International Conference Papers:
•Pizzi, R, Martinez-Pereira, Y, Flach, E, Routh, A, Middleton, V, Clark, B, Boardman, W. (2007) Patent Ductus Arteriosus in lions (Panthera leo) - do we have a genetic problem in zoos? 43rd International Symposium on the Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animal, Edinburgh Zoo, 16-20 May.
•Connell, M., Pizzi, R., Giles, D., Devine, C., Martinez Pereira, Y., Davison, K., Tjolle, A. (2007) Cardiac silhoutte determination and application in wild Mute swans (Cygnus olor). 43rd International Symposium on the Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animal, Edinburgh Zoo, 16-20 May.
•Boardman, W., Pizzi, R., Gibson, R., Rendle, M. (2006) Metastatic vascular calcification in adult female Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) at London zoo. EEP Komodo crisis meeting, Rotterdam zoo, 15 June 2006.
•Goodman, G., Pizzi, R., Keeble, E., Hagen, R. (2006) Diagnostic imaging techniques in penguins. European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV).
•Pizzi, R., McGraw, K., Nolan, P., Gibbons, M. (2005) Novel plumage pigments, novel prey species antioxidants and immuno-modulators: implications for captive penguin nutrition. 4th European Zoo Nutrition Conference, Leipzig.
•Pizzi, R., Gibbons, M., Wood, A., MacKenzie, G., Garcia-Rueda, M.C. (2005) Using mortality and reproduction data to evaluate captive penguin nutrition. 4th European Zoo Nutrition Conference, Leipzig. •Hagen, R., Pizzi, R., McLean, K., Goodman, G. (2005) Computed tomography to investigate the anatomy of the lower respiratory tract in penguins. European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. •Pizzi, R. (2004) Taxonomic chauvinism - The wildlife veterinarian & parasite conservation. British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS), World Association of Wildlife Veterinarians (WAWV), and Zoological Society of London, 12-14 November, London.
•Pizzi, R. Keeble, E., Meredith, A., Goodman, G. (2004) Cervical air sac ablation in an Amazon parrot. World Association of Wildlife Veterinarians (WAWV), British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS), and Zoological Society of London, 12-14 November, London.
•Pizzi, R., Meredith, A., Thomas, R. (2004) Impact of avian malaria in captive penguins at Edinburgh zoo, and relevance to wild penguins. Vth International Penguin Conference, Ushuaia, Argentina, 5-10 September.
•Pizzi, R. (2004) Disease diagnosis and control in ex-situ terrestrial invertebrate conservation programs. European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV), Ebeltoft, Denmark, 19-23 May 2004.
National Conference Papers:
•Pizzi, R., Lawrie, R., Connell, M., Simpson, J. (2007) Evaluation of a coxotibial compression test for the diagnosis of acute caudal cruciate ligament rupture in pet rabbits. British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress, Birmingham.
•Pizzi, R., Girling, S. (2006) Comparison of insufflation and abdominal suspension techniques in pet rabbit laparoscopic surgery. British Veterinary Zoological Society and Rabbit Welfare Trust Conference, Bristol University, 11-12 November.
•Pizzi, R., Lawrie, R. (2006) Stifle instability and caudal cruciate ligament disease in pet rabbits. British Veterinary Zoological Society and Rabbit Welfare Trust Conference, Bristol University, 11-12 November. •Pizzi, R., Boardman, W., Gibson, R., Rendle, M., Sunter, G., Fagg, M., March, T., Stephen, I., Feltrer, Y., Twitchett, M., Clarke, B. (2006) What is killing our captive Komodo dragons? BIAZA Annual Zoo Research Symposium, 24-25 July 2006, Colchester Zoo.
•Pizzi, R., Martinez Pereira, Y., Flach, E., Routh, A., Middleton, V., Clarke, B., Boardman, W. (2006) Congenital cardiovascular abnormalities in lions – do we have a genetic problem in our captive lion populations? BIAZA Annual Zoo Research Symposium, 24-25 July 2006, Colchester Zoo.
•Haywood, S., Provan, H., Pizzi, R. (2006) Developing a radiographic prognostic model in pet chinchilla (Chinchilla laniger) dental disease. BVZS spring meeting, 13-14 May 2006, Whipsnade Wild Animal Park. •Pizzi, R. (2005) Evidence based penguin nutrition. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Aquatic medicine and Surgery”, Chester.
•Pizzi, R., Welsh, E. (2005) Nanocrystalline silver as an alternative to systemic antibiotics in multi-drug resistant herpetile infections. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Aquatic medicine and Surgery”, Chester.
•Pizzi, R. (2005) Middle ear ablation in a green iguana (Iguana iguana) with chronic recurrent otitis media. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Aquatic medicine and Surgery”, Chester.
•Duffield, M., Pizzi, R. (2005) Superbugs! The immunostimulant effects of eating marine invertebrates. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Aquatic medicine and Surgery”, Chester.
•Goodman, G., Pizzi, R. (2005) A review of Cuttlefish (Cephalopoda) medicine and pathology. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Aquatic medicine and Surgery”, Chester.
•Pizzi, R. (2004) Slap me with a dead penguin! What we can learn from 1001 penguin post-mortems at Edinburgh zoo. Federation of Zoological Societies (FZS) International zoo research meeting, July 2004, Edinburgh Zoo.
•Pizzi, R. (2004) Managing disease risk in endangered insect reintroductions. Royal Entomological Society National Meeting “Entomology 2004”, University of York, 21-23 July.
•Pizzi, R. (2003) Invertebrate Masterclass. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference 2 day Autumn conference 8-9 November 2003, Edinburgh Zoo, on Infectious diseases of Exotics
•Pizzi, R., Breed, A (2002) Reptilian clinical pathology. South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg.
•Pizzi, R., Breed, A (2002) Current concepts in reptilian and amphibian anaesthesia and surgery. South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg.
•Pizzi, R., Breed, A. (2002) Herpetological clinical and diagnostic techniques. South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg.
•Pizzi, R., Cooper, J.E., George, S. (2002) Spider health, husbandry, and welfare in zoological collections. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Standards, Welfare and Conservation in Zoo and Exotic Practice”
•Van Wyk, J.W., Pizzi, R. (2002) How not to kill your exotic patients – common pitfalls awaiting the general practitioner. South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg.
•Pizzi, R. (2001) The poor mans guide to field diagnostics for wildlife; Getting the diagnosis with no money. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Zoo and exotic diagnostics”.
•Pizzi, R. (2001) Terrorising the nurses: Veterinary diagnostics for Theraphosidae spiders. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Zoo and exotic diagnostics”.
Conference Posters:
•Pizzi, R, Pocknell, A, Feltrer, Y, Routh, A, Gibson, R, Rendle, M, Boardman, W (2007) Metastatic vascular calcification in two captive female Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis). 43rd International Symposium on the Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animal, Edinburgh Zoo, 16-20 May.
•Gouveia, A, Pizzi, R, Pearce-Kelly, P (2007)Environmental influences in captive population declines of two endangered polynesian tree snails (Partula species). 6th International Zoo and Wildlife Research Conference on behaviour, physiology, and genetics, Berlin, 7-10 October.
•Gordon, J, Routh, A, Flach, E, Boardman, W, Clark, B, Pizzi, R (2007)Calodium hepaticum (Capillaria hepatica) in primates at the Zoological Society of London. 43rd International Symposium on the Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animal, Edinburgh Zoo, 16-20 May.
•Smok, G, Hutchinson, C, Boardman, W, Clark, B, Pizzi, R (2007) Serology and histopathology in comparison to PCR as diagnostic tests for Ophidian paramyxovirus (OPMV). 43rd International Symposium on the Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animal, Edinburgh Zoo, 16-20 May.
•Pizzi, R., Flach, E., Boardman, W., Routh, A., Cracknell, J., Clark, B., Wenger, S., Strike, T. (2006) I smell a rat: Capillaria hepatica infection in primates at the Zoological Society of London. BIAZA Annual Zoo Research Symposium, 24-25 July 2006, Colchester Zoo.
•Gouveia, A., Pizzi, R., Pearce-Kelly, P., MacFarlane, D., Clarke, D., Macgregor, S., Clarke, B., Boardman, W. (2006) Investigating causes of population decline in captive Partula clara and Partula tohiveana Polynesian snails. BIAZA Annual Zoo Research Symposium, 24-25 July 2006, Colchester Zoo. •Pizzi, R. (2004) Lethargic Locusts, weight-loosing Wetas, & perishing Partulas. Pathogen control in captive invertebrates of conservation importance. Federation of Zoological Societies (FZS) annual research meeting, July 2004, Edinburgh Zoo.
•Pizzi, R., Miller, J., George, S. (2002) Hindlimb amputation in an African Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus). South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg. •Pizzi, R., Breene, R.B., George, S. (2002) Veterinary diagnostics and care of tarantula (Theraphosidae) spiders. South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg.
•Pizzi, R., Uys, A. (2002) Dart gun sighting systems and optical scopes for wildlife veterinary use. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Standards, Welfare and Conservation in Zoo and Exotic Practice”
•Pizzi, R. (2001) Health care of captive Theraphosidae. Entomology 2001, International symposium “Insects and Disease”, Royal Entomological Society.
Journal Articles and Letters:
•Pizzi, R., Hagen, R.U., Meredith, A.L. (2007) Intermittent colic and intussusception due to a caecal polyp in a rabbit. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine.
•Pizzi, R., Goodman, G., Gunn-Moore, D., Meredith, A., Keeble, E. (2005) Pieris japonica intoxication in an African spurred tortoise (Geochelone sulcata). The Veterinary Record.
•Pizzi, R., Miller, J. (2005) Amputation of a Mycobacterium marinum infected hindlimb in an African Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus). The Veterinary Record.
•Pizzi, R. (2005) Treating dehydration in tarantulas (Theraphosidae). Veterinary Invertebrate Society, 2, 21, 2-7.
•Pizzi, R., Ezendam, T. (2005) Spiders & sutures or, how to make wounds a whole lot worse! Veterinary Invertebrate Society, 2, 21, 18-20.
•Pizzi, R., Girling, S.J., Chitty, J.R. (2004) Parrots & TVs. The Veterinary Record, 154(26):832.
•Pizzi, R., McArthur, S. (2004) New chelonian euthanasia technique. The Veterinary Record, 154:19, 607-608.
•Pizzi, R. (2004) Tierartzliche Betreuung von “Heimtier” – Avertebraten. DVG-Forum, 2/2004, 21-30pp (Translated by Kilian, S.).
•Pizzi, R., Meredith, A., Thoday, K.L., Walker, A. (2004) Ornithnyssus bacoti infestation on pets in the UK. The Veterinary Record, 154:18, 576.
•Pizzi, R. (2003) Anaesthesia and Surgery of Indian Reptiles. Veterinary Practitioner, 4, 2, 75-79.
•Pizzi, R. Carta, L., George, S. (2003) Oral nematode infection of tarantulas. The Veterinary Record, 152, 22: 695.
•Pizzi, R., Carta, L., Tansley, G., Gabriel, R., Matthews, A. (2003) An update on oral nematodes of tarantulas. BTS Journal, 19,1.
•Pizzi, R., van Wyk, W. (2003) Current concepts in reptilian and amphibian anaesthesia and surgery. Hooo-Hooo, Journal of the SAVA wildlife group Vol 7, No 1, 5-6.
•Pizzi, R. (2002) Cannabis ingestion in a chinchilla. The Veterinary Record, 150, 2, 55.
•Pizzi, R. (2002) Induction of autotomy in Theraphosidae spiders as a surgical technique. Veterinary Invertebrate Society, Vol 2, Issue 18, 2-6.
•Pizzi, R. (2002) Autotomy in Theraphosids: How to amputate your own leg if you’re a spider! BTS Journal, Vol 17, No 3.
•Pizzi, R. (2001) The Great Food Debate: To feed or not to feed, wild caught food. BTS Journal, Vol 16, No 4.
•Pizzi, R. (2001) Appeal for post-mortem specimens. BTS Journal, Vol 16, No 4.
Books and Chapters:
•Pizzi, R. (2007) Disease management in ex-situ invertebrate conservation programs. In: Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, 6th edition (eds Fowler, M.E., Miller, R.E.).
•Pizzi, R. (2007) Initial examination, triage, and hospitalisation. In: BSAVA manual of falcons, pigeons, and passerines (eds Chitty, J., Lierz, M.).
•Pizzi, R. (in preparation) Invertebrates. In: The 5-minute exotic animal consult (ed. Mayer, J).
•Pizzi, R. (2006) Spiders. In: Invertebrate Medicine (ed Lewbert, G.A.), Iowa State Press.
•Pizzi, R. (2006) contributing author to: Self-assessment colour review of rabbit medicine, (eds Keeble, E., Meredith, A) Manson publishing.
•Pizzi, R, Martinez-Pereira, Y, Flach, E, Routh, A, Middleton, V, Clark, B, Boardman, W. (2007) Patent Ductus Arteriosus in lions (Panthera leo) - do we have a genetic problem in zoos? 43rd International Symposium on the Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animal, Edinburgh Zoo, 16-20 May.
•Connell, M., Pizzi, R., Giles, D., Devine, C., Martinez Pereira, Y., Davison, K., Tjolle, A. (2007) Cardiac silhoutte determination and application in wild Mute swans (Cygnus olor). 43rd International Symposium on the Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animal, Edinburgh Zoo, 16-20 May.
•Boardman, W., Pizzi, R., Gibson, R., Rendle, M. (2006) Metastatic vascular calcification in adult female Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) at London zoo. EEP Komodo crisis meeting, Rotterdam zoo, 15 June 2006.
•Goodman, G., Pizzi, R., Keeble, E., Hagen, R. (2006) Diagnostic imaging techniques in penguins. European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV).
•Pizzi, R., McGraw, K., Nolan, P., Gibbons, M. (2005) Novel plumage pigments, novel prey species antioxidants and immuno-modulators: implications for captive penguin nutrition. 4th European Zoo Nutrition Conference, Leipzig.
•Pizzi, R., Gibbons, M., Wood, A., MacKenzie, G., Garcia-Rueda, M.C. (2005) Using mortality and reproduction data to evaluate captive penguin nutrition. 4th European Zoo Nutrition Conference, Leipzig. •Hagen, R., Pizzi, R., McLean, K., Goodman, G. (2005) Computed tomography to investigate the anatomy of the lower respiratory tract in penguins. European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. •Pizzi, R. (2004) Taxonomic chauvinism - The wildlife veterinarian & parasite conservation. British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS), World Association of Wildlife Veterinarians (WAWV), and Zoological Society of London, 12-14 November, London.
•Pizzi, R. Keeble, E., Meredith, A., Goodman, G. (2004) Cervical air sac ablation in an Amazon parrot. World Association of Wildlife Veterinarians (WAWV), British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS), and Zoological Society of London, 12-14 November, London.
•Pizzi, R., Meredith, A., Thomas, R. (2004) Impact of avian malaria in captive penguins at Edinburgh zoo, and relevance to wild penguins. Vth International Penguin Conference, Ushuaia, Argentina, 5-10 September.
•Pizzi, R. (2004) Disease diagnosis and control in ex-situ terrestrial invertebrate conservation programs. European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV), Ebeltoft, Denmark, 19-23 May 2004.
National Conference Papers:
•Pizzi, R., Lawrie, R., Connell, M., Simpson, J. (2007) Evaluation of a coxotibial compression test for the diagnosis of acute caudal cruciate ligament rupture in pet rabbits. British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress, Birmingham.
•Pizzi, R., Girling, S. (2006) Comparison of insufflation and abdominal suspension techniques in pet rabbit laparoscopic surgery. British Veterinary Zoological Society and Rabbit Welfare Trust Conference, Bristol University, 11-12 November.
•Pizzi, R., Lawrie, R. (2006) Stifle instability and caudal cruciate ligament disease in pet rabbits. British Veterinary Zoological Society and Rabbit Welfare Trust Conference, Bristol University, 11-12 November. •Pizzi, R., Boardman, W., Gibson, R., Rendle, M., Sunter, G., Fagg, M., March, T., Stephen, I., Feltrer, Y., Twitchett, M., Clarke, B. (2006) What is killing our captive Komodo dragons? BIAZA Annual Zoo Research Symposium, 24-25 July 2006, Colchester Zoo.
•Pizzi, R., Martinez Pereira, Y., Flach, E., Routh, A., Middleton, V., Clarke, B., Boardman, W. (2006) Congenital cardiovascular abnormalities in lions – do we have a genetic problem in our captive lion populations? BIAZA Annual Zoo Research Symposium, 24-25 July 2006, Colchester Zoo.
•Haywood, S., Provan, H., Pizzi, R. (2006) Developing a radiographic prognostic model in pet chinchilla (Chinchilla laniger) dental disease. BVZS spring meeting, 13-14 May 2006, Whipsnade Wild Animal Park. •Pizzi, R. (2005) Evidence based penguin nutrition. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Aquatic medicine and Surgery”, Chester.
•Pizzi, R., Welsh, E. (2005) Nanocrystalline silver as an alternative to systemic antibiotics in multi-drug resistant herpetile infections. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Aquatic medicine and Surgery”, Chester.
•Pizzi, R. (2005) Middle ear ablation in a green iguana (Iguana iguana) with chronic recurrent otitis media. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Aquatic medicine and Surgery”, Chester.
•Duffield, M., Pizzi, R. (2005) Superbugs! The immunostimulant effects of eating marine invertebrates. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Aquatic medicine and Surgery”, Chester.
•Goodman, G., Pizzi, R. (2005) A review of Cuttlefish (Cephalopoda) medicine and pathology. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Aquatic medicine and Surgery”, Chester.
•Pizzi, R. (2004) Slap me with a dead penguin! What we can learn from 1001 penguin post-mortems at Edinburgh zoo. Federation of Zoological Societies (FZS) International zoo research meeting, July 2004, Edinburgh Zoo.
•Pizzi, R. (2004) Managing disease risk in endangered insect reintroductions. Royal Entomological Society National Meeting “Entomology 2004”, University of York, 21-23 July.
•Pizzi, R. (2003) Invertebrate Masterclass. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference 2 day Autumn conference 8-9 November 2003, Edinburgh Zoo, on Infectious diseases of Exotics
•Pizzi, R., Breed, A (2002) Reptilian clinical pathology. South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg.
•Pizzi, R., Breed, A (2002) Current concepts in reptilian and amphibian anaesthesia and surgery. South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg.
•Pizzi, R., Breed, A. (2002) Herpetological clinical and diagnostic techniques. South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg.
•Pizzi, R., Cooper, J.E., George, S. (2002) Spider health, husbandry, and welfare in zoological collections. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Standards, Welfare and Conservation in Zoo and Exotic Practice”
•Van Wyk, J.W., Pizzi, R. (2002) How not to kill your exotic patients – common pitfalls awaiting the general practitioner. South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg.
•Pizzi, R. (2001) The poor mans guide to field diagnostics for wildlife; Getting the diagnosis with no money. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Zoo and exotic diagnostics”.
•Pizzi, R. (2001) Terrorising the nurses: Veterinary diagnostics for Theraphosidae spiders. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Zoo and exotic diagnostics”.
Conference Posters:
•Pizzi, R, Pocknell, A, Feltrer, Y, Routh, A, Gibson, R, Rendle, M, Boardman, W (2007) Metastatic vascular calcification in two captive female Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis). 43rd International Symposium on the Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animal, Edinburgh Zoo, 16-20 May.
•Gouveia, A, Pizzi, R, Pearce-Kelly, P (2007)Environmental influences in captive population declines of two endangered polynesian tree snails (Partula species). 6th International Zoo and Wildlife Research Conference on behaviour, physiology, and genetics, Berlin, 7-10 October.
•Gordon, J, Routh, A, Flach, E, Boardman, W, Clark, B, Pizzi, R (2007)Calodium hepaticum (Capillaria hepatica) in primates at the Zoological Society of London. 43rd International Symposium on the Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animal, Edinburgh Zoo, 16-20 May.
•Smok, G, Hutchinson, C, Boardman, W, Clark, B, Pizzi, R (2007) Serology and histopathology in comparison to PCR as diagnostic tests for Ophidian paramyxovirus (OPMV). 43rd International Symposium on the Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animal, Edinburgh Zoo, 16-20 May.
•Pizzi, R., Flach, E., Boardman, W., Routh, A., Cracknell, J., Clark, B., Wenger, S., Strike, T. (2006) I smell a rat: Capillaria hepatica infection in primates at the Zoological Society of London. BIAZA Annual Zoo Research Symposium, 24-25 July 2006, Colchester Zoo.
•Gouveia, A., Pizzi, R., Pearce-Kelly, P., MacFarlane, D., Clarke, D., Macgregor, S., Clarke, B., Boardman, W. (2006) Investigating causes of population decline in captive Partula clara and Partula tohiveana Polynesian snails. BIAZA Annual Zoo Research Symposium, 24-25 July 2006, Colchester Zoo. •Pizzi, R. (2004) Lethargic Locusts, weight-loosing Wetas, & perishing Partulas. Pathogen control in captive invertebrates of conservation importance. Federation of Zoological Societies (FZS) annual research meeting, July 2004, Edinburgh Zoo.
•Pizzi, R., Miller, J., George, S. (2002) Hindlimb amputation in an African Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus). South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg. •Pizzi, R., Breene, R.B., George, S. (2002) Veterinary diagnostics and care of tarantula (Theraphosidae) spiders. South African Veterinary Association Congress, Johannesburg.
•Pizzi, R., Uys, A. (2002) Dart gun sighting systems and optical scopes for wildlife veterinary use. British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference, “Standards, Welfare and Conservation in Zoo and Exotic Practice”
•Pizzi, R. (2001) Health care of captive Theraphosidae. Entomology 2001, International symposium “Insects and Disease”, Royal Entomological Society.
Journal Articles and Letters:
•Pizzi, R., Hagen, R.U., Meredith, A.L. (2007) Intermittent colic and intussusception due to a caecal polyp in a rabbit. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine.
•Pizzi, R., Goodman, G., Gunn-Moore, D., Meredith, A., Keeble, E. (2005) Pieris japonica intoxication in an African spurred tortoise (Geochelone sulcata). The Veterinary Record.
•Pizzi, R., Miller, J. (2005) Amputation of a Mycobacterium marinum infected hindlimb in an African Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus). The Veterinary Record.
•Pizzi, R. (2005) Treating dehydration in tarantulas (Theraphosidae). Veterinary Invertebrate Society, 2, 21, 2-7.
•Pizzi, R., Ezendam, T. (2005) Spiders & sutures or, how to make wounds a whole lot worse! Veterinary Invertebrate Society, 2, 21, 18-20.
•Pizzi, R., Girling, S.J., Chitty, J.R. (2004) Parrots & TVs. The Veterinary Record, 154(26):832.
•Pizzi, R., McArthur, S. (2004) New chelonian euthanasia technique. The Veterinary Record, 154:19, 607-608.
•Pizzi, R. (2004) Tierartzliche Betreuung von “Heimtier” – Avertebraten. DVG-Forum, 2/2004, 21-30pp (Translated by Kilian, S.).
•Pizzi, R., Meredith, A., Thoday, K.L., Walker, A. (2004) Ornithnyssus bacoti infestation on pets in the UK. The Veterinary Record, 154:18, 576.
•Pizzi, R. (2003) Anaesthesia and Surgery of Indian Reptiles. Veterinary Practitioner, 4, 2, 75-79.
•Pizzi, R. Carta, L., George, S. (2003) Oral nematode infection of tarantulas. The Veterinary Record, 152, 22: 695.
•Pizzi, R., Carta, L., Tansley, G., Gabriel, R., Matthews, A. (2003) An update on oral nematodes of tarantulas. BTS Journal, 19,1.
•Pizzi, R., van Wyk, W. (2003) Current concepts in reptilian and amphibian anaesthesia and surgery. Hooo-Hooo, Journal of the SAVA wildlife group Vol 7, No 1, 5-6.
•Pizzi, R. (2002) Cannabis ingestion in a chinchilla. The Veterinary Record, 150, 2, 55.
•Pizzi, R. (2002) Induction of autotomy in Theraphosidae spiders as a surgical technique. Veterinary Invertebrate Society, Vol 2, Issue 18, 2-6.
•Pizzi, R. (2002) Autotomy in Theraphosids: How to amputate your own leg if you’re a spider! BTS Journal, Vol 17, No 3.
•Pizzi, R. (2001) The Great Food Debate: To feed or not to feed, wild caught food. BTS Journal, Vol 16, No 4.
•Pizzi, R. (2001) Appeal for post-mortem specimens. BTS Journal, Vol 16, No 4.
Books and Chapters:
•Pizzi, R. (2007) Disease management in ex-situ invertebrate conservation programs. In: Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, 6th edition (eds Fowler, M.E., Miller, R.E.).
•Pizzi, R. (2007) Initial examination, triage, and hospitalisation. In: BSAVA manual of falcons, pigeons, and passerines (eds Chitty, J., Lierz, M.).
•Pizzi, R. (in preparation) Invertebrates. In: The 5-minute exotic animal consult (ed. Mayer, J).
•Pizzi, R. (2006) Spiders. In: Invertebrate Medicine (ed Lewbert, G.A.), Iowa State Press.
•Pizzi, R. (2006) contributing author to: Self-assessment colour review of rabbit medicine, (eds Keeble, E., Meredith, A) Manson publishing.