Looking for an exotic resource? You're not alone, and they're not easy to find! You may find the resources below helpful:
Amphibians
Vet Formulary | An extremely useful formulary of drugs and their recommended doses. Especially useful for exotic species. |
Avian
Backyard poultry joins the range of BSAVA Manuals | The BSAVA has published a new veterinary manual on backyard poultry. Available now, the much-anticipated BSAVA Manual of Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery is a source of practical and high-quality information to help veterinary surgeons provide the level of care to backyard birds that clients expect and deserve. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of people keeping backyard poultry for a self-sufficient supply of food as well as for breeding and exhibition purposes. Not only do backyard poultry produce fresh food, they can also teach children a great deal about the role of animals in feeding the human population and how they provide enjoyment for those who keep them. As a result, backyard poultry regularly become an important part of the family and as much loved pets. When a backyard bird becomes ill, therefore, their owner expects access to caring and competent veterinary care, often with an expectation that such care should meet the standard on offer to t | |
Clinical Avian Medicine | FREE access to chapters 1-14 this text book by Dr. G.J Harrison and Dr. T.L. Lightfoot | |
Clinical Avian Medicine Vol 1 and Vol 2 | FREE access to chapters 1-32 via IVIS. Please note chapters 1-14 are also available above. | |
How to maximize information from the physical exam of a bird? | Useful chapter from Clinical Avian Medicine Volume one. Outlines how to do a through physical exam as well as common problems in each system. | |
How to maximize information from the physical exam of a bird? | Usefull chapter from Clinical Avian Medicine Volume one. Outlines how to do a through physical exam as well as common problems in each system. | |
Inhaled Anesthesia for Birds | "Inhaled Anesthesia for Birds" taken from the book "Recent Advances in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia: Companion Animals" Gleed R.D. and Ludders J.W. - available via IVIS. | |
Injectable Anesthesia and Analgesia of Birds | "Injectable Anesthesia and Analgesia of Birds" J. Paul-Murphy and J. Fialkowski taken from the book "Recent Advances in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia: Companion Animals" by Gleed R.D. and Ludders J.W. - available via IVIS. | |
The Chicken Vet | A useful website, aimed at poultry keepers but includes a section with basic differential diagnosis by signs. | |
The Poultry Site | ||
Vet Formulary | An extremely useful formulary of drugs and their recommended doses. Especially useful for exotic species. |
Chelonians
Vet Formulary | An extremely useful formulary of drugs and their recommended doses. Especially useful for exotic species. |
Fish
Anaesthetic Options in Fish | "Anesthetic Options in Fish" by P.R. Bowser, taken from Recent Advances in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia: Companion Animals, Gleed R.D. and Ludders J.W. - thanks to IVIS | |
Fish Veterinary Journal | Free access to back-issues online. | |
Fish Veterinary Society | ||
The Fish Site | ||
Vet Formulary | An extremely useful formulary of drugs and their recommended doses. Especially useful for exotic species. |
Small furries
Anaesthesia and Analgesia of Small Mammals | Taken from "Recent Advances in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia: Companion Animals" Gleed R.D. and Ludders J.W. available via IVIS | |
BVA AWF | BVA Animal Welfare. The resources section contains useful advice on handling a range of small furries as well as owner orientated leaflets on keeping fish, goats, ferrets and choosing puppies. | |
Common Guinea Pig Health Problems | Although intended to highlight the benefits of Supreme's new diet this resource also highlights common health issues in guinea pigs and how to avoid them. | |
Vet Formulary | An extremely useful formulary of drugs and their recommended doses. Especially useful for exotic species. |
Reptiles
Lizards - WikiVet | Info on examination, anatomy, physiology, husbandry, diagnostics, procedures, diseases and more. Thanks to WikiVet. | |
Sample Chapter from BSAVA Manual of Reptiles | Clinical exam chapter from BSAVA reptile manual. Thanks to BSAVA. | |
Snakes - WikiVet | Info on examination, anatomy, physiology, husbandry, diagnostics, procedures, diseases and more. Thanks to WikiVet. | |
Vet Formulary | An extremely useful formulary of drugs and their recommended doses. Especially useful for exotic species. |
Societies and associations (Exotics)
British Veterinary Zoological Society | ||
Fish Veterinary Society | ||
Vets4BVU | A developing union for vets, the British Veterinary Union (BVU). |
Other useful links (Exotics)
Disease Information | Disease information covering information on the diseases, clinical signs, diagnosis and control - follow the link to select the required disease. | |
Exotic DVM | An american journal for exotic vets. Download the current (or back issues) for just $5. | |
In Practice | FREE access to In Practice online for all BVA members - simply follow the link to sign in. | |
Veterinary Business Briefing | Access useful information and resources on a range of practice management issues. Plus VetGrad members can get full access, free for 3 months. | |
Veterinary Business Video Show | Short videos providing news and information on a range of veterinary business topics. | |
Vetstream Lapis | Vet students can get 10 days free access to Vetstream Lapis via Vetstart.org. | |
Zoological Restraint and Anesthesia | Book: "Zoological Restraint and Anesthesia" by D. Heard - available via IVIS. |