Being prey species, rodents have evolved to hide illness and pain. As veterinary professionals, part of our job is to actively look for and treat pain in our patients. Rodents exhibit the ‘observer effect’ which may further confuse the clinical picture. This webinar aims to enable clinicians to assess pain in rodents and what the current evidence shows for pain assessment and treatment in rodents. Run Time 55 mins
This presentation, “Common Conditions in Chinchillas” by Michaela Betts BVetMed MRCVS, offers a comprehensive overview of chinchilla health and husbandry. It covers chinchilla anatomy, physiology, and care, including their dietary, housing, and enrichment needs. The document highlights common clinical issues such as dental disease, gastrointestinal stasis, and dermatological conditions, alongside reproductive, ophthalmic, and respiratory health challenges. Practical advice on diagnostics, treatment, and prevention is provided, emphasising species-specific considerations. It serves as an essential guide for veterinary professionals working with chinchillas, promoting better understanding and care for this unique species. Run Time: 45mins
"Common Conditions in Rats" by Michaela Betts offers an in-depth overview of frequently encountered health issues in pet rats. This resource covers anatomy, physiology, sexing, care and nutrition specifics, respiratory diseases, tumours, dental problems, and skin conditions, providing practical advice on diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care. Ideal for veterinary professionals, it ensures a deeper understanding of rat health to improve welfare and clinical outcomes.
The Emergency Rodent has been created by exotic species clinician Michaela Betts, from Suffolk Exotic Vets. This webinar covers what is considered an emergency in rodents, the importance of the clinical examination and obtaining a clinical history, how to stabilise rodent patients and the importance of fluid therapy and nutritional support. Pain assessments and their challenges, analgesia options, CPCR and in depth specifics on the most common emergencies are discussed in depth.
Run time: 51mins
Common Conditions in Hamsters has been created by exotic species vet Michaela Betts. Hamster species identification, general anatomy and physiology and suggested husbandry are extensively discussed, with a very thorough explanation of the most common conditions seen in these species, their diagnosis and treatment options. Run time 1hr 14mins
This webinar by Stacey Vickery, an exotic species veterinary nurse will take you through the basics of rodent anatomy and physiology, specifically going into the noticeable differences between these species and those more commonly seen in practice. Run time: 35 mins
This webinar by exotic species vet Dr Agata Witkowska takes you through rodent ophthalmic anatomy, common ophthalmological conditions in rodent species, their diagnosis and treatment, as well as how to perform an enucleation. Run time 43 mins
This webinar takes you through how best to manage cases of mass formation in rats, a common presenting problem in practice. You will be taken through potential differentials as well as how to best manage these cases. Run time: 35mins
The rodent consult webinar by exotic species intern Amy Reynolds is your one stop tour of everything you need to know when face rodent species for a consult. From handling to sexing and everything in-between. Run Time = 46 mins
This webinar by Elisabetta Mancinelli, narrated by Sonya Miles covers pre-surgical considerations for rodents and ferrets, the correct handling for these species, ideal surgical equipment, anaesthetic monitoring, and common surgical procedures performed in veterinary practice. Run Time: 60min