Inquisitive Vet

In this episode, I speak to Dr Jessie Sanders about fish water quality and environment stress. Goldfish and Betta fish are two of the most commonly kept fish species in the world. Naturally, this means many exotic veterinarians see these pet fish in practice. One of the most important diagnostic tests we have to investigate further is a water quality test. Listen to this podcast to learn more about how to optimise aquariums systems, how to approach sources of fish environmental stress, how to effectively interpret the major water quality parameters and how to use this information to correct water quality problems.

Dr Jessie Sanders is a certified aquatic veterinarian through the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association and the Chief veterinarian of Aquatic Veterinary Services in California, USA. She is also a past president of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians. Dr Sanders is a regular speaker at veterinary conferences. She is also the author of a children's book series: Boo and Bubbles.

In this episode, I speak to Dr Thomas Donnelly on how to apply advanced clinical reasoning to exotic species. We discuss the different types of clinical reasoning and how to effectively use the intuitive and analytical diagnostic approaches. We also talk through several medical scenarios where Dr Donnelly shows us how he effectively applies clinical reasoning to his exotic pet cases.

Dr Thomas Donnelly is a Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Exotic Companion Mammals and a Diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine in Small Mammals. He is currently the Co-Head of the Exotic Animal Service and a Research Professor at the French National Veterinary School in Alfort. Dr Donnelly has published many journal publications and has been the author of several chapters in the book: Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, as well as the co-editor of the book: Veterinary Clinical Adviser: Birds and Exotic Pets. He is also one of the Exotic medicine consultants on VIN.

This is the second episode in a two part series on anaesthesia in exotic species. In this episode, I speak to Dr Izidora Sladakovic about avian anaesthesia and the critical considerations which can significantly improve anaesthesia safety and patient outcomes in our bird patients.

Dr Izidora Sladakovic is a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine, having completed a zoological medicine residency at the University of Georgia, USA. Dr Sladakovic has published many journal articles particularly in the field of exotic endoscopy. She has also contributed to books including the 3rdedition of Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery. She currently runs the Avian and Exotic Service based at Northside Veterinary Specialists in Sydney. 

In this episode, I speak to Dr Izidora Sladakovic about modern small mammal anaesthesia and the critical strategies that can be used to significantly improve anaesthestic safety and patient outcomes. Dr Izidora Sladakovic is a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine, having completed a zoological medicine residency at the University of Georgia, USA. Dr Sladakovic has published many journal articles particularly in the field of exotic endoscopy. She has also contributed to books including the 3rd edition of Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery. She currently runs the Avian and Exotic Service based at Northside Veterinary Specialists in Sydney.

In this episode, I speak to Dr Bob Doneley about How to Approach Avian Skin and Feather Diseases including feather damaging behaviour, superficial chronic ulcerative dermatitis and psittacine beak and feather disease. Dr Bob Doneley is a registered specialist and Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Avian Medicine. He is currently the Head of the Avian and Exotic Pet Service and a Professor at the University of Queensland. He teaches exotic medicine and surgery to both the veterinary and veterinary technology students there. Dr Doneley is also the author of the book, Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice, now in its second edition, and an Editor of the book, Reptile Medicine and Surgery in Clinical Practice.

In this episode, I speak to Dr Jennifer Graham about three exotic oncology topics you need to know about. They are:

• The Ins and Outs of Ferret Lymphoma
• How to Manage Avian Squamous Cell Carcinoma Like a Pro
• Rabbit Thymomas and Radiation Therapy

Dr Jennifer Graham is a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in both Avian medicine and Exotic companion mammals. She is currently an Associate Professor of Zoological Companion Animal Medicine at Tufts Cumming School of Veterinary Medicine. She is also the Editor for the books: the 5-Minute Avian Consult and Exotic Animal Emergency Medicine. 

In this episode, I talk with Dr Molly Varga about the importance of understanding how interrelated factors can result in the development of urine scalding and how we can use this knowledge to break the cycle!

Dr Molly Varga is a RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife medicine and is the Head Exotic veterinarian at Rutland House Referral Hospital. Molly has contributed to many publications including several of the exotic BSAVA manuals. She is also the author of the revised and updated second edition of the Textbook of Rabbit medicine. 

In this episode, I speak to Dr Neil Forbes on how to stabilise the dyspnoeic bird and how to investigate and manage avian respiratory diseases in parrots. I also talk to Dr Forbes about his new project with the Vulture Alliance.

Dr Neil Forbes is a Fellow and RCVS recognised specialist in Avian medicine. He is both a Diplomate and the past President of the European College of Zoological Medicine. He is also the former Head veterinarian at Great Western Exotic Vets but is now focusing his efforts on the conservation of endangered vultures with the Vulture Alliance. 

In this episode, I speak to Dr Stephen Divers about reptile anaesthesia, exotic and zoo residencies, and his work in the Galapagos Islands. 

Dr Stephen Divers is a Professor in Zoological Medicine at the University of Georgia. He is also a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine, Diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for his work on exotic endoscopy and endo-surgery. Dr Divers is the Scientific Editor of the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery and an Associate Editor of the Journal of Wildlife Medicine. 

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