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…
Hamsters, Guinea Pigs and Other Pets Can Help Autistic Children
Numerous studies have shown that pets can have a huge impact on human health. People interacting with pets have less stress, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and increased levels of…
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…
Omega-3 fatty acids: for everyone feathered, furred, or scaly
Do you take an omega fatty acid supplement in your diet? Omega-3 fatty acids – alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) – are the buzz words…
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,…
NY Metro Reptile Expo in White Plains, NY
Join Us at the NY Metro Reptile Expo in White Plains, NY Where : Westchester County Center | 198 Center Ave. When: Sunday, September 8th, 10am-4pm Housing Reptiles in NY…
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…
Dr. Laurie Hess, Exotic Animal Veterinarian & Bird Specialist, Advocates Medical Care For Exotic Pets
Dr. Laurie Hess, exotic animal veterinarian and one of approximately 150 board-certified bird specialists worldwide, spends nearly all of her free time advocating that exotic pets – birds, rabbits, ferrets,…
Behavior enrichment for rodents: how to have a happier, healthier pet
Enrichment is a big buzz word in the field of animal behavior. According to the Encarta Dictionary,” enrichment” is defined as “to enhance or improve the quality of something usually…