Treat My Dragon
This is the official podcast for the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians. We will discuss all things medical to help the proper treatment of our scaly and slimy friends in addition to keeping you informed with the latest happenings with ARAV!
Treat My Dragon
Latest Episodes
Episode 9 - Dysecdysis: Being Skinny Isn't Always Good
In this episode, we discuss Dysecdysis and go through what makes the skin shed improperly and what to do about it for your patients. Want to learn more about the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians: arav.org
Episode 8 - We're Talking the Human Reptile Bond With a Special Guest
In this episode, Mike Corcoran and Dr. Anna-Marie Ruoff explore the profound human-animal bond, particularly in relation to reptiles. They discuss the emotional connections pet owners have with their reptiles, the impact of social media on perc...
Episode 7 - NSHP, RSHP, and MBD Part 2: Making a Solid Treatment Plan for Rubbery Bones
In this episode we're continuing our conversation on calcium diseases! We used to call this Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD), but it's so much more than that. In episode 6 we talked all about the physiology and pathophysiology of this d...
Episode 6 - NSHP, RSHP, and MBD Part 1: Alphabet soup needs calcium
In this episode we're starting to unpack one of the most uniquely reptile, one of the most complicated, and one of the most preventable diseases. We're talking calcium diseases! We used to call this Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD), but...
Episode 5 - Lighting: A Very Illuminating Topic
Welcome to Episode 5! This is the last of our dives into husbandry and some associated health concerns, tips for evaluation, and discussion of physiology and how it relates to the husbandry needs. This episode we discuss...