Dr. Douglas Mader, MS, DVM | Source | Volunteer Veterinarian at U. S. Wildlife and Fishing Service
Dr. Douglas Mader, MS, DVM
Dr. Doug Mader is a triple board-certified veterinary specialist and has been a veterinarian for nearly four decades. He is an internationally recognized speaker, has written three best-selling medical textbooks, numerous book chapters and scientific publications. He has had long standing pet columns in the Long Beach Press Telegram, Reptiles magazine, and the Key West Citizen. Dr. Mader is the recipient of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Award, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award, and the Fred L. Frye Lifetime Achievement Award for Veterinary Medicine. He is a seven-time winner of the North American Veterinary Community Speaker of the Year award and a four-time winner of the Western Veterinary Conference Educator of the Year award. He is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine in the United Kingdom. Dr. Mader is Human Animal Bond Certified and practiced in California for many years, but today lives and works in the Florida Keys.
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine/Feline)
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Reptile/Amphibian)
Diplomate, European College of Zoological Medicine (Herpetology)
Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine
Human-Animal Bond Certified
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Dr. Doug Mader: The Vet at Noah’s Ark - Pet Vet Magazine
It’s not every veterinarian who shares a photo posing with a mouth-wide-open alligator. But, the critically acclaimed lecturer, author, triple-board certified and multi-award-winning veterinarian of over four decades, Dr. Doug Mader, says matter-of-factly, “That’s Casper, the alligator. I’ve been taking care of him for over 25 years.”
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How Much Does Teeth Cleaning for Dogs Cost? (2023 Guide) - Forbes
Just like humans, a dog’s oral hygiene is an important part of their overall health and well-being. And though people may joke about that all-too-familiar “doggie breath,” it can be a sign of something far more serious, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Bad breath in dogs
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PetAbility Podcast: Exotics Escapades with Pioneer, Dr. Doug Mader
Whether you have an exotic pet or don't even know what exotics are, you will be entertained and educated as you listen to expert storyteller Dr. Doug share his adventures of treating exotic animals for over 30 years. From parrots to primates and snakes to alligators, he's done it all with great passion. We discuss what attracts some of us to exotic pets, the ubiquitous human-animal bond, and the unique challenges of exotic veterinary medicine. Dr. Doug, a world-renowned veterinarian of exotics and international speaker, literally "wrote the book" in veterinary medicine on reptiles. Speaking of books, check out Dr. Doug's new memoir, The Vet rom Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital. More interesting stuff: See Dr. Doug perform surgery on Split Jaw on Gator Boys Click here to see the video of Lola, the sea turtle, getting her prosthetic flipper! Go to DougMader.com for Dr. Doug's new memoir, The Vet from Noah's Ark. Also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Interesting article about Dr. Doug on the job in the Florida Keys. Support the show. Disclaimer
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"I think being HAB certified shows the pet owners that you, as a veterinarian, care enough about and understand the importance of the human-animal bond to make the effort (expense and time) to take the course and enhance your skills. Having HAB-certified veterinarians gives pet owners a choice of who they want to care for their fur (and scaly/feathered) family."
