Jeffrey R. Jenkins, D.V.M.
Dr. Jenkins, a husband and father, is internationally recognized for his work in avian medicine and surgery, exotic and laboratory animal medicine and surgery. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on a variety of subjects. His work has been published in peer reviewed journals, texts and monographs. Dr. Jenkins holds Diplomate status in the American Board of Veterinary … [Read More...]
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The Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital, located in San Diego, California, is a primary care and referral veterinary practice limited to birds and "exotic" animals. The practice is world renown for the innovative and quality care it offers its clients and their animals. What kind of birds and exotic animals? We treat a wide variety of animals including: Birds of all kinds, large and … [Read More...]
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Care and Feeding of Chinchillas
Chinchillas make wildly amusing, playful, as well as loveable pets. A chinchilla with good diet and husbandry can remain in your family anywhere for over 20 years with average life spans over 10 years. The average male chinchilla weighs between 400-500 grams, while the females can reach 600 grams. … [Read More...]
Care and Feeding of Rabbits
Rabbits are much more social than people think. For generations, people have pictured rabbits outside in a backyard hutch, due to their habit of defecating whenever they feel the need. On the contrary, rabbits can be trained to use a litter box, just like a cat. This new revelation has brought the … [Read More...]
Care and Feeding of Rats
"Why a rat?" is one of the most common questions pet owners are asked when showing off their pets. Some of the answers include the fact that rats are highly intelligent, loving and very social pets. They enjoy being with "their people" as well as with other rats. Many owners care for 2-3 rats at a … [Read More...]
Ferrets: Insulinoma
Insulinoma One of the most common and most devastating of ferret diseases is cancer of the insulin-producing cells called an insulinoma. Other names for this tumor are beta-cell carcinoma or pancreatic endocrine carcinoma. This cancer occurs when the cells of the pancreas that produce insulin … [Read More...]
Pain and the Avian Patient
Pain is poorly understood in avian species. The prevention and alleviation of pain are important for a number of reasons, including humane considerations and the prevention of undesirable metabolic and behavioral side effects because of pain. Criteria that may be used to determine whether a patient … [Read More...]
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