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The postgraduate certificate in Medicine and Surgery of Ferrets and New Companion Animals establishes the necessary management guidelines for the handling during consultation, hospitalization and complementary tests of these animals, as well as for their diagnosis and treatment. 

Ferrets are very active animals, independent, very funny, real explorers..., but they require a very attentive care to avoid accidents. They are very good pets, but they must be gradually accustomed to be handled to avoid bites.

During the course of the postgraduate certificate, updated guidelines for ferret maintenance and diet, essential for proper development, are established. Ferrets are strict carnivores and need ideal nutritional requirements for them, even in special situations, a basic and important aspect to avoid intestinal inflammations that, in the medium term, can lead to intolerances and unspecific diarrhea. In addition, ferrets are very prone to develop tumors, so any mass or abnormality that is appreciated should be checked in the clinic by a specialist. Also,they are susceptible to human influenza, which happens to be a serious respiratory disease in the ferret.

New companion animals include squirrels, hedgehogs and vietnamese pigs, also known as pet pigs or kune. The acquisition of the latter as pets has been banned recently, but became popular years ago. Squirrels are medium-sized rodents, very active, friendly and agile mammals. However, they are quite unruly and hyperactive, so it is essential to know some of their characteristics before consulting them. The hedgehog, on the other hand, is a small mammal. These animals have become extremely popular in recent years as pets, although they are nocturnal animals that feed mainly on insects.

In as it is an online Medicine and Surgery of Ferrets and New Companion Animals, the student is not constrained by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing their work or personal life with their academic life as they wish.

Do not miss the opportunity to do this postgraduate certificate in Medicine and Surgery of Ferrets and New Companion Animals with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career"

The postgraduate certificate in Medicine and Surgery of Ferrets and New Companion Animals contains the scientific most complete and up-to-date Educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Developing practical cases presented by experts in exotic animal medicine and surgery
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest news on  medicine and surgery of ferrets and new companion animals
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• A special emphasis on innovative methodologies in the field of medicine. and surgery of ferrets and new companion animals
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate Certificate's is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher programme to update your existing knowledge on Medicine and Surgery of Ferrets and New Companion Animals”

Its teaching staff includes professionals from the veterinary field, who bring the experience of their work to this training, as well as recognised specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the postgraduate certificate. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in exotic animal medicine and surgery with extensive experience.

This training comes with the best didactic material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This Postgraduate Certificate 100% online course will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The postgraduate certificate in Medicine and Surgery of Ferrets and New Companion Animals is oriented to facilitate the performance of the veterinary professional with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.  

Our main objective is to offer you quality training that allows you to keep up to date with the main advances in the field"

General Objective

• Develop specialized knowledge on biology, behavior, needs, feeding and care
• Determine appropriate veterinary advice on handling and diagnostic techniques
• Recognize the most common diseases in ferrets
• Explore the various procedures and therapies, including anesthesia and surgical techniques
• Develop specialized knowledge about the species that regularly come arrive at the exotic animal clinic
• Establish the basic aspects, reasons for consultation and frequently asked questions by owners
• Analyze management techniques for exploration and treatment administration
• Define the most common pathologies in each species

Specific Objectives

Module 1

• Establish an adequate anatomo-physiological background, advanced knowledge of dentition, types of molt, skeletal system, digestive system, perianal glands and salivary glands
• Analyze the cardiorespiratory system and its pathologies
• Develop the best method of drug administration, access routes, routine radiographic projections and laboratory sampling to achieve a reliable and effective diagnosis
• List the various types of pathologies that are commonly encountered in daily clinical practice. Gastrointestinal and respiratory pathologies are very common, but so are neoplasms and skin problems
• Analyze the most frequent and important endocrine pathologies in sterilized ferrets: hyperadrenocorticism, going deeper into the subject with an anatomical reminder of the adrenal glands and paying attention to the non-specific symptoms they present in order to achieve the correct diagnosis
• Examine the most up-to-date treatments and make decisions about surgical or medical-only processes and the rationale for choosing each one
• Assess the monitoring of anesthetized patients and the levels of anesthesia that can be used
• Develop specialized knowledge to attend an emergency and cardiorespiratory resuscitation
• List the most common surgical techniques and those that are unique and exclusive to ferrets

Module 2

• Anatomically and taxonomically describe the differences between each species
• Design facilities equipped with the necessary requirements, according to their habits, diet, furnishings, environmental enrichment and special characteristics
• Specify the necessary legal requirements to have invasive exotic pets
• Establish the most important zoonoses to protect the veterinary specialist and the owners
• Differentiate between the different techniques for drug administration and laboratory sampling
• Examine the most common pathologies of each species
• Describe the exclusive pathologies in each species

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