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…
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…
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time again – time to make that annual resolution that we all make to improve our diets, get into shape, and take better care of ourselves, including having…
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…
How do you choose a veterinary hospital for your exotic pet?
Every few weeks, my hospital receives a call from a desperate exotic pet owner somewhere far away seeking advice about their sick pet. Sometimes it’s about a reptile, sometimes about…
Why should I choose an exotic pet?
By: Dr. Laurie Hess As an exotic animal veterinarian, I am constantly asked why anyone would want an exotic pet (bird, rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, ferret, lizard, turtle, snake, hedgehog,…
Five fun facts about exotic pets
By Dr. Laurie Hess As an exotic animal veterinarian, I am often told that I have the coolest job. I mean, who else gets to play with birds, ferrets, rabbits,…
What should I look for when I board my exotic pet?
It’s always scary leaving your pet with someone else when you go out of town. Even if it’s just for a day or two, we all worry about our exotic…
The never ending appeal of animals on the big and small screens
Animals – they’re everywhere in the media – on television, on billboards, on the radio, in the movies. We’re fascinated with them. They’re animated, they joke, they sell us stuff,…
Creating an enriching environment for your pet!
We try so hard to keep our pets happy and healthy. We feed them the best foods, provide them with the space and environments they need, give them love and…
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