SPECIAL SPECIES HEALTH
Basic principles of the clinical management of exotic pet species, with an emphasis on small mammals (rabbits, rodents, etc), birds and reptiles commonly kept as companion animals.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with third year standing Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Provide the correct husbandry recommendations for small mammals, birds and reptiles maintained as pets Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify common disorders in small mammals, birds and reptiles maintained as pets Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate a basic understanding anatomy and physiology of small mammals, birds, and reptiles Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Provide the correct husbandry recommendations for small mammals, birds and reptiles maintained as pets Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify common disorders in small mammals, birds and reptiles maintained as pets Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate a basic understanding anatomy and physiology of small mammals, birds, and reptiles Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027