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…
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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…
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Peanut – Ferret Extraordinaire by Angela Cerone, Receptionist
Hi. My name is Peanut. I am a 5 year old ferret and my mom is the best! I was rescued by my mom’s friend, but her friend…
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Diary of a blue and gold macaw – notes on Hurricane Sandy, by Sarah Inglis, LVT
About two and a half weeks ago, our human mom started acting very concerned. She spoke of a big ” hurricane” coming. I wasn’t concerned initially, because I had no…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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Does my ferret really need a dental cleaning?
Did you know that ferrets can get dental disease just like your cat, your dog, or you? We humans don’t always go to see our dentist twice a year, as…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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