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…
How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Safe When a Hurricane Hits
Thinkstock Hurricanes are phenomena no one can be completely prepared for, as demonstrated by the devastation to people and property caused by some of the powerful storms that have hit…
Why birds and exotic pets need to see the veterinarian
“He’s never been sick before, so I’ve never had to bring him to a vet.” This is the answer I commonly hear from bird and exotic pet owners when I…
Holiday travel is here: boarding birds and exotic pets when you’re away
It’s holiday time, and you have planned an exotic, or perhaps not so exotic, getaway for you and your family. Tickets are booked, hotel plans are made, then you are…
New thoughts on reptile care
Attention reptile owners! It’s that time of year again – time to check your cage set up – now that the weather is getting cooler and drier. As winter approaches,…
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…
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…
It’s OK To Lay But Bad To Bind: Egg Binding in Birds and Reptiles
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,…
More great reptiles!
I went over some common reptiles that make great pets. This week, I’d like to continue that discussion in part two of my reptile blog. Below are two more great…
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,…