Urinary scald, haematuria, straining, vocalising, lethargy and hyporexia/anorexia. These are all common reasons for rabbits and guinea pigs to be presented to veterinarians. It is important to recognise that these clinical presentations can be associated with urogenital diseases beyond cystitis or urinary tract infections and often require nuanced and holistic insights to achieve a successful outcome.
This presentation will comprehensively cover the anatomic, physiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of urogenital medicine and surgery in rabbit and guinea pigs. Using an evidence-based approach, the management of specific urogenital conditions in these species will also be discussed.
Speaker:
Joanne Sheen
BVM&S, CertZooMed, Diplomate ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice)
Dr Joanne Sheen graduated from the University of Edinburgh. She is a Diplomate in the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Exotic Companion Mammal Practice and holds the RCVS Certificate in Zoological Medicine from the United Kingdom. She is currently the clinical lead at Sydney Exotic and Rabbit Vets, North Shore Veterinary Hospital, Australia.
Jo has presented and published on various exotic animal topics both within Australia and internationally. Her professional interests are in gastrointestinal diseases of exotic mammals, and CT imaging of the rabbit skull and abdomen.
