Thomas Boyer

About

Dr. Boyer owns the Pet Hospital of Peñasquitos in San Diego where he treats a diverse reptile and amphibian caseload. He co-founded the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, started the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery (JHMS) in 1991, and served as JHMS editor for 18 years. Dr. Boyer also helped establish the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners’ (ABVP) reptile and amphibian practice specialty and became one of the ABVP’s first diplomates in that specialty in 2011.

Topic: Reptiles

Avian/Exotics

Friday, June 18, 2021

9:00 AM-9:50 AM

Mastering Reptile and Amphibian Nutrition (Part 1)

Unfortunately, most reptilian diseases are rooted in shaky nutrition. Veterinarians should be knowledgeable and educate clients on how to feed reptiles to avoid and treat disease. Be smart and educate your clients, so your patients survive and keep coming back to you! If you see reptiles, do not miss these lectures. They will transform your practice!

10:00 AM-10:50 AM

Mastering Reptile and Amphibian Nutrition (Part 2)

This session is a continuation of the previous session. Unfortunately, most reptilian diseases are rooted in shaky nutrition. Veterinarians should be knowledgeable and educate clients on how to feed reptiles to avoid and treat disease. Be smart and educate your clients, so your patients survive and keep coming back to you! If you see reptiles, do not miss these lectures. They will transform your practice!

11:00 AM-11:50 AM

Leopard Gecko Diseases and Care

The leopard gecko is an awesome beginner pet which makes them the second most common lizard in captivity. Unfortunately, suboptimal care dooms many geckos. Expand your knowledge on how to keep them happy and healthy, and diagnose and treat the many diseases of the mighty gecko!

12:00 PM-12:50 PM

Contagious Snake Diseases

Coming to a snake near you! Breeding snakes on a large scale has introduced a bevy of new snake diseases. Many snake owners have multiple snakes, stores, in-person and online shows, and share with friends, unintentionally introducing contagious snake diseases into their collection. Learn how to spot, diagnose, take care of and avoid these all too common problems, before they get out of hand!