Johnson, Daniel H DVM

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Phone: (919) 844-9166

Address: 8711 Fidelity Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27617

Website: http://www.avianandexotic.com

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Preventive Care

Dental Care
Vaccination
Veterinary Ophthalmology
Behavioral Counseling
Amazon parrots are highly intelligent birds, very outgoing and renowned talkers. They adapt well to captivity, adjusting easily to their cage or aviary. Amazons require a great deal of mental stimulation. Without the proper attention, social interaction and toys, an Amazon parrot is prone to behavioral problems. People who are willing to devote a considerable amount of time to their parrots will have a delightful companion pet for many decades.
Nutritional Counseling
Feeding/Soaking in Water: While some turtles might eat every day (required for hatchlings and juveniles), adults can go for days (or even weeks!) without eating. Most pet turtles and tortoises are fed every 24-48 hours. Decreased appetite is a common indicator of illness in captive turtles, so feeding patterns should be observed and compared to the individual's history. Gastrointestinal transit time can range from one to several days in adults; therefore, it is normal if defecation only occurs a couple of times a week. Clean water is necessary for land turtles in several ways. Soaking in water stimulates most turtles and tortoises to eliminate. If fact, many tortoises will not empty their bladder until they have found water to soak in. Because turtles tend to eliminate in their water, it should be changed daily. Unclean water can cause anorexia and disease.
Comprehensive Examination
Birds are able to hide symptoms of disease until problems are very advanced. Routine examinations make early detection possible.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
Preventive Care: Just like other pets, it is recommended that turtles and tortoises receive regular veterinary care. A complete physical examination is recommended every 6-12 months. An annual fecal examination is recommended to check for internal parasites. Blood tests are recommended every 1-3 years. At each veterinary appointment, discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your pet with your veterinarian.
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Mycobacteria are very small, Gram positive, acid fast coccobaccilli that cause acute to chronic peritoneal infection. Signs include wasting, lethargy, anorexia, skin lesions, exophthalmia, and ascites. At necropsy, granulomas may be observed in the liver, kidney, and other organs. Mycobacteriosis is spread by cannibalism. The prognosis is poor and treatment is usually unrewarding. Zoonotic potential exists: cuts and scrapes on a person’s hands can become infected. The resulting localized skin infection is known as “fish handler’s disease”.
Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment

Infection Treatment

Parvovirus Infection Treatment
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
[/caption] To answer this question, let’s look at what occurs when a disease first invades a new population of fish. Initially, the infectious organism (also know as a pathogen) multiplies and infects increasing numbers of fish until there is obvious disease. In veterinary terms, the disease becomes “clinical”. The genetic resistance inherent in some fish allows them to survive with minimal or no signs of infection, while other fish get sick and then recover; however, many others may die. Eventually, the surviving fish population becomes resistant to the organism, and the infection becomes “sub-clinical”. The infectious agent is usually still present, but only in low numbers, and the fish population has developed immunity. Individual fish show clinical disease only if their immunity decreases, as with stress. These fish are now carriers of the disease. [caption id="attachment_889" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Fish louse (red arrow) on the skin surface of a goldfish. This external parasite causes stress and promotes bacterial infection in koi and goldfish."]
Ear Infection Treatment
Disease: Common problems in land turtles include dog bite trauma, automobile trauma, respiratory infection, urinary bladder stones, egg binding, pneumonia, eye infection, ear infections, liver and kidney disease, metabolic bone disease, overgrown beak/nails, and shell deformities. Parasitism, infection (bacterial, viral, fungal), and neoplasia/tumor growth also occur. Decreased appetite or anorexia is a very common symptom of clinical disease. Seek veterinary attention immediately if loss of appetite occurs.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Diabetes Treatment
Heart Disease Treatment
Kidney Disease Treatment
Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy is now available for ferrets diagnosed with insulinoma. The protocol typically involves four sessions, administered at three-week intervals, but may be altered depending on the needs of the individual patient. The drug of choice is called doxorubicin, which works by inhibiting the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and protein in rapidly dividing cells. It is commonly used in treating many different types of tumors in small animals. Chemotherapy is most successful in ferrets that have recent onset of mild symptoms, and in those with no symptoms that have been diagnosed by routine blood glucose monitoring.

Wound and Fracture Care
Salmonella infection is one example), but proper hygiene should alleviate this risk. Other problems that can occur in chameleons include egg-binding, organ failure (especially kidney and liver), cancer, and bone fractures due to insufficient vitamin D, calcium, or UVB radiation.

Veterinary Surgery
Definitive diagnosis of adrenal gland disease can be achieved by measuring hormone levels in a sample of the ferret’s blood. If the hormone levels are elevated above normal, adrenal gland disease is present. Another way to diagnose this problem is with an abdominal ultrasound. The ultrasound exam is a non-invasive way of visualizing the internal organs, and allows the veterinarian to determine which adrenal gland may be affected, as well as if there are obvious abnormalities in other abdominal organs. Exploratory surgery performed on the basis of the history, clinical symptoms, and physical examination is another means of identifying enlarged adrenal glands or masses.
Spaying and Neutering
Adrenal gland disease is, unfortunately, a common disease of pet ferrets in the United States. Most affected ferrets are greater than 2 years old. While the exact cause of this condition has not been determined, it is believed that spaying and neutering ferrets plays a role. (This is a difficult situation as failure to spay or neuter can also result in life-threatening illness.) Removal of the testes or ovaries removes hormonal influence that appears to affect the adrenal gland. In the absence of hormonal feedback, the adrenal glands may overproduce several sex hormones causing a variety of symptoms. The overactive gland can eventually become cancerous. Genetics may also play a role in the development of adrenal gland disease.

Laboratory Services
Males and females look alike in most cases. A simple blood test can determine the gender of your bird
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Prior to beginning chemotherapy, a complete physical examination, and bloodwork including complete blood count (CBC) and blood glucose are required. As with other chemotherapy drugs, doxorubicin can sometimes cause mild to moderate immune system suppression, so the CBC is re-evaluated before each appointment. Doxorubicin should not be used in patients with heart problems, so chest x-rays and/or electrocardiogram (ECG) are required to help evaluate the health of the heart. Each session requires a brief anesthesia and placement of an IV catheter. This is important because doxorubicin causes severe tissue irritation if any drug is injected in the muscle or under the skin. An injection of an antihistimine is given to help prevent any reactions to the medication. Ferrets receiving doxorubicin do not experience hair loss, and typically do not experience nausea or diarrhea. While gastrointestinal upset, discolored urine and heart problems are potential side effects of this drug, most of our patients experience no adverse effects. While individual responses vary, most of our patients experience an increase in blood glucose levels, increased energy and improved quality of life.
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