06/18/2026
📚 A Gift to the Avian and Exotic Animal Community — Free in the Harrison’s Learning Center!
We are excited to share a remarkable resource now available free of charge in the Harrison’s Bird Foods Learning Center: The Exotic Companion Medicine Handbook for Veterinarians.
A special thank you to Dr. Cathy A. Johnson-Delaney for suggesting that this handbook be made freely available and for her generous gift of knowledge to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, wildlife professionals, and animal caretakers around the world.
This comprehensive reference includes valuable information on:
🦜 Birds
🐇 Small Mammals
🦎 Reptiles
🐸 Amphibians
🐟 Fish
🕷️ Invertebrates
➕ Surgery and clinical reference materials
Before diving in, we encourage everyone to read Dr. Johnson-Delaney’s preface. While the handbook’s last major revision was in 2005, she notes that many foundational topics—including anatomy, restraint, radiographic positioning, blood collection, natural history, and husbandry references—remain highly useful today. At the same time, diagnostic testing, formularies, nutrition, and treatment protocols have evolved significantly, so readers should use the handbook within the context of current veterinary knowledge.
As Dr. Johnson-Delaney describes, this handbook was always intended to be a “living book”—a practical resource filled with pearls of wisdom and quick-reference information that can continue to educate and inspire future generations.
We are honored to help preserve and share this piece of exotic animal medicine history with the world.
📖 Visit the Harrison’s Learning Center and explore this incredible resource today! https://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/learning-center/
Important Note: The information contained in this handbook is provided for educational and reference purposes only. It is not intended to replace the advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified veterinarian. If your animal is sick, injured, or experiencing a medical emergency, please seek care from a qualified veterinary professional as soon as possible.