Mice and rats are common pets for children because they are small and require less maintenance than some other animals. They are intelligent, curious creatures who are sensitive to handling and their environment. Dr. Connolly will review normal behavior of mice and rats and how to meet their specific behavioral needs to optimize their welfare and overall health. This talk is geared towards clinicians and pet owners alike to enhance the welfare of pet mice and rats through better understanding of their unique behavioral needs.

Dr. Meghan Connolly is an ACVB resident under the mentorship of Dr. Leslie Sinn, DACVB. After graduating from University College Dublin Veterinary School, Dr. Connolly completed a laboratory animal residency at Yale University and holds a Graduate Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington. With over 11 years experience of providing veterinary care including overseeing the behavior and welfare of animals in biomedical research, Dr. Connolly also aids families with pets through her practice Atlantic Veterinary Behavior, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Connolly enjoys working with species of all kinds.

This webinar was recorded on May 30, 2024. After you purchase the webinar, you will receive an email with a downloadable pdf that has a link to the recording and the certification quiz.

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