Jana Connell RVT, CVT - Ask the Veterinarian - Pet Birds - Animals/Pets

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Expert Profile: Jana Connell RVT, CVT

Expertise: PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING TO ME: I am NOT a vet and do NOT diagnose diseases. That is only for a licensed Veterinarian to do. I will give you suggestions and steer you toward calling your vet for help. You can call the vet's office and talk to the technician there or the vet at times. Don't be afraid to call them! If you have a serious issue with your pet please post it to one of the veterinarians in here- I will tell you the same thing in my answer. IF your pet is injured or in an emergency situation, CALL YOUR VET- Do not wait and post in here. Just call the vet's office and get them in to see the vet right away. Critical treatment time is lost if you seek answers here when you should have your precious pet at the vets!! I can answer most questions about small animal and wildlife care as well as small animal nutrition. I can also answer questions about all phases of dental care for small animals. I DO NOT do birds (unless it is wildlife or songbirds) or HAMSTERS/GERBILS/CHINS/GUINEA PIGS/REPTILES so please submit these questions to the appropriate sections. Thanks!

Experience in the area
I have over 35 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine. I specialized in small animals and did wildlife rehab for over 25 years, mostly raptors, squirrels and opossums. I am a nutritional consultant with 6 certificates from Hills Pet Foods, CNM and Purina.

Organizations
Audubon,World Wildlife Federation, American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.

Education/Credentials
Licensed with California and Oregon, RVT and CVT. Certified Veterinary Dental Technician

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What do you like about this subject? My love for animals and veterinary medicine goes back to my childhood. I love animals and working with them and I love to teach and share what I know. It is a part of me that I will never give up.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I plan on staying active in this field and I would love to teach it at our local community college.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Veterinary technicians are exposed to rabies 300 times more than the general public.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Veterinary Technicians do 95% of the work at the vet hospital behind the scenes yet very few people know who we are and what we do. We get very little recognition from the public and from our own field!

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 28580
Knowledge	9.90 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.94 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.94 Best of the best
Politeness	9.92 Best of the best
Number Of Questions Today (GMT time)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (Per Day, in GMT time)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		2362

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	06/15/09
10	10	10	10	06/14/09
10	10	10	10	06/14/09
10	10	10	10	06/15/09
10	10	10	10	06/13/09

User Comments

hey, thanks for your quick response, if you'd like to hear how he's doing feel free to email me at prbabiigrlx@tmail.com i tried to do a follow up,
(stacey on 06/15/09)

Jana, thank you for that beautifully written and well informed answer. Also for the link...I understand what to look for now and will continue to moni
(Leslee on 06/14/09)

Jana responded very quickly and answered my question clearly.
(Rhonda on 06/14/09)

Thanks once again for very good advice.
(Patricia on 06/15/09)

Thank you for such a swift reply, its the one that I was hoping to hear!
(zac on 06/13/09)

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Recent Answers from Jana Connell RVT, CVT

2009-06-14 My Kitten's fleas: HI Alyssa, I am not a vet but I do have a ton of information for you about fleas! First of all you need to know that the main problem with fleas is not the adults that you see (although they are a HUGE...

2009-06-14 puppy vomited 3 times: You haven't mentioned vaccination history with this dog. I am not sure you are aware of this but pit bulls are one of the breeds very prone to parvo virus. Vomiting is usually the first sign with bloody...

2009-06-14 Beagle: Hi Leslee, thank you for the nice comments. I appreciate that. As you know then that I am not a vet but I can give you some suggestions. Most dogs do present allergies the way you mentioned, by itching...

2009-06-14 Is my cat blocked?: I doubt if he was over-hydrated but moving is very stressful for them. They usually sleep off stress if they can. You can tell if his bladder is full by laying him on his side and pressing gently on his...

2009-06-14 Rescued baby bunny: Bunnies like this are very hard to care for. If he has long ears tipped in black he is a black tailed hare- and they are much easier to feed. Those are precocial animals, meaning they are eating and running...