EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 17 MIN
#15MinutesWithDrProença Should We Be Fasting Bearded Dragons Before Bloodwork?
from VETAHEAD Pod · host VETAHEAD with Dr. Laila Proença
Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Laila Proença™ on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's challenge everything we thought we knew about reptile diagnostics! Dr. Laila Proença™ dives into a fascinating study exploring thepostprandial effects of uric acid, bile acids, and glucose in bearded dragons—and the results might just change how you interpret bloodwork.Turns out, feeding before sampling significantly alters biochemical values, potentially leading to misdiagnosis of renal or hepatic disease. So, should we start recommending fasting for our scaly patients? And if so, for how long? Tune in to uncover how diet influences blood parameters in reptiles and how to improve diagnostic accuracy in your clinic!Click here to get your VETAHEAD E-Magazine! Click here to receive a VETAHEAD Gift!Do you want to access more ZooMed (exotics) knowledge directly from specialists? Come with us and #jointhemovement #nospeciesleftbehindHead to VETAHEAD WebsiteJoin our VETAHEAD Community Follow @vetahead.vet on InstagramSubscribe to @vetahead channel on YouTubeFollow @vetahead on FacebookFollow @vetahead on TikTok
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