#DermestidBeetles cleaning a #kingsnake skeleton! 🐍 (This was not one of my patients 😉) #bones #skeleton #skull #skulls #osteology #anatomy #vultureculture #oddities #science #biology #vet #vetmed #premed #prevet #veterinary #medicine #zoo #exotics #wildlife #nature #animals #pets #dermestidbeetle #dermestid #bug #bugs

Overgrown teeth is one of the most common conditions we treat in pet guinea pigs. Since their teeth are continuously growing, if they wear down improperly, they can start to entrap the tongue like you see here. Owners will typically notice their guinea pig experiencing weight loss, despite showing interest in food. This Guinea pig was placed under anesthesia and the teeth were filed down with a diamond burr. Once this sort of problem arises, they often have to have dental trims periodically for the rest of their lives. 🦷 #guineapig #guineapigs #cavy #dentist #dentistry #dental #tooth #teeth #zoo #exotics #wildlife #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #scrublife

Talk to your vet about the benefits of neutering your rabbit! 🐇 #rabbit #rabbits #bunny #bunnies #rabbitsoftiktok #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #dvm #wearfigs #scrublife #figsambassador #learnontiktok

Come with me to remove stuck eye caps from this ball python! 🐍 #snake #snakes #ballpython #pythons #reptile #reptiles #herpetology #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech

Boog wad a paid actor #prevet #premed #medschool #vetschool #vetmed #vetlife

More toe beans! 😍 #cat #cats #catsoftiktok #catlover #kitten #animals #pets #cute #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #dvm #learnontiktok #biology #xray #radiology #polydactyl

No one prepares you for how physically demanding vetmed is #vetmed #vetschool #prevet #vetstudent #vetmedhumor

All products can be found in my Amazon storefront link in my bio!!!💘 #vetstudent #vetschool #prevet #vetmed #veterinarymedicine

Lets hear it 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺 #vetstudent #veterinarian #prevet #vetschool

Animals and their X-rays! Do you know them all?! 🐙🐢🐬🐘🦧🐻🐒🐨 #vetmed #xray #herping #zoolife #medvet #vetmedlife #medicina #fypシ #fyp #animallover #koala #wildliferescue #vetnurse #vettech #prevet #veterinarian #veterinaria #veterano #exoticanimals

This is the BIGGEST bladder stone I’ve ever seen. Can you guess who we removed it from?? 🦏🐘🦓🦒🐪🐎🐻🦧 #vetmed #vetmedlife #vetmedicine #vettechlife #vetnurse #fyp #medicine #medlife #doctor #prevet #adayinthelife #wildliferescue #bladderstones #lovemyjob #surgeryonline

Before you share a video of an animal doing something you think is cute, stop to think- is this normal behavior? Many people make the mistake of anthropomorphizing animals, or attributing human characteristics or thoughts to them. Viral video pages need to do better about not sharing these videos for likes, as the’re spreading harmful information. #reptile #reptiles #turtle #turtles #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #dvm #wearfigs #scrublife

This chameleon came to me when its owner noticed he was holding his eye shut. Chameleons holding their eyes shut, especially if they’re swollen, can mean a lot of things, including infections, trauma to the eye, vitamin A deficiency, or having something stuck in the eye. I started out by numbing the eye with proparacaine, and then proceeded to flush the eye very carefully using the flexible tip of a catheter. I was suspicious that this chameleon had somthing stuck in his eye as his husbandry was pretty good, he appeared healthy otherwise, and he kept trying to rub his eye against things as if to get something out of it. If I was suspicious of vitamin A deficiency, they we sometimes give injectible vitamin A or recommend an oral supplement. If I’m worried about an infectious process, I typically like tobramycin eye drops to start with. Making sure they’re hydrated by giving subcutaneous fluids and bringing down inflammation with meloxicam may help too. When chameleons have both eyes affected, they often do not want to eat. If they’re not eating, it’s also recommend to assist-feed or syring-feed them, as they need calories and energy to improve. Luckily after a little bit of flushing, we were rewarded with a pretty good-sized piece of shed that had somehow become stuck underneath his eyelids. I was able to gently lift this piece away with a cotton-tipped applicator and he immedately felt relief. Fortunately he had a great and attentive owner who brought him to me before his condition worsened. #chameleon #lizard #lizards #reptile #reptiles #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech

It’s echidna breeding season here in Australia which means it’s almost puggle season! Baby echidnas are called puggles and they are born without spines 😍😱 This little one is being raised by the amazing @Tarongazoo team, and I’m excited for our @loopabroad students who are spending time here! #vetmed #aussiewildlife #wildlifeconservation #vettech #vetnurse #vetschool #prevet #adayinthelife #fyp #australia #tarongazoosydney #studyabroad

#DermestidBeetles cleaning a corn snake’s skeleton! 🐍 This #cornsnake skeleton had an interesting surprise- it had osteomyelitis of its spine! #bones #skeleton #skull #skulls #osteology #anatomy #vultureculture #oddities #science #biology #vet #vetmed #premed #prevet #veterinary #medicine #zoo #exotics #wildlife #nature #animals #pets #dermestidbeetle #dermestid #bug #bugs #snake

#duet with @alexia_schafer #vetmed #vet #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #dvm #scrublife

Pimple poppers rejoice! This guinea pig had a tiny little abscess and needed a helping hand. 🩵 #pimplepop #pimplepopper #pimple #pop #abscess #guineapig #guineapig #cavvy #animals #pets #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #scrublife

After reading the comments on @The ER Vet Tech’s IG post, I was shocked to find members of the human side of healthcare speaking so condescendingly towards our field. Vet techs perform the same exact procedures as human nurses, yet get very little recognition, and work for a fraction of the pay. Understaffing and burnout are huge issues in both of our fields, and we should stand together on this issue, not make it a competition. #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #wearfigs #scrublife #nurse #nurses #nurselife #nursepractitioner #healthcareworkers #healthcareheroes #medicine #healthcare

Why you should NEVER pay to interact with wild animals! This is the dark side of the animal tourism industry. 🦧 #primate #orangutan #primates #apes #monkey #capuchin #spidermonkey #marmoset #macaque #chimpanzee #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech

About time i did the vet student take on this trend 🙄🐶 #vetstudent #vetschool #vetmed #vetstudents #veterinarian #prevet

A few months ago I was invited to be a judge on a viral animal video show. 🎬 They had me send in an audition where I read a script and reacted to a few sample videos. Unfortunately I did not make the final cut. 😪 But, I worked hard on this video so I figured I’d post it anyway. I wonder why they ended up turning me down- maybe they didn’t like what I had to say about the videos? 🤷‍♀️ Veterinary medicine often ruins a lot of the “cute” videos that you see online. #dog #dogs #cat #cats #parrot #bird #rabbit #bunny #elephant #animals #pets #theworldsmosttalentedpets #audition #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #viral #funnyvideos #wearfigs

Momo, one of the heaviest cats I’ve ever worked with, suffered from a life-threatening issue called obstipation and megacolon. His owners struggled to afford the care that he needed, but fortunately @VETIGEL was able to save the day with their “Vetigel Gives” campaign. After fixing his obstipation, Momo was placed on a few medications and a strict weight loss plan. He’s already making improvements and has a new lease on life! Pet parents and vets, if you have a pet in need, please reach out to the Vetigel Gives campaign (link in bio). They will be sponsoring two surgeries every month. 🐈‍⬛ #vetigel #vetigelgives #cat #cats #kitten #animals #pets #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #dog #dogs #companionanimals #petlovers #petstagram #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #scrublife #surgery

This gargoyle gecko had a serious issue-- his hemipene prolapsed, and the only way to help was to amputate it! Thankfully, geckos dont urinate out if them, and he even has a spare. #gecko #gargoylegecko #geckos #lizards #lizard #reptile #reptiles #herpetology #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #surgery

Come with me to ultrasound this egg-bound corn snake using my Butterfly portable ultrasound! 🐍 When I use the ultrasound, I look at it in two different views: one long-ways, otherwise known as longitudinal or sagittal, and one transverse, or facing perpendicular to the long axis of the snake. When viewing an ultrasound, the differences in shades are due to how the ultrasound waves travel through different densities. Soon I’ll be revealing the big surgery that we did to remove this egg - be sure to follow so you don’t miss it! #snake #snakes #cornsnake #reptile #eggbound #herpetology #reptiles #pets #animals #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #wearfigs #scrublife #ultrasound #radiology

Check out my “high-tech” way of taking snake x-rays! 🩻 And be sure to follow so you dont miss how we removed this girl’s retained egg! 🐍 #snake #snakes #cornsnake #python #boa #reptile #reptiles #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #dvm #wearfigs #scrublife #radiologist #xray #radiographs #medlife

In veterinary medicine, we use doppler monitors to listen to the hearts of reptiles. 🐍 Be sure to follow so you dont miss this corn snake’s egg-binding surgery! 🥚 #snake #snakes #cornsnake #reptile #herpetology #python #boa #colubrid #animals #pete #nature #wildlife #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #surgery #science #biology

Here are my dermestid beetles eating a chicken wing! What should I feed them next? #dermestidbeetles #bones #skeleton #skull #skulls #osteology #anatomy #vultureculture #oddities #science #biology #vet #vetmed #premed #prevet #veterinary #medicine #zoo #exotics #wildlife #nature #animals #pets #dermestidbeetles #dermestid #bug #bugs

Dental disease is one of the most common medical issues affecting pet rabbits. 🐇🦷 Unlike our teeth, a rabbit’s teeth continuously grow throughout its life. This can lead to overgrown teeth if the teeth are not worn down properly. The underlying cause of overgrown teeth can vary - it may be due to poor diet, trauma, or even poor genetics, which is the cause of this 1 year old rabbit, who had mal-aligned teeth from the start. Not all dental disease is this obvious- sometimes the front teeth are ok, but the back, or cheek teeth, are overgrown. Signs that your rabbit may have dental disease include weight loss, difficulty eating, changes in feces, drooling or wetness around the chin, and facial masses or swellings. ***This rabbit is up for adoption! *** If you know anyone in the DFW area that is interested, please reach out to me. Medical care will be covered. #rabbit #rabbits #bunny #teeth #dental #dentistry #dentist #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech

Why you should NEVER trim rabbits teeth with clippers! It is never acceptable to perform dental trims like this. Its impossible to cut at the correct location and angle, and it can fracture the teeth below the gumline, leading to pain, abscesses, and even death. Rabbits should be heavily sedated or anesthetized, receive adequate pain medication, and the trimming should be done atraumatically with specialized dental equipment. #rabbit #rabbits #bunny #bunnies #animals #pets #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #dvm #wearfigs #scrublife #dentistry #dentist

#greenscreen #greenscreenvideo Yes I cried. #vetassistant #prevet #vetmed #vetschool #futuredvm #vetstudent