Author Archives: Dr. Laurie Hess

Are You a Pet Person?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Dr. Laurie Hess

In general, I think it is fair to say that there are two camps of people when it comes to animals – those who are true “pet people,” and those who are not. What is a “pet person”? While pet … Continue reading →

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National Pet Month: What having a pet really means

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Dr. Laurie Hess

While I have gotten to see pets of all kinds 6 days a week for many years, and I talk every day about how great it is to have pets, every once in a while, I have an experience that … Continue reading →

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So, you’re thinking about getting a ferret… by Serena Fiorella, Licensed Veterinary Technician

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Are you thinking about getting a ferret? Ferrets, I think, are the best pets in the world. Why, you ask? They are one of the most fun, interactive, affectionate and cuddly pet, but only if they are properly trained and … Continue reading →

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What to get for the exotic pet that has everything…

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Those of us who love our pets have all been in this situation at one point or another: it’s the holidays, and we’re buying gifts for family members. Your exotic pet – bird, guinea pig, rabbit, reptile, sugar glider, whatever … Continue reading →

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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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