Do birds make good pets?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Almost every week, I am asked whether birds make good pets, and my answer is never a simple yes or no. My answer depends on who you are, where you live, and what you do. While birds can make terrific … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

It’s that time again – time to make that annual resolution that we all make to improve our diets, get into shape, and take better care of ourselves, including having an annual medical check-up. If you love your exotic pets, … Continue reading →

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The Internet: a pet’s friend or foe?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

The World Wide Web – it has broadened our ability to communicate beyond ways imaginable. It has embedded itself in our personal lives, our businesses, in the relationships we have with friends and family. In the veterinary world, the Internet … Continue reading →

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Multiplying like rabbits: to spay or to neuter?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

We’ve all heard the phrase, “multiplying like rabbits,” meaning reproducing like crazy, and that’s what bunnies tend to do when sexually mature female and male rabbits are housed together. So, if you have rabbits that have already reached puberty (the … Continue reading →

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A day in the life of the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Ever wonder what goes on in an exotic animal hospital? If you are lucky enough to have a generally healthy pet that needs to come in only once a year for a check-up, plus perhaps a grooming appointment or two … Continue reading →

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Knowing when to say goodbye

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Knowing when to put a pet to sleep is never easy. It’s particularly difficult when that pet is not a dog or cat but is a non-traditional species such as a ferret, bird, rabbit, rodent, reptile, or even something more … Continue reading →

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How do you choose a veterinary hospital for your exotic pet?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Every few weeks, my hospital receives a call from a desperate exotic pet owner somewhere far away seeking advice about their sick pet. Sometimes it’s about a reptile, sometimes about a bird or bunny. The caller might be from the … Continue reading →

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Why should I choose an exotic pet?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

By: Dr. Laurie Hess As an exotic animal veterinarian, I am constantly asked why anyone would want an exotic pet (bird, rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, ferret, lizard, turtle, snake, hedgehog, sugar glider, or other unique creature) over a dog or … Continue reading →

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