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Routine Veterinary Care of the Miniature Pig
Clinical Topic: Dental & Oral Health Nutrition Parasitology Preventive MedicineTaxonomy: Mammals
2019 AEMV Student Case Report Contest
Clinical Topic:Taxonomy: Chinchilla Degu Ferret Gerbil Guinea pig Hamster Hedgehog Mammals Mouse Rabbit Rat Rodent Sugar glider
Reproductive Disease in Reptiles
Clinical Topic: Anatomy-Physiology Critical Care ReproductionTaxonomy: Lizard Reptiles & Amphibians Snake Turtles & Tortoises
Central Venous Catheter Placement in Chelonians
Clinical Topic: Critical Care Supportive CareTaxonomy: Reptiles & Amphibians Turtles & Tortoises
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Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, DACVP, CVA
Kristie Mozzachio operates a mobile “pet pig exclusive” practice serving the states of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. She provides consults on pet pigs as well as research mini pigs, both nationally and internationally. She also serves as a veterinary advisor for Ross Mill Farm & Piggy Camp and Refuge GroinGroin in France. Dr. Mozzachio has also lectured on mini pigs at numerous meetings, and most recently she has co-authored mini pig chapters in the Exotic Animal Formulary and Diseases of Swine.
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Blood Pressure Monitoring in Exotic Animal Species
Arterial blood pressure is a function of heart rate, blood volume, stroke volume, and arterial compliance. Indirect arterial blood pressure is most commonly measured by Doppler ultrasound or non-invasive oscillometric monitors. What are the limitations of indirect blood pressure measurements in exotic animal patients? How is this technique unique in exotic companion mammals when compared to dogs and cats? How is this technique performed in birds and can this procedure be used in reptiles?
Psittacosis in Birds & Humans
Psittacosis is an infectious disease of birds and people caused by Chlamydia psittaci, formerly known as Chlamydophila psittaci. This client education handout discusses types of birds commonly associated with human psittacosis, persons at risk as well as details of psittacosis in humans as birds and measures to prevent disease.