New Companion Animals and Birds require specialized veterinarians. A profession increasingly in demand by owners" 

The postgraduate diploma in NNew Companion Animals and Birds is a high quality training program that focuses on the study of the main pathologies, diagnostic techniques and treatments in this type of animals, with special emphasis on ferrets and birds.  

The demand for veterinary specialists is a direct consequence of the introduction of increasingly less common species into our homes, as well as a change in society's mentality towards some less novel species, which for years have been somewhat despised. Even today, there are still patients whose owners admit that this is the first time they bring the animal to the clinic, so it is necessary to contribute to eradicate this belief. 

However, each animal has its own particularities. 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. This postgraduate diploma establishes the necessary management guidelines for its handling during consultation, hospitalization and complementary tests.  

During the course of the postgraduate diploma, updated guidelines for ferret maintenance and diet, essential for proper development, are established. Ferrets are strict carnivores and have 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, they are very prone to develop tumors, so any mass or abnormality that is appreciated should be checked in the clinic by a specialist. They are also susceptible to human influenza, which happens to be a serious respiratory disease in the ferret.  

Squirrels, hedgehogs or pet pigs (of the Vietnamese or Kune breed) have gained a place in some homes, but it is necessary to know their characteristics and particularities in order to treat them safely and effectively. 

Another essential part of this postgraduate diploma is related to wild or farmed birds. The veterinary professional must face these cases in the daily clinical practice, so it is necessary to understand the anatomical, physiological and ethological differences between conventional pets in the home and between avian species in order to approach the patient correctly. 

Do not miss the opportunity to do this postgraduate diploma in New Companion Animals and Birds with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career"

The postgraduate diploma in New Companion Animals and Birds contains the scientific most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in new companion animals and birds
• 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 the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in new companion animals and birds
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• A special emphasis on innovative methodologies in the field of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in new companion animals and birds
• 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 diploma is the best investment you can make in selecting a refresher program to update your knowledge in TECH”

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 academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in nNew Companion Animals and Birds. 

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

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

The postgraduate diploma in New Companion Animals and Birds 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 Objectives

• 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
• Examine the symptoms that a bird has when sick
• Explain the principles of the use of radiology in poultry and present the most commonly used images
• Explore ultrasound scanning in birds, a forgotten diagnostic technique
• Develop the basic principles of endoscopy in birds
• Examine the different anatomical and physiological aspects of birds in order to apply them to the most effective treatments
• Develop specialized knowledge in the treatment of emergencies in situations of hemorrhage, bone fractures and their treatment in emergency conditions
• Establish anesthetic emergency protocols as with any animal that is anesthetized
• Reach the protocol of state of shock, which is very difficult to determine in avian patients. Clinical signs may include weakness, mucosal paleness and poor peripheral perfusion

Specific Objectives

• 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 
• 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 
• Develop specialized knowledge about the different bird species
• To examine the anatomical differences in order to be able to detect them in the daily consultation
• Design appropriate facilities in each situation and for each species, understanding the key factors for each of them
• Set a basic list of nutrients for birds
• To develop the nutritional requirements for Psittacidae, the most frequent exotic birds in practice
• Perform mathematical energy calculations depending on the needs according to the established classifications
• Determine the feeding of other bird species that are less frequent but also come to the daily practice
• Perform management techniques and preventive medicine in avian patients
• Establish the proper sampling and routes of drug administration, understanding their anatomical differences with the rest of the species 
• Master the techniques of radiology, ultrasound and endoscopy as vital diagnostic imaging tools in avian patients
• Detect the most common dermal pathologies, such as acariasis, follicular cysts, itching and cutaneous lipomas
• Classify diseases caused by viruses, as well as important traumatologic pathologies
• Analyze the most frequent emergencies
• Establish the appropriate treatment for each of them and understand the most common treatments

A path to achieve training and professional growth that will propel you towards a greater level of competitiveness in the employment market"