The Exotic Pet Vet Blog
You plan an exotic, or perhaps not so exotic, getaway for you and your family. Tickets are booked, hotel plans are made, then you are stuck with the question – what do I do with my beloved exotic pet? Some owners bring in a pet sitter who will come twice a day to visit, feed and clean their pet in their home. While there are benefits to having someone come to your house when you’re away, a lot can happen to your pet during the hours the sitter is not there. Another option is to bring your pet to the…
10 Tips for Stress-Free Exams for Birds and Exotic Pets
Annual checkups are as important for birds and exotic pets as they are for dogs and cats. Many bird and exotic pet owners know this, but are reluctant to bring…
People and Exotic Pets: Medical Problems We Share
Age is not a disease. Veterinarians commonly say this in response to pet owners’ comments that animals are sick just because they’re old. While certainly age isn’t a disease, it’s…
Snake Veterinary Hospital in New York
Dr. Laurie Hess is a veterinarian who cares exclusively for Snakes and other reptiles in NY.
Traveling With Your Exotic Pet
Planning Your Travel with Your Exotic Pet Are you planning to travel with your exotic pet this summer? If so, plan ahead! If you are taking your bird or…
Dr. Google May Be In, But Not Everything You Read Is True
Just because it’s written doesn’t mean it’s true! That goes for what’s written on websites, on Facebook, in magazines, even in literature created by people claiming to be experts about…
Could your pet have parasites? Indoor pets get worms, too!
So often, at the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics, we hear owners say that their pets could never have parasites because they don’t go outside. Not true. Many pets…
Don’t lose your pet from hairloss!
Have you ever looked at your pet and wondered, “Is my pet going bald?” He’s probably not. Hair loss is one of the most common complaints for which owners bring…
Preventing Cancer In Rabbits
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…
Ferrets – New Treatment With Adrenal Gland Disease
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…
Exotic Pet Wellness Exams Should Occur Annually
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…