Category Archives: wellness examination

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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Preventing Cancer In Rabbits

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Dr. Laurie Hess

How to Prevent Cancer In Rabbits? Do you have an unspayed (not neutered) female rabbit?  Did you know that studies have shown that 70-80% of unspayed female rabbits develop uterine cancer after the age of three years? Did you also … Continue reading →

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Prevent fatal viral infections in your ferret

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Dr. Laurie Hess

What conditions are we referring to? Distemper and rabies viruses! Both of these diseases are ultimately fatal in ferrets, causing horrible neurological signs, and fortunately, they are completely preventable with simple vaccinations. You haven’t given these vaccinations to your ferret … Continue reading →

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Exotic Pet Wellness Exams Should Occur Annually

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Dr. Laurie Hess

If you are an Exotic Pet owner in NY an annual check-up is an essential part of trying to prevent illness from occurring. Just like cats and dogs (and even people), birds and exotic pets should have yearly examinations to … Continue reading →

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Peanut – Ferret Extraordinaire by Angela Cerone, Receptionist

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Dr. Laurie Hess

    Hi. My name is Peanut.  I am a 5 year old ferret and my mom is the best! I was rescued by my mom’s friend, but her friend got sick and couldn’t take care of me or my … Continue reading →

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Gastrointestinal stasis – what you need to know. By Laurie Hess, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian) and Pauline Scherer, LVT

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Dr. Laurie Hess

What is perhaps one of the most important medical conditions you should know about if you own a rabbit or a guinea pig? It is gastrointestinal (GI) stasis! What is GI stasis? GI stasis is a potentially deadly condition that … 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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