Galápagos: Diagnostics in the fieldJune 7, 2023With a permit from the Galápagos National Park (PNG) and the support of the Galápagos Science Center (GSC), a small NC State College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)/University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill-led team completed a two-day health assessment of 28 green turtles (Chelonia mydas) and a single hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
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80-year-old tortoise 'oldest' veterinary patient to undergo surgeryApril 25, 2023Tortie, an 80-year-old California desert tortoise, is back to his old self after undergoing surgery to remove a fist-size bladder stone, which was discovered during a wellness examination.
Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthdayDecember 7, 2022Jonathan, the world’s oldest land animal, rang in his 190th birthday this past weekend, surrounded by friends, caregivers, and admirers.
2022 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersOctober 1, 2022Check out the WINNER of the 15th annual Veterinary Practice News They Ate What?! X-ray Contest!
In conversation with L.A. Zoo's Ian RecchioMay 26, 2022As a lifelong fan of reptiles and amphibians, Ian Recchio has not only turned his interest into a profession, he is regarded as a leading expert in the field
2021 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersOctober 4, 2021Check out the WINNER of the 15th annual Veterinary Practice News They Ate What?! X-ray Contest!
A practitioner's guide to bearded dragonsJuly 29, 2021Depending on the reference source, the central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps), which is native to Australia, is either the most popular pet lizard, or at least in the top three.
Shoe-eating croc receives gastrotomyFebruary 22, 2021A 341-lb Nile crocodile is breathing comfortably after having a shoe removed from her stomach at the University of Florida (UF).
Prospective reptile owners require guidance, educationOctober 15, 2020While dogs and cats might be the first to come to mind when considering companion animals, these furry friends are far from the only option.
Australia's burned wildlife helped via intercontinental teamworkFebruary 26, 2020The coordinated humanitarian work of two veterinarians living in different continents is helping treat the burn wounds of countless animals affected by Australia’s recent wildfires.
