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Coronavirus in Animals: Implications for Veterinary Staff
Clinical Topic: Infectious Disease Respiratory Zoonotic Concerns-Public HealthTaxonomy: Ferret Mammals
Avian Anesthesia Webinar
Clinical Topic: Analgesia & Anesthesiology Anatomy-Physiology Critical Care Respiratory Supportive CareTaxonomy: Avian Parrot Passerine Pigeon or Dove Raptor
Critical Care Techniques for Avian Wildlife Emergencies
Clinical Topic: Analgesia & Anesthesiology Critical Care Hematology Supportive Care Wildlife RehabilitationTaxonomy: Avian Passerine Pigeon or Dove Raptor
Clinical Avian Nutrition for Veterinary Health Professionals
Clinical Topic: Gastroenterology Hepatology Nephrology Nutrition ToxicologyTaxonomy: Avian Parrot Passerine
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Gregory A. Rich, DVM
Dr. Gregory Rich (left) is the owner of the Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Rich has over 30 years of experience in avian and exotic animal medicine and surgery, and he has been a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) for 30 years. Dr. Rich is also a past Board Member of the AAV. He has lectured nationally at a wide variety of veterinary and avicultural conferences and has been featured in several veterinary texts and periodicals. In 2016, Dr. Rich was named the T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year.
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Catheters in Reptiles
Fluid therapy is an important part of supportive care, and there are several routes available for fluid support in the reptile. Subcutaneous and/or oral fluids are appropriate for mild to moderate dehydration, while intracoelomic, intravenous, or intraosseous fluids are administered to critically ill reptiles or to patients with moderate to severe dehydration.
Yearly Checkup: Promote Exotic Pet Annual Exams
Too many exotic pets miss their yearly checkups. This video clip promotes the importance of preventive health care for special species. Copy and paste the embed code for this video clip to your own hospital webpage. This free resource can be posted to most websites and most web browsers.