Rat Diseases - advanced part

Online Training

Advanced Part + Refreshed Basic Part

Instructor: Agata Godlewska, DVM

Included in the price:
✓ additionally refreshed basic part of the Rat Diseases course

Online training program (total duration approx. 6.5h)

Rat Diseases - Basic Part

1. Clinical Examination
In this lecture, you will learn how to conduct a clinical examination of a rat to extract maximum information from it. Key elements of the physical examination, which require special attention, and symptoms in the context of the most common health problems in this species will be discussed.

2. Additional Diagnostics and Basic Medical Procedures
In this lecture, participants will familiarize themselves with techniques for collecting samples for laboratory tests and principles for performing imaging studies in rats. Methods for proper interpretation of results will also be discussed, which allows for a more accurate diagnosis of diseases and implementation of effective treatment. The second part of the lecture will be dedicated to basic medical procedures, such as administering medications, inserting an IV catheter, and performing fluid therapy.

3. Most Common Diseases
The last lecture in this series aims to familiarize participants with the most common rat diseases, their diagnosis, and treatment methods. Special attention will be paid to chronic respiratory infections, pituitary tumors, and skin diseases.

Rat Diseases - Advanced Part

1. Dyspnea from A to Z
A rat with dyspnea is not just a patient with pneumonia. In this lecture, participants will learn what other conditions can lead to respiratory problems in rats, how to effectively differentiate their causes, and what diagnostic and therapeutic methods to apply to best care for their patient.

2. Pituitary Tumors – Differential Diagnosis
Pituitary tumors in rats are a well-known and still significant clinical problem. In this lecture, we will focus on differential diagnosis, discussing diseases that may present similar symptoms. We will also present available diagnostic methods and their usefulness in practice.

3. Rare Endocrine Diseases in Rats
Did you know that insulinoma in rats occurs more often than literature data suggest? Unfortunately, it is easy to miss, as symptoms can be very subtle. If you have not yet encountered this problem or have faced therapeutic difficulties, this lecture will provide you with valuable information. We will also cover other rare endocrine diseases, such as diabetes and hypothyroidism.

4. Frustrating Dermatological Cases
What to do when a dermatological patient does not respond to standard treatment? What diseases and therapeutic options should be considered when standard methods fail? You will learn this from the lecture on frustrating dermatological cases. Rarer and more complicated cases of skin diseases in rats and therapeutic options that can bring relief to patients will be discussed.

Rat Diseases - interesting cases!

Additional information:
✓ The training is intended for veterinarians and veterinary students in their 5th and 6th years.

✓ The course consists of 8 lectures and lasts approximately 6.5 hours in total.

✓ The participant decides at what pace to go through the material, which helps in better assimilation of a large amount of information.

✓ Included in the price: 14 days access to the course, PDF materials, and a certificate with educational points (PDF) for self-download during access period.