Lesa Thompson

May 2016

Rabbit health and welfare: vaccination and prevention

Lesa Thompson discusses the ways rabbit health can be assessed at home and in the veterinary surgery as a means to prevent diseases and improve overall demeanour

15 mins

September 2015

Care and common ailments of small exotic mammals

Lesa Thompson outlines some of the primary needs regarding exotic rodents commonly kept as pets, along with prevalent conditions they may present with in vet practices.

22 mins

September 2014

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF BUMBLEFOOT IN RAPTORS

LESA THOMPSON MA, BVM&S, DZooMed(Mammalian), MSc, MRCVS discusses the causes, signs and assessment methods to … more

13 mins
Does size really matter? Overcoming difficulties in nursing small furries

Lesa Thompson MA, BVM&S, DZooMed, MSc, MRCVS, offers a guide for veterinary nurses on how … more

23 mins

April 2014

RABBITS EAT CARROTS, RIGHT?

LESA THOMPSON examines the nutritional needs of pet rabbits and advises on the consequences of … more

23 mins

June 2013

Pet rabbit nutrition – structure and function of its gastrointestinal tract

LESA THOMPSON examines the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract in rabbits, and focuses … more

28 mins

July 2012

Critical care for exotics

Lesa Thompson discusses basic principles of treatment, noting the differences in care and the difficulty … more

26 mins