The Exotic Pet Vet Blog

Where do your exotic pets go when you go on vacation?

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…

Parrots, Problems, and the Power of the Positive

It happens every year. Birds scream. People scream back. As the days get longer and temperatures start to climb, the screaming gets worse. Some pet parrots scream all year long,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Internet: a pet’s friend or foe?

The World Wide Web – it has broadened our ability to communicate beyond ways imaginable. It has embedded itself in our personal lives, our businesses, in the relationships we have…