Exotic DVM
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Veterinarian. Pain management and high quality care for all are my passions.
Urolithiasis (bladder stones) are somewhat common in tortoises and generally related to poor diet or husbandry. Treatment is surgical removal and improving the husbandry. Most can be removed from an incision in the prefemoral fossa and not cutting open the plastron. #vetmed #reptiles #tortoise
January 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Oregon veterinarian Glen Winters, who lost his clinic in the 2020 Almeda fire, shares lessons of loss and rebuilding, offering hope to LA area fire victims as communities adapt to natural disasters. www.kgw.com/article/news...
Oregon fire survivors share message of hope, resilience with Los Angeles community
Oregon vet who lost clinic in 2020 fire shares lessons of loss and rebuilding, offering hope to L.A. fire victims as communities adapt to natural disasters.
www.kgw.com
January 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Oregon veterinarian Glen Winters, who lost his clinic in the 2020 Almeda fire, shares lessons of loss and rebuilding, offering hope to LA area fire victims as communities adapt to natural disasters. www.kgw.com/article/news...
Pro-tip: “Pocket pet” is an out of date term for rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, and other animals. The proper term is small mammal or exotic mammal. Unfortunately this out of date term seems to come with out of date medicine is many cases.
January 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Pro-tip: “Pocket pet” is an out of date term for rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, and other animals. The proper term is small mammal or exotic mammal. Unfortunately this out of date term seems to come with out of date medicine is many cases.
Taking skull rads is absolutely vital to properly diagnosing dental (and eye) problems in rodents and lagomorphs. Teeth cannot be properly trimmed without rads and should never be trimmed with nail clippers. #vetmed
January 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Taking skull rads is absolutely vital to properly diagnosing dental (and eye) problems in rodents and lagomorphs. Teeth cannot be properly trimmed without rads and should never be trimmed with nail clippers. #vetmed
“Can we cut his nails too? We can’t do it at home. He bites us and last time he pooped all over the house. It’s just not doable.”
“We sure can.”
“$25?! For nails?! That’s insane! We could do it at home for free!”
“We sure can.”
“$25?! For nails?! That’s insane! We could do it at home for free!”
January 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“Can we cut his nails too? We can’t do it at home. He bites us and last time he pooped all over the house. It’s just not doable.”
“We sure can.”
“$25?! For nails?! That’s insane! We could do it at home for free!”
“We sure can.”
“$25?! For nails?! That’s insane! We could do it at home for free!”
Post Christmas visits are fun. “Well, my Christmas was spent giving ass baths to seven Chihuahuas because my father in law gave them all ham.”
December 30, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Post Christmas visits are fun. “Well, my Christmas was spent giving ass baths to seven Chihuahuas because my father in law gave them all ham.”
Reptile RBC’s are nucleated which can be a surprise if you are not expecting it. #vetmed #microscopy #cytology
December 23, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Reptile RBC’s are nucleated which can be a surprise if you are not expecting it. #vetmed #microscopy #cytology
This cat had been gagging and retching for several weeks. Everything looked completely normal on exam so we took radiographs. The thin, white line in the throat is a sewing needle. Surgery was done to remove the needle and everything went well. Goes to show how important radiographs can be. #vetmed
December 17, 2024 at 2:59 PM
This cat had been gagging and retching for several weeks. Everything looked completely normal on exam so we took radiographs. The thin, white line in the throat is a sewing needle. Surgery was done to remove the needle and everything went well. Goes to show how important radiographs can be. #vetmed
“Well Mrs. Smith, the good news is I don’t hear an irregular heartbeat.”
“Oh well you wouldn’t. He only does it when no one is around.” #vetmed #petowners
“Oh well you wouldn’t. He only does it when no one is around.” #vetmed #petowners
December 15, 2024 at 8:12 PM
“Well Mrs. Smith, the good news is I don’t hear an irregular heartbeat.”
“Oh well you wouldn’t. He only does it when no one is around.” #vetmed #petowners
“Oh well you wouldn’t. He only does it when no one is around.” #vetmed #petowners
This is a really easy problem to prevent… #vetmed
Cats in L.A. County die after drinking recalled raw milk
Los Angeles County health officials are investigating the deaths of two cats who became ill after drinking recalled H5N1 bird flu-infected raw milk.
www.latimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 11:06 PM
This is a really easy problem to prevent… #vetmed
Cystic ovaries are a fairly common finding during OVH. They don’t impact the surgery or recovery and are mostly an interesting find. #vetmed
December 11, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Cystic ovaries are a fairly common finding during OVH. They don’t impact the surgery or recovery and are mostly an interesting find. #vetmed
“Doctor, can you please tell my husband to stop saying Tubston’s penis is bleeding? Dogs don’t have penises!”
*Prolonged eye contact with the husband who looks very tired*
*Prolonged eye contact with the husband who looks very tired*
December 10, 2024 at 11:32 PM
“Doctor, can you please tell my husband to stop saying Tubston’s penis is bleeding? Dogs don’t have penises!”
*Prolonged eye contact with the husband who looks very tired*
*Prolonged eye contact with the husband who looks very tired*
As climate change continues and humans move all over the globe with animals, we will see parasites showing up in places they didn’t used to. #parasitology #vetmed
Bunsen and the giant cyst
Rare tapeworm infection in Alberta dog spotlights an emerging infectious disease
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December 10, 2024 at 3:27 PM
As climate change continues and humans move all over the globe with animals, we will see parasites showing up in places they didn’t used to. #parasitology #vetmed
There are no #dermatology emergencies. Until there are. This patient was obtunded, pyrexic, anemic, and hypotensive. Ventrum covered in pustules. The pyoderma caused toxic shock syndrome and she was hospitalized for treatment. #vetmed #veterinarian
December 7, 2024 at 10:12 PM
There are no #dermatology emergencies. Until there are. This patient was obtunded, pyrexic, anemic, and hypotensive. Ventrum covered in pustules. The pyoderma caused toxic shock syndrome and she was hospitalized for treatment. #vetmed #veterinarian
Screwworms are a kind of fly that lay eggs in wounds on livestock and other animals (rarely humans). Unlike most kinds of maggots these eat healthy tissue. The economic impact if these get to the USA would be huge. #vetmed #parasitology
Mexico Notifies United States of New World Screwworm Detection | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Stakeholder Announcement Contact: [email protected] USDA Takes Action to Prevent Spread to U.S. Animals
www.aphis.usda.gov
December 5, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Screwworms are a kind of fly that lay eggs in wounds on livestock and other animals (rarely humans). Unlike most kinds of maggots these eat healthy tissue. The economic impact if these get to the USA would be huge. #vetmed #parasitology
More #ophthalmology fun today. This dog presented for a “weird” looking right eye. This is anterior lens luxation-a lens that has fallen through the pupil and is in the anterior chamber. The sliver of tapetum is called the aphakic crescent. #vetmed #veterinarian
December 3, 2024 at 8:40 PM
More #ophthalmology fun today. This dog presented for a “weird” looking right eye. This is anterior lens luxation-a lens that has fallen through the pupil and is in the anterior chamber. The sliver of tapetum is called the aphakic crescent. #vetmed #veterinarian
One of the most common things people tell me is they wanted to be a vet but they "couldn't euthanize pets". I hear from and read about many vets who say it is the hardest thing they do or they actively avoid it. Many negative reviews about vets will lambast them for not providing care but instead
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November 30, 2024 at 10:09 PM
One of the most common things people tell me is they wanted to be a vet but they "couldn't euthanize pets". I hear from and read about many vets who say it is the hardest thing they do or they actively avoid it. Many negative reviews about vets will lambast them for not providing care but instead
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Indirect ophthalmoscopy allows you to see the entire fundus at once vs a direct ophthalmoscope. This is a cat eye. Bonus points if you can tell me how to determine the species if you weren’t told. #vetmed #veterinary #ophthalmology
November 29, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Indirect ophthalmoscopy allows you to see the entire fundus at once vs a direct ophthalmoscope. This is a cat eye. Bonus points if you can tell me how to determine the species if you weren’t told. #vetmed #veterinary #ophthalmology
Domestic turkeys all come from Meleagris gallopavo, the wild turkey. But did you know there is another? The ocellated turkey is even more impressive. I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing one as a patient but I hold out hope…
Ocellated turkey - Wikipedia
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November 28, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Domestic turkeys all come from Meleagris gallopavo, the wild turkey. But did you know there is another? The ocellated turkey is even more impressive. I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing one as a patient but I hold out hope…
Cats often get the short end when it comes to analgesia. Fear of NSAIDs is deeply ingrained in the prof. but there’s no reason. Come into the NSAID light!
2024 ISFM and AAFP consensus guidelines on the long-term use of NSAIDs in cats
#felinemedicine #vetmed
2024 ISFM and AAFP consensus guidelines on the long-term use of NSAIDs in cats
#felinemedicine #vetmed
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November 27, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Cats often get the short end when it comes to analgesia. Fear of NSAIDs is deeply ingrained in the prof. but there’s no reason. Come into the NSAID light!
2024 ISFM and AAFP consensus guidelines on the long-term use of NSAIDs in cats
#felinemedicine #vetmed
2024 ISFM and AAFP consensus guidelines on the long-term use of NSAIDs in cats
#felinemedicine #vetmed
If female dogs are left intact they can suffer from several health problems. Pyometra, an infection in the uterus, is one of the more common. Luckily surgery is usually straightforward if done soon enough.
November 24, 2024 at 6:45 PM
If female dogs are left intact they can suffer from several health problems. Pyometra, an infection in the uterus, is one of the more common. Luckily surgery is usually straightforward if done soon enough.
Textbook example of knemidocoptic mange in a parakeet. Affected birds are usually not very itchy.
#vetmed #parasitology #avianmedicine #psittacine
#vetmed #parasitology #avianmedicine #psittacine
November 23, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Textbook example of knemidocoptic mange in a parakeet. Affected birds are usually not very itchy.
#vetmed #parasitology #avianmedicine #psittacine
#vetmed #parasitology #avianmedicine #psittacine
Benny the Galah is having a good hump day.
November 20, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Benny the Galah is having a good hump day.