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Clinical Topic:Taxonomy: Chinchilla Degu Ferret Gerbil Guinea pig Hamster Hedgehog Mammals Mouse Rabbit Rat Rodent Sugar glider
Central Venous Catheter Placement in Chelonians
Clinical Topic: Critical Care Supportive CareTaxonomy: Reptiles & Amphibians Turtles & Tortoises
Reproductive Disease in Reptiles
Clinical Topic: Anatomy-Physiology Critical Care ReproductionTaxonomy: Lizard Reptiles & Amphibians Snake Turtles & Tortoises
Emergency and Critical Care of Rabbits
Clinical Topic: Critical Care Supportive CareTaxonomy: Mammals Rabbit
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Joanna Hedley, BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) DECZM (Herpetology) MRCVS
Joanna Hedley is a Lecturer in Exotic Species and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery at the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital, which is part of the Royal Veterinary College in London. Joanna qualified from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 2003. Following 5 years in mixed, small animal, exotic and wildlife practice, she completed a residency in wildlife and exotic animal medicine and earned a RCVS Diploma in Zoological Medicine. Dr. Hedley has presented at continuing education meetings and conferences both nationally and internationally in the field of exotic pet medicine.
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AEMV-Lafeber Case Report: Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism and Cholangiohepatitis in a Guinea Pig
A 3-year old intact male guinea pig was presented on emergency for suspected bloat and with a history of chronic hair loss. Clinical examination revealed non-pruritic symmetric truncal alopecia, thin skin, severe cachexia, and an abdominal fluid wave. Alkaline phosphatase, alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, leukocytes (neutrophils), bilirubin, and serum cortisol were markedly elevated. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed peritoneal effusion, cholestasis, and cholelithiasis. Hyperadrenocorticism was diagnosed based on…
Electrocardiography in Exotic Animal Species
Electrocardiography can be used to detect and diagnose arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities, particularly during long-term anesthesia. How are leads attached to exotic animal patients? And what is the normal appearance of normal electrocardiogram tracings in birds or reptiles?