June 2017

Anorexia and submandibular oedema in a male chameleon

Sonya Miles describes the case of a panther chameleon that presented with these symptoms, along with grip weakness.

14 mins
Treating GI obstruction in an Argentine horned frog

Sonya Miles reports on the case where a frog was diagnosed and treated for this condition, involving surgical removal.

14 mins
European hedgehogs: overwintering and common parasites

Elisabetta Mancinelli discusses an animal frequently presented to rescue centres and private clinics for rehabilitation or treatment.

20 mins

May 2017

Changing of the guard at Great Western Exotics

Great Western Exotics has promoted specialist Tom Dutton to lead the service after the retirement of its long-serving head Neil Forbes.

4 mins
Development of an undergraduate ferret clinical handling programme

Bev Panto looks at how future vets are learning to handle and treat, with confidence, these pets rising in popularity.

18 mins
Diagnostic tests for hamsters

Elisabetta Mancinelli looks at diagnostic testing in a commonly kept species in the latest Exotic Encounters spot.

24 mins

April 2017

Head tilt in rabbits

Lorraine Peschard details the causes and treatment options for vestibular syndrome.

5 mins
Courses to cover emerging areas of veterinary medicine

CPD provider Improve International has extended its range of one-day courses aimed at practitioners dealing with species other than companion animals, such as goats, alpacas and game birds.

2 mins

March 2017

Drinking preferences in rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus

Elisabetta Mancinelli discusses best practices for ensuring the right water intake for rabbits and rodents.

26 mins
Study comparing prevalence of Entamoeba in captive primates

Carl Regan, Lisa Yon and Hany Elsheikha report results of a study of parasitic and bacterial infections from several species kept in captivity in the UK and India.

36 mins
Wildlife and exotic medicine – ethical theory and moral dilemmas

Glen Cousquer and Kenneth Boyd introduce the concept of how vets can ethically approach wildlife cases, in the first of a five-part article.

15 mins

February 2017

Having an eye for research

Elisabetta Mancinelli discusses ocular disease in rabbits and rodents, and how the increasing number of research investigations is improving the standards of care.

13 mins

January 2017

What’s new in rabbit medicine?

Elisabetta Mancinelli on the latest research and studies about Europe's third most popular mammalian pet.

21 mins

December 2016

Guinea pig husbandry – housing, diet and handling

Elisabetta Mancinelli examines how to manage this species by assessing its natural behaviour and interaction with other animals.

27 mins
Adrenal gland disease in rabbits

Elisabetta Mancinelli takes a closer look at this condition and how it can be diagnosed, as well as suggesting various treatments.

14 mins

November 2016

Exotic mammal vaccination

Marie Kubiak explores vaccine options and precautions to be taken in various species, as well as complications caused by viral haemorrhagic disease type two in UK rabbits.

22 mins
Getting to grips with correct rabbit handling

Guen Bradbury discusses the often practised habit of picking up rabbits and why an increasing body of evidence suggests this is unacceptable for owners and vets.

26 mins
Blood collection options in exotic small mammals

Elisabetta Mancinelli describes methods and locations to obtain blood, and volumes considered safe to withdraw in small exotics.

24 mins
Care of hospitalised pet rabbits

Nadia Wiseman and Livia Benato look at caring for this prey species while at the clinic and provide a stress-free environment to help give them a better chance to progress and fully recover.

24 mins
Diagnosing endocrine disease in parrots

While disorders of parrots' endocrine systems are rare, Yvonne van Zeeland insists the principles of diagnosis and treatment in mammals are a good starting point in suspected cases.

32 mins