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Rat Pituitary Tumor Diagnosis and Management for Manhattan Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic
Rats are incredibly intelligent and affectionate pets, but they are unfortunately prone to tumors. One of the most devastating conditions in older rats is a Pituitary Macroadenoma —a tumor at the base of the brain. "W," a senior rat (2 years and 4 months old) from Manhattan, NY , presented to Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic with alarming neurological signs. Given the broad range of conditions that can cause these neurologic signs, CT imaging allowed us to accura
2 days ago3 min read
Blue-Tongue Skink Amputation and Necrosis Treatment for Long Island Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic
Blue-Tongue Skinks are robust, friendly reptiles that make excellent pets. However, like all reptiles, they are prone to shedding issues (dysecdysis) if humidity levels are not perfect. When old skin wraps tightly around toes or the tail tip, it cuts off blood circulation, leading to a condition called avascular necrosis . R A 10-year-old male Blue-Tongue Skink from Long Island, NY , presented to our clinic with swelling in his front foot. A closer look revealed a much more s
2 days ago3 min read
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