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Tag Archives: guinea pig
Rodents: more than just vermin
When I tell people I treat rodents, often their initial reaction is, “You treat what?!” I know that at this point, they’re thinking about pesky vermin that get into the trash in your garage or that run through the subway. … Continue reading
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Taking exotic pets outdoors: precautions & cautions
It’s spring! Time to bring your pets outside to get fresh air and sunshine – But wait! Things to remember before bringing your exotic pet outdoors: – Furry mammals, like rabbits and ferrets, are susceptible to flea and tick infection, … Continue reading
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Tips for Keeping Your Exotic Pet Safe from Household Toxins
All of us with exotic pets strive to give our pets a safe and comfortable home. But, as we animal lovers know, our pets tend to get into anything and everything, given the opportunity. Here are some important safety tips … Continue reading
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Tips for keeping your exotic pet safe during a power outage
Power outages are never fun, but here are a few tips to help keep your bird or other exotic pet safe: 1. Provide heat! Many birds and reptiles, in particular, need to be kept fairly warm to stay healthy. Most … Continue reading
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Tagged avian, bird, blackout, Dr. Laurie Hess, emergency, exoitc pet, exotic animal care, exotic pet, exotic pet care, exotic pets, guinea pig, hedgehog, lizard, power outage, Rabbit, rodent, safety
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Gastrointestinal stasis – what you need to know. By Laurie Hess, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian) and Pauline Scherer, LVT
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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Tagged animal hospital, bunny, check up, Dr. Laurie Hess, exotic animal care, exotic pet, exotic pet care, Gastrointestinal stasis, GI Motility, GI Stasis, guinea pig, Rabbit, veterinary, veterinary care
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Do exotic pets undergo aging changes?
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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Warm weather tips for exotic pets
Summertime – time to go outside in the sunshine, enjoy the fresh air, picnic with friends, and enjoy our pets. All sounds wonderful, until a pet becomes ill or injured. How can we prevent summertime mishaps with our pets? Here … Continue reading
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Tagged avian, bird, bunny, Dr. Laurie Hess, exotic animal care, exotic pet, exotic pet care, exotic pets, ferret, flight, flight feathers, guinea pig, microchipping, overheating, pet escape, pet harness, pet travel, Rabbit, summertime, wing clipping, wing trim
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Are You a Pet Person?
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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