When taking a medical history from a client it is very important how you word your questions. Asking, “Does Oscar always sit in the corner of his cage?” is leading the client, and possibly in the wrong direction. Instead ask an open question such as “Where does Oscar spend most of his time when he’s […]
In the wild birds will for the most part groom themselves. They will use what resources that come natural to them though this is not always enough. We’ve all seen birds with long and/or broken toe nails and beaks so long they can barely survive. Our pet birds have the luxury of having us available […]
Feather picking can be one of the most frustrating problems not only for the bird but for the owner and the veterinary team. Diagnosing the cause for the feather picking needs to be done prior to a treatment plan being implemented. You need to start with a detailed history along with a complete physical examination. […]
The following is a list of the most common Ectoparasites and Endoparasites. Parasites in general are uncommon in birds that are kept as pets and much more common in wild birds and pet birds kept outdoors. Ectoparasites Flies – There are many different varieties of flies which can harm our avian patients. The blow fly […]
So what is involved in evaluating your patient prior to anesthesia? How do we assign the status number?A proper evaluation identifies individual risk factors and any physiological issues that may be present that can influence the development of an anesthetic plan. Factors include
This article is the first in a series intended to present technicians with guidelines for making sure their patient has the safest anesthetic experience it is within their power to provide. The information is based on 2011 AAHA guidelines. There are no safe anesthetic agents, there are no safe anesthetic procedures. There are only safe […]
Remo Lobetti BVSc (Hons) MMedVet (Med) PhD Dipl. ECVIM (Internal Medicine) Bryanston Veterinary HospitalPO Box 67092, Bryanston, 2021, South AfricaEmail: rlobetti@mweb.co.za Presentation done for Royal Canin FELINE IDIOPATHIC CYSTITIS
Remo Lobetti BVSc (Hons) MMedVet (Med) PhD Dipl. ECVIM (Internal Medicine) Bryanston Veterinary HospitalPO Box 67092, Bryanston, 2021, South AfricaEmail: rlobetti@mweb.co.za WSAVA 2007 presentation Disorders of the prostate are fairly common in the dog with prostamegally evident in two-thirds of dogs, over five years of age.
Remo Lobetti BVSc (Hons) MMedVet (Med) PhD Dipl. ECVIM (Internal Medicine) Bryanston Veterinary HospitalPO Box 67092, Bryanston, 2021, South AfricaEmail: rlobetti@mweb.co.zaAcute pancreatitis (AP) is a common disorder which may result in death if not diagnosed in a timely fashion. This frequently encountered disease remains difficult to diagnose because the clinical signs, physical examination findings, and […]