A day in the life of the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Ever wonder what goes on in an exotic animal hospital? If you are lucky enough to have a generally healthy pet that needs to come in only once a year for a check-up, plus perhaps a grooming appointment or two … Continue reading →

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Knowing when to say goodbye

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

Knowing when to put a pet to sleep is never easy. It’s particularly difficult when that pet is not a dog or cat but is a non-traditional species such as a ferret, bird, rabbit, rodent, reptile, or even something more … 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 should I choose an exotic pet?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

By: Dr. Laurie Hess As an exotic animal veterinarian, I am constantly asked why anyone would want an exotic pet (bird, rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, ferret, lizard, turtle, snake, hedgehog, sugar glider, or other unique creature) over a dog or … Continue reading →

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Five fun facts about exotic pets

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

By Dr. Laurie Hess As an exotic animal veterinarian, I am often told that I have the coolest job. I mean, who else gets to play with birds, ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and other even more uncommon species all day long? … 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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What should I look for when I board my exotic pet?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

It’s always scary leaving your pet with someone else when you go out of town. Even if it’s just for a day or two, we all worry about our exotic family members and want to be sure that they are … Continue reading →

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What are our birds really trying to tell us?

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Dr. Laurie Hess

As a veterinarian who works only with birds and other exotic pets, I see birds for specific behavior problems, such as biting, chewing on inappropriate items, feather picking, and most commonly screaming. Owners often complain that their birds scream for … Continue reading →

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