A guide to avian and reptilian dermatologyMarch 28, 2024This article highlights significant anatomic differences and unique disease presentations in zoological companion animal dermatology.
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Temperature changes reduces nesting success, study findsNovember 16, 2023The research looks into the effects of temperature variability on nesting success by analyzing 300,000 breeding bird records, spanning from 1995 to 2020.
The latest updates on avian analgesiaJanuary 31, 2022How can you tell if a bird is painful? Most birds are prey species and tend to hide their signs of illness, including pain.
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Bird food brand finds buyerMay 14, 2021Manna Pro Products has expanded into the companion bird market through the purchase of ZuPreem, a global brand specializing in nutritional diets and treats for birds, as well as select offerings for small mammals and zoo animals
Managing pain in zoological companion animalsJanuary 2, 2019Zoological companion animals (ZCAs) are presenting to veterinary practices more and more frequently, and many will need some kind of pain management as part of their treatment plan. It can be challenging to know what type of medication to use and at what dose—whether it be in the clinic or at home for longer-term care—and there is a lot of information available that isn’t the easiest to interpret. This article reviews some common types and dosages of pain medications used to provide analgesia to birds, reptiles, and exotic companion mammals.