems seen in this species will be discussed, including diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. This webinar will be a useful overview…
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Update on the treatment of metabolic bone disease in reptiles
Presenter: Martyn Lewis BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinical Training Scholar in Herpetology
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
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Treating zoo animals as part of a first opinion caseload
Presenter: Bronwyn Koterwas BA BVM&S MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine and Surgery
Category: Exotics Club
Treating zoo species as a part of a first opinion caseload can be really rewarding in terms of team building, developing new skills and getting to work with more exotic animals. This webinar will walk you through the many considerations you should take prior to committing to having a zoo…
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Tips and tricks for exotic animal surgeries
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Exotic animal surgery may seem daunting with a higher risk of complications. Getting the patient prepared and having confidence in your anaesthetic techniques, analgesia and perioperative care is important. You can then take a deep breath and apply basic principles to improve technique and reduce the time spent operating. In…
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Computed Tomography – diagnostic aid for Rabbits
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
With recent advancements in rabbit medicine and surgery, it is now expected that rabbits are provided with the same level of patient care as would be expected for dogs and cats. This means significant improvements have been seen in the diagnostic investigation of rabbit patients. In a number of both…
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Care of Small Rodents and Common Presenting Conditions
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will review basic facts, handling techniques and clinical examination of the commonly seen small rodent species in general veterinary practice. Common clinical problems seen in guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, hamsters and gerbils will be discussed, including diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. This webinar will be a…
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Multimodal Analgesia in Small Mammal Patients
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
The range of invasive procedures in our small mammal patients is ever increasing along with increased owner requirements. Recognising pain is important as well as considering all options available to appropriately analgese these patients. This webinar covers all aspects of pain relief for small mammal patients while aiming to provide…
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Management of Otitis Externa in Rabbits
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Otitis is a common problem in rabbits and often underdiagnosed and treated poorly. This webinar covers the essentials and logic for the medical treatment and management of otitis cases in rabbits and provides recommended protocols to use in the clinic.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Thymoma in Rabbits
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
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An Update on Encephalitozooan Cuniculi Infection in Pet Rabbits
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will review E.cuniculi infection in pet rabbits, including the aetiopathogenesis of this disease and associated clinical signs. Diagnosis can be difficult and the many various diagnostic tests available to the veterinary practitioner can be confusing and the results sometimes difficult to interpret. This webinar will discuss diagnosis of…
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Critical care of birds
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Birds are commonly presented in clinical practice. They are masters of disguise and hide disease very well so once an owner has spotted their bird is sick, you need to act quickly. This webinar covers the essential elements of avian critical care and stabilisation buying you time to formulate a…
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Clinical Approach to GI Blockages in Rabbits
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Anorexia and reduced droppings are major clinical signs in rabbits. What should we do with these cases? How do I decide which cases need surgery? There are conflicting and confusing reports in the literature. Don’t panic. This webinar details the successful protocols used at the Royal Dick School of Veterinary…
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Respiratory Diseases of Rabbits
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Respiratory disease is very common in rabbits. Upper respiratory tract diseases can be complicated to effectively treat and lower respiratory tract diseases can present late in the clinical condition. This webinar summaries the common diagnostics and treatment options available in practice.
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Analgesia in Exotic Pet Species
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Ensuring adequate and appropriate analgesia is paramount for all exotic pet patients. This can be challenging, as there are many variables that should be taken into account. For example, variations in species-specific responses to pain and difficulties with pain assessment in these species, together with a lack of published information…
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Rabbit Radiographic Techniques
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Imaging rabbits is commonplace. Common presentations such as dental disease, respiratory disease, head tilts, gastrointestinal disease all require imaging to help tailor treatment options and plan future procedures. This presentation will cover the techniques used to radiograph rabbits both when sedated and conscious enabling clinically useful images to be obtained…
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Common Conditions Seen in Budgerigars
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
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Rabbit Diagnostic Imaging - When to Use and How Useful Is It?
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbits are commonly presented in both first opinion and referral practice. As a prey species, they often disguise the clinical signs of illness. This means we are heavily reliant on the findings of a thorough clinical examination and results obtained from any indicated diagnostic tests. In many situations, diagnostic imaging…
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Wildlife First Aid and Emergency Care
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will outline the process of triage and general principles of first aid involved when presented with an injured wild animal. The decision making process to determine whether to treat or euthanase the wildlife casualty will be discussed. Initial assessment, methods of euthanasia and emergency care, including fluid and…
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Rodent Dentistry
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
In the United Kingdom, rodent species are increasingly commonly being kept as pets. Like rabbits, the importance of an appropriate diet is crucial for promoting healthy dentition. The ability of these species to demonstrate natural feeding behaviours is vital for both quality of life and general overall health. This webinar…
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Critical Care and Nursing of Hospitalised Rabbits
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar will discuss common emergencies in pet rabbits and how to triage and stabilise these cases. Emergency procedures such as blood transfusion, intraosseous catheter placement and nasogastric intubation in rabbits will be described as well as the various options for analgesia in pet rabbits. Novel analgesic regimes and continuous…
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Avian Necropsy
Presenter: David Perpiñán DVM MSc PhD Dip ECZM (Herpetology)
RCVS Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Necropsy is an important procedure for any vet working with birds, particularly those working with collections. Necropsy allow us to find out the cause of death and apply that knowledge to living animals, at the same time that we invaluable learn about anatomy and diseases. In this webinar we will…
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Tracheal Stricture Management in Rabbits - How to Avoid and Overcome Them
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Intubation in rabbits can lead to problems. This webinar outlines why it is important whilst highlighting the problems seen and ways to minimise risks. In the unfortunate event there is a complication the ways to manage these are discussed.
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Preventative Rabbit Medicine
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Rabbits are one of the most popular pet species in Britain, being commonly kept as house pets and often becoming a highly regarded family member. There is a high expectation from rabbit owners for good quality veterinary care of this species. Owners should be encouraged to have their pet rabbit…
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Reproductive Diseases of Lizards and Snakes
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Reproductive disease is common in egg laying reptiles. This webinar goes through the common clinical presentations seen, supportive care, diagnosis and provides the range of treatment options available to a vet in clinical practice.
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Viral Diseases of Ferrets
Presenter: David Perpinan DVM MSc PhD Dip ECZM (Herpetology)
MRCVS Lecturer in Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Viral diseases are significant in ferrets; some viruses produce severe disease and some others commonly and easily produce milder disease. This webinar will review in detail six of the most important viral diseases of ferrets: influenza, rabies, enteric coronavirus, systemic coronavirus, canine distemper and Aleutian disease. In addition, vaccination protocols…
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Critical Care in Small Mammals
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit & Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
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Chelonian Haematology
Presenter: David Perpinan DVM MSc PhD Dip ECZM (Herpetology)
MRCVS Lecturer in Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Haematology is commonly used as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for assessing the health status of wild and captive chelonians. However, haematology in turtles and tortoises is still not as developed as mammalian or avian haematology, and great variability and subjectivity is expected when obtaining and analyzing blood results. This webinar…
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Ecto- and Endoparasites of Rabbits, Rodents and Ferrets
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
Small pet mammals (rodents, rabbits and ferrets) can host a large variety of ecto-and endoparasites that can be associated with a range of clinical signs, from dermatitis and otitis, to diarrhoea. Underlying stress or poor husbandry are important factors in the development of disease associated with these parasites. Routine prophylactic…
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Treatment of Shell Injuries in Chelonians
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Shell damage is common in chelonians and can be due to dog bites, being run over or burnt for example. This webinar covers the common presenting signs and the management of these cases, from the initial emergency treatment through to the conclusion of the case. Shell repair is also cover…
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Monitoring Anaesthesia in Exotic Animal Patients
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Exotic pets can hide disease well and obtaining a specific diagnosis is important or cases have clear surgical indications. In order to treat these patients effectively, anaesthesia is required. Being able to safely perform this and promote this as a routine aspect of your care is important. This webinar goes…
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Nutrition and Clinical Support of the Ferret
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed DipECZM MRCVS
RCVS and European Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service
Category: Exotics Club
Ferrets can make challenging patients and a sound understanding of their nutritional and supportive care needs is vital to successful veterinary management. They are obligate carnivores and correct nutrition is vital to maintaining health and aiding recovery from illness. Many sick ferrets will become anorexic and their predisposition to certain…
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Care of Unusual Exotic Pets
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
There is always a strong public trend to keep the latest ‘must have’ pet, often without any prior thought or consideration for its husbandry and nutritional needs. People have always had a fascination with the more ‘exotic’ pet animals, with the media often driving specific trends. These animals are increasingly…
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Endocrine Diseases of Ferrets
Presenter: David Perpinan DVM MSc Dip ECZM (Herpetology) MRCVS
Lecturer in Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Endocrine diseases are among the most significant and prevalent diseases of domestic ferrets. Jills have a characteristic sexual cycle with induced ovulation, and hyperoestrogenism can develop if they don’t copulate with males. Adrenal disease in ferrets is common and has particular characteristics different from Cushing’s disease of dogs. Insulinoma is…
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Gastrointestinal Stasis in Rabbits
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Gastrointestinal diseases and problems are the most common reason for rabbits presenting in the clinic. Having a good understanding of how their gastrointestinal tract functions, how to manage this clinically and how to diagnose problems are a vital part of rabbit medicine. This webinar takes you through the process and…
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Approach to the Backyard Chicken Consultation
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Rabbit and Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
In recent years, the popularity of pet chickens has greatly increased. As a result, there is a notable rise in the numbers being seen by the veterinary profession. It is now expected that general practitioners should be confident examining, diagnosing and treating the common problems encountered by this species. Chickens…
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Approach to Post-Hibernation Anorexia in Tortoises
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in Zoological Medicine
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Tortoises are often brought in to the practice by their owners after hibernation because they won't eat. This is a very common problem and can be tricky to deal with. In this webinar, Kevin Eatwell discusses: Why it's essential to identify the species presented first How to sex a tortoise…
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Rabbit Infectious Diseases
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar on rabbit infectious diseases will cover what you need to know to help diagnose and treat infectious diseases in pet rabbits. Topics that will be covered include the diagnosis, treatment and control of both common and emerging infectious diseases in pet rabbits. Recent advances in the vaccination of…
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Approach to Avian Respiratory Disease
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in Zoological Medicine
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Respiratory disease is a common problem in birds ranging from upper respiratory signs such as a sore eye right through to noisy breathing or collapse. This Webinar takes you through the common differentials, clinical approaches to diagnosis and the supportive care measures needed to stabilise a critical patient.
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Reptile Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Presenter: David Perpinan DVM MSc Dip ECZM (Herpetology) MRCVS
Lecturer in Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
This CPD will review anaesthesia in reptiles, including tortoises, snakes, lizards and crocodiles. We will start with a good anatomical and physiological review, followed by the description step-by-step of the procedure to safely and effectively anaesthetize any species of reptile. Ways to administer drugs, monitor anaesthesia and respond to emergencies…
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Rabbit Nutrition
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Correct rabbit nutrition is essential to rabbit health. Many commercial diets are based on nutritional guidelines developed in the 1970s, which were formulated for production and laboratory rabbits with a short lifespan, and are unsuitable for pets. Feeding inappropriate diets to pet rabbits is common, largely due to misinformation or…
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Reptile Dermatology
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Skin diseases are a common presenting problem in reptiles. The skin is very visual owners often seek veterinary attention for help. Reptiles shed their skin routinely and there are lots of problems with shedding associated with poor husbandry. This webinar covers the simple approach taken to dysecdysis in reptiles and…
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Introduction to Dealing with Zoological Collections
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Does your clinic have a small zoological collection on their books? How are you going to fulfill your professional obligations to the collection? How should you approach the management of the animals and what advice will you give to them? This webinar covers common issues when dealing with small collections…
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Rodent Reproduction
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Pet rodents are commonly presented with diseases affecting the reproductive tract and mammary glands. Myomorph rodents (mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters) and hystricomorph rodents ( guinea pigs, chinchillas) are highly efficient and prolific breeders but have very different reproductive strategies, so it is important to have a good understanding of their…
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Gastrointestinal Diseases of Reptiles
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Anorexia, vomiting, diarrhoea, including parasitism and foreign body ingestion are commonly seen presentations in reptile patients. This webinar discusses the clinical approach taken to identify the likely causes of these ailments and provides sufficient detail for you to be able to undertake the routine diagnostics yourself in practice in your…
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Common Medical Conditions of Reptiles
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Reptiles are commonly presented in first opinion practice. While some conditions may require complex investigation there is a lot that can be done quite simply in the consulting room or with minimal invasive procedures. This webinar introduces some of the more common clinical presentations seen in practice and diagnostic plans…
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Rabbit Reproduction – Disease and Treatment
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Resident in Rabbit and Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
This informative webinar on Rabbit Reproduction - Disease and Treatment discusses in detail the variety of conditions that can affect the reproductive tract of rabbits. The webinar aims to cover the most common reproductive diseases affecting the male and female rabbit, with topics including uterine neoplasia, hydrometra, pseudopregnancy, mammary neoplasia…
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Reptile Diagnostics
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Reptiles are increasingly common pets seen in clinical practice. All too often the clinical signs seen can be limited and there is a reliance on diagnostic procedures to identify underlying disease processes. Thankfully reptile tolerate a range of procedures without the need for anaesthesia and so the price point for…
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Avian Skin Diseases
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Although feather-picking is the commonest dermatological complaint seen in caged psittacine birds, there are many other causes of avian skin and feather disease encountered in practice. An understanding of the structure and function of avian skin and feathers and of these diseases is necessary to make a logical diagnostic approach…
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Neurology in Rabbits
Presenter: Emma Keeble BVSc Dip ZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine,Exotic Animal Service, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Category: Exotics Club
Neurological disease is a common clinical finding in pet rabbits. The most common causes of nervous system disorders in rabbits include pasteurellosis, encephalitozoonosis, trauma and toxaemia. Obtaining a final diagnosis can be challenging, but with increased availability of advanced diagnostic techniques such as CT and MRI, case evaluation and definitive…
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Wildlife Triage
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
When an injured or orphaned wild animal is presented, rapid and important assessments and decisions have to be made, primarily to prevent suffering, but also in relation to staff health and safety and legislative requirements. The primary aim must always be to return an animal successfully to the wild, with…
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Rodent Endocrine Diseases
Presenter: Jenna Richardson BVM&S MRCVS
Category: Exotics Club
In the United Kingdom, rodents are commonly as kept pets. Although easier to look after than dogs or cats, their needs can still be surprisingly complex. Due to the variety of rodents now available in the pet market, it is important that veterinary surgeons understand the husbandry requirements and common…
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Rodent Dermatology
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Skin disease in rodents is a common reason for presentation, as it is easily noticed by the owner, even in species that are not regularly handled. Although there are many similarities to dermatological disease in dogs and cats, it is important to be aware that important species-specific differences also occur.…
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Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles
Presenter: Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
“Metabolic bone disease” (MBD) is a common diagnosis in reptile medicine but actually encompasses a whole range of conditions with the most common being nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism and renal secondary hyperparathyroidism. These conditions are frequently seen in captive reptiles, especially lizards and chelonians. This webinar will cover the various aetiologies…
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Respiratory Diseases of Reptiles
Presenter: Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Reptiles are amazingly well-adapted to dealing with low oxygen levels, having both a great capacity for anaerobic metabolism and a low metabolic rate. This does however mean that signs of respiratory problems such as dyspnoea are often only seen late in the course of disease which can make these cases…
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Reptile Endoscopy
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
Reptile clients are becoming increasingly demanding and require a higher level of patient care. Obtaining that elusive diagnosis is important and endoscopy is the way to get it! This webinar covers the equipment needed (and what is really essential) and the techniques used for a range of non invasive and…
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Avian Critical Care
Presenter: Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Avian medicine can be challenging at times, not least because birds are adept at hiding signs of illness until problems are at an advanced stage. Avian vets must therefore be confident in their approach to the critical patient and prepared to act quickly in an emergency situation. This webinar will…
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Tract Disease in Rabbits
Presenter: Professor Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Head of the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Urinary tract disease is common in rabbits and establishment of the primary cause can be difficult. Urine scalding in particular is a common clinical signs and can be a result of polyuria, true incontinence (neurological or non-neurological) or the inability of the rabbit to adopt a normal urination stance. Once…
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Anaesthesia and Analgesia of Rodents
Presenter: Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) MRCVS
Clinician in Rabbit, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Anaesthesia of rodents has often been viewed as a high-risk procedure and avoided if possible. However, as our understanding of anaesthetic agents and their application to exotic pet mammals has increased, many techniques have been modified to reduce these risks. This webinar will cover relevant differences in anatomy and physiology,…
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Reproductive Diseases in Tortoises
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Category: Exotics Club
In this webinar Kevin Eatwell discusses reproductive disease in chelonians. The normal reproductive cycle is considered followed by the three main presentations, follicular stasis, egg binding and cloacal organ prolapse. The diagnostic approach taken and the treatment of these conditions are covered.
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Approach to Avian Fractures
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
This webinar outlines the clinical decision making process when considering fracture repair in birds. Topics covered include: Identifying the most suitable type of repair for a given species considering the level of function required after the fracture has healed Appropriate analgesia and antimicrobial treatment Identifying those animals with a genuine…
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Diagnostic Approach to the Feather Plucking Parrot
Presenter: Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
Category: Exotics Club
Feather plucking psittacines are commonly seen in practice. This webinar covers the common clinical presentations and the important clinical history. General advice that can be given and implemented for all cases of feather plucking is then covered with the rational behind these recommendations explained. The long list of medical diagnoses…
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