Monthly Archives: February 2011

Creating an enriching environment for your pet!

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

We try so hard to keep our pets happy and healthy. We feed them the best foods, provide them with the space and environments they need, give them love and attention, and even bring them to the best veterinarians! There’s … Continue reading →

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Veterinary technician becomes alumni guest speaker

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

At the Veterinary Center, we continually strive to educate both the public and our veterinary colleagues about bird and exotic animal care. In this vein, our wonderful, compassionate technician, Melissa Ortiz, traveled this week to her alma mater, La Guardia … Continue reading →

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Trimming flight feathers, don’t just wing it!

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

To trim flight feathers or not to trim them? This is a very controversial question. Birds in the wild need to find food, shelter, nest sites, and mates. A captive bird does not need to do such things. Birds in … Continue reading →

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Where do your exotic pets go when you go on vacation?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

You plan an exotic, or perhaps not so exotic, getaway for you and your family. Tickets are booked, hotel plans are made, then you are stuck with the question – what do I do with my beloved exotic pet? Some … Continue reading →

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