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The Great Pellet Exhange for Birds

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Do you own a bird that eats a lot of seed? Did you know that studies have shown that unless a bird is eating nearly 2/3 of its diet as formulated bird pellets, it’s not likely meeting its nutritional needs, … Continue reading →

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Ferrets – New Treatment With Adrenal Gland Disease

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Dr. Laurie Hess

New Discoveries on How to Treat Ferrets with Adrenal Gland Disease Adrenal disease affects thousands of ferrets annually in the U.S. and may be the most common condition diagnosed in ferrets by veterinarians. This disease is caused by the development … Continue reading →

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Do exotic pets undergo aging changes?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Of course they do! Just like people, dogs, and cats, exotic pets’ bodies undergo a series of changes as they get older; exotic pets of all species – birds, ferrets, rabbits, rodents, reptiles, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, pot-bellied pigs, and others … Continue reading →

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Does my ferret really need a dental cleaning? by Angela Cerone, veterinary receptionist

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Did you know that ferrets can get dental disease just like your cat, your dog, or you? We humans don’t always go to see our dentist twice a year, as we should, but when we get a cavity, we get … Continue reading →

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The top ten reasons it’s great to be an exotic pet

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Exotic pets are great, no matter how you slice it. But here are a few very specific reasons you might not have thought of as to why being an exotic pet is really great: 1. You can poop/pee/vomit on the … Continue reading →

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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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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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