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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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It’s OK To Lay But Bad To Bind: Egg Binding in Birds and Reptiles

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Dr. Laurie Hess

It’s that time of year again. Hormones are raging, and animals everywhere are getting ready to mate. Spring time is a time of birth – flowers are sprouting new buds, mammals are courting each other, and birds and reptiles are … 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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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 does my exotic pet need regular veterinary check-ups?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Has this happened to you? You go along your daily routine for a long time feeling perfectly fine and then all of a sudden – you don’t feel so well. You wait a few days, hoping you’ll feel better. Pretty … Continue reading →

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