Nutrition for exotic animals

Overview

Welcome to our video educational course on Nutrition for Exotic Animals!

In this course, we will explore the essential principles of nutrition for a variety of exotic animals. We will dive into the unique nutritional requirements of each species, as well as the common nutritional deficiencies and diseases that can occur in these animals.

We will also cover common nutritional deficiencies and diseases that can occur in exotic animals, including metabolic bone disease, malnutrition, obesity, and dental disease. We will discuss the causes of these conditions, the clinical signs to look out for, and the nutritional interventions that can be used to manage and prevent them.

By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of the unique nutritional requirements of exotic animals and will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide optimal nutrition for your patients.

Instructor

  • Assistant Professor of Veterinary Nutrition, Long-Island University-Post Affiliate Faculty, Colorado State University.
  • Clinical Instructor, One Health Faculty Fellow, Colorado State University
  • Senior Research Scientist, Waltham Centre of Pet Nutrition 2013–2016
  • Resident, UC Davis 2007–2013
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