species: Fish

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Laboratory Animal Medicine and Case Studies

View this webinar recording presented by Dr. Amanda Fisher for the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine Zoo, Exotics, Wildlife, Aquatics Club. This presentation, now RACE approved for 1 credit hour, provides an overview of clinical medicine in six commonly encountered laboratory animal species: mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, nonhuman primates, and zebrafish. Through a series of clinical case studies, viewers are introduced to species-specific anatomy and physiology, husbandry considerations, the unique role each species plays in biomedical research, and common clinical diseases. Cases presented include mouse malocclusion, rat mammary fibroadenoma, guinea pig ulcerative pododermatitis, gastrointestinal obstruction with secondary gastrointestinal stasis in the rabbit, intestinal amyloidosis in rhesus macaques, and gas bubble disease in zebrafish. The presentation also reviews regulatory standards for laboratory animal care, research housing, environmental enrichment, and pathogen surveillance.

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Test Your Knowledge: Laboratory Animal Medicine and Case Studies

View this webinar recording presented by Dr. Amanda Fisher for the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine Zoo, Exotics, Wildlife, Aquatics Club. This presentation, now RACE approved for 1 credit hour, provides an overview of clinical medicine in six commonly encountered laboratory animal species: mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, nonhuman primates, and zebrafish. Through a series of clinical case studies, viewers are introduced to species-specific anatomy and physiology, husbandry considerations, the unique role each species plays in biomedical research, and common clinical diseases. Cases presented include mouse malocclusion, rat mammary fibroadenoma, guinea pig ulcerative pododermatitis, gastrointestinal obstruction with secondary gastrointestinal stasis in the rabbit, intestinal amyloidosis in rhesus macaques, and gas bubble disease in zebrafish. The presentation also reviews regulatory standards for laboratory animal care, research housing, environmental enrichment, and pathogen surveillance.

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Post-Test: Clinical Approach to Fish Medicine

The Clinical Approach to Fish Medicine webinar was reviewed and approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) program for 1 hour of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB RACE approval. You have three chances to take this post-test and pass. With a passing grade, you will see your results and a link to your continuing education certificate.

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Fish History Form

When managing fish patients, it is essential to consider not only the fish themselves but the entire aquarium system, including the water, air, filtration components, and other life forms within the environment. A thorough history should include a detailed assessment of the system, with particular emphasis on the life support components and water quality parameters.

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Clinical Approach to Fish Medicine

View this webinar recording presented by Claire Vergneau-Grosset, DMV, IPSAV, CES, DACZM, RACE-approved for 1 credit hour. Freshwater fish are the most common pets in North America, with over 139 million kept in U.S. households. Historically, fish medicine has focused on population-based care—a model still relevant in aquaculture and research settings. However, a more individualized approach is gaining ground. Dr. Grosset covers key aspects of companion fish care. Topics include history taking, water quality assessment, physical exams under anesthesia, and comparative diagnostic methods such as clinical pathology and imaging. This session also reviews core principles of medical and surgical treatment.

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Disaster Preparedness Plan for Fish

Pet fish are vulnerable and need our help to stay safe during a storm or evacuation. Fish owners must be prepared for power outages, particularly during natural disasters  as well as flooding, climatic extremes, and wildfires…

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Basic Husbandry: Hospitalizing Non-Traditional Pets

No single hospital environment can meet the needs of every exotic animal and caging systems must be tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient. Read about those caging requirements that remain constant among exotic animals as well as the species-specific needs of each taxa from birds and small mammals to fish, amphibians, and reptiles.