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Clinical Avian Nutrition for Veterinary Health Professionals
Clinical Topic: Gastroenterology Hepatology Nephrology Nutrition ToxicologyTaxonomy: Avian Parrot Passerine
Avian Nutrition Basics
Clinical Topic: Anatomy-Physiology Gastroenterology Husbandry NutritionTaxonomy: Avian Fowl Parrot Passerine Pigeon or Dove Raptor
2019 Avian Practitioner of the Year
Clinical Topic:Taxonomy: Avian
A Guide to Avian Necropsy
Clinical Topic: Anatomy-Physiology Dental & Oral Health Dermatology Gastroenterology Musculoskeletal Nephrology RespiratoryTaxonomy: Avian Fowl Parrot Pigeon or Dove
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Susan Orosz, PhD, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM
Dr. Orosz is director of the Bird and Exotic Pet Wellness Center in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Susan Orosz earned a Ph.D in neuroanatomy from The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1980 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1984. During her 4th year at Ohio State, Susan performed an anatomic study of the bones of the California condor while an extern at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. That study was turned into the award-winning text, Avian Surgical Anatomy: Thoracic and Pelvic Limbs.
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Central Venous Catheter Placement in Chelonians
Long-term vascular access is difficult to obtain and maintain in chelonians. Fortunately, central venous catheters provide flexibility and length to avoid catheter dislodgement. Central lines are an effective tool that allow serial blood measurements and can be used for anesthesia administration, intravenous drug delivery, blood product transfusions, and continuous fluid therapy or continuous rate infusions.This photo tutorial article describes this simple technique step-by-step.
Epidural Anesthesia in Small Mammals
Are you using epidurals in your practice? The epidural is a neuroaxial technique that provides preemptive analgesia by injecting drug into the epidural space surrounding the spine. Epidurals can be used for abdominal surgery, perineal surgery, and orthopedic procedures involving the pelvic limb or spine. Some opioids can also travel cranially to provide supplemental analgesia for chest and thoracic limb procedures. Epidurals serve as an adjunct to systemic analgesia, and epidural analgesia also reduces the amount of anesthetic drug needed. Epidurals can also shorten recovery time.