Fundamentals of rabbit and rodent practice for the exotic shy general practitioner

Key Information

CPD Hours: 6 hours

Course Programme

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Course Information

Key Areas
  • Husbandry fundamentals that impact on health and disease
  • First do no harm – handling tips and tricks (including blood sampling)
  • Common disorders and their management
  • First aid
  • Nursing care
  • Therapeutics – key issues
  • Approach to small mammal anaesthesia
About this course

Rabbit and rodent medicine can be challenging at times, not least because these small pets are adept at hiding signs of illness until problems are at an advanced stage. In addition, their anatomy, physiology, diseases and even the drugs that can be used can all vary considerably from more traditional companion animal pets. This course is aimed at the general practitioner who would not necessarily choose to specialise in these animals but would like to gain more confidence in their approach to these cases. The day will focus on how to get the most out of an initial consult, common disorders, their diagnosis and treatment including anaesthesia.

Tutors

Joanna Hedley, BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) DipECZM (Herpetology) MRCVS
Senior Lecturer in Exotic Species and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery
The Royal Veterinary College