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…
The top ten reasons it’s great to be an exotic pet
Exotic pets are great, no matter how you slice it. But here are a few very specific reasons you might not have thought of as to why being an exotic…
I’m an exotic animal hospital receptionist: What stuff do I see? by Angela Cerone
Well, as a career veterinary hospital receptionist, I thought I had seen everything. I have spent years working behind the front desk at dog and cat hospitals and was sure…
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.…
What to do before bringing your new ferret home, by Serena Fiorella, Licensed Veterinary Technician
You’ve done your research and decided that a ferret is right for you. What do you do now? Before bringing you new companion home, you must ferret proof your house!…
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…
National Pet Month: What having a pet really means
While I have gotten to see pets of all kinds 6 days a week for many years, and I talk every day about how great it is to have pets,…
So, you’re thinking about getting a ferret… by Serena Fiorella, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Are you thinking about getting a ferret? Ferrets, I think, are the best pets in the world. Why, you ask? They are one of the most fun, interactive, affectionate and…
What to get for the exotic pet that has everything…
Those of us who love our pets have all been in this situation at one point or another: it’s the holidays, and we’re buying gifts for family members. Your exotic…
Do birds make good pets?
Almost every week, I am asked whether birds make good pets, and my answer is never a simple yes or no. My answer depends on who you are, where you…
Knowing when to say goodbye
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…