VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVets debunk guinea pigs' reputationsJune 16, 2026You must take special considerations when considering surgery for guinea pigs. This includes preventing hypothermia, avoiding fasting before surgery, managing the airway, reducing stress and ensuring experience with surgical procedures in the species.
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Emergency C-section delivers gorilla in Seattle zooJune 9, 2026Veterinary and human medical teams at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Wash., successfully performed a rare emergency C-section on a western lowland gorilla, delivering a male infant.
Wildlife center bolsters patient care with collaborationJune 9, 2026Captive veterinary care is distinct in the animal health field, where circumstances can present an opportunity for a collaborative approach to care that makes the animals partners in their own well-being.
Case summary: Disseminated idiopathic myofascitis (DIM) in a ferretMay 27, 2026Learn about the veterinary team's treatment plan and findings in the case, as well as the patient outcome.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAvian Anesthesia BasicsMay 8, 2026n this session: Emi Knafo, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, discusses avian anesthesia, covering avian respiratory anatomy, basic anesthesia equipment, principles of safe anesthesia, as well as some guidelines and recommendations for anesthetic and analgesic protocols.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTiny Hearts, Big Problems: Cardiovascular Disease in Zoological Companion AnimalsApril 22, 2026In this session: Sarah Ozawa, DVM, DACZM, reviews a select number of cardiovascular diseases in zoological companion animal species, such as rabbits, bearded dragons, and parrots in a case-based format. This lecture will focus on the disease types, etiology (if known!) and key anatomical differences of these species. We will also discuss any differences in diagnosis from dogs and cats and discuss treatment options or preventive measures if available.
A full review of rabbit odontogenic abscesses, from tooth to tissueFebruary 4, 2026The predisposing factors and treatment options for dental disease and odontogenic abscesses in this species differ significantly from those of other domestic mammals, such as dogs and cats. This article will review the etiology, clinical signs, and treatments of rabbit odontogenic abscesses.
Wired for wildlife: A vet tech's take on how technology transforms exotic pet careOctober 14, 2025From parrots to pythons, technological advancements are giving veterinary teams a clearer view of their patients—see how innovation is transforming exotic pet care from instinct to insight.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAnalgesia in Small Mammals: Case Studies for Pain ManagementSeptember 25, 2025In this session: Sarah Ozawa, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, discusses updates on analgesia in small mammals focusing on medication selection and practical application. As analgesia is commonly included in procedures, this lecture also covers aspects of small mammal anesthesia or sedation.
Nutritional review of zoological companion animalsAugust 12, 2025This article discusses general nutritional recommendations for common zoological companion animals, including rabbits, rodents, ferrets, parrots, and pet reptile species. It will also review recently published data in this field of study.
