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Holiday Gifts Made Easy
The holidays are approaching, and we have the perfect gifts for your furry and feathered friends and their owners. Santa’s sleigh (aka the UPS truck) came today with a bounty of new and exciting bird toys, so pop in and see what’s new! Our VetCare Packages are the ultimate gift for pets on the Nice…
Read MoreCase Study: This Fish Rocks!
This little black molly goldfish found himself in quite a predicament. He had ingested a large rock from his aquarium and was unable to spit it out, and it was definitely not going anywhere. He spent over a day sitting in the bottom of his tank and his very worried owner called us to see…
Read MoreGet Ready, Get Set to Board Your Pet
The holidays are a wonderful time to gather together with friends and family, but the excitement and activity of the season can be stressful for our exotic pets. Whether you’re traveling or hosting guests, we are here to ensure your pets enjoy the safety, care, and comforts of home while staying with us. Our highly-trained…
Read MoreCase Study: Mission: Opossum Blood
This little opossum was rescued from the middle of the road 5 months ago, and while he was doing well initially, he became very lethargic, weak, and pale on a recent Saturday. His owner brought him to see us the following Monday and he was very thin, with pale mucous membranes. We checked his feces…
Read MoreIs Your Bunny Acting Funny?
Is your bunny acting funny? Have you noticed a change in behavior, litterbox habits, or diet? Anything that seems strange or abnormal should be checked out right away by an experienced exotics veterinarian. If you got your rabbit this spring, you may be noticing new behaviors that could be hormonally related. Some signs your rabbit…
Read MoreThe Sound and the Fury: Independence Day Safety
The fireworks and excitement of Independence Day are thrilling and fun for humans, but can be terrifying and even dangerous to pets. The stress of the lights and noise can cause exotic pets to stop eating, which we all know can be life-threatening to some of our precious little ones, including rabbits, guinea pigs, and…
Read MoreHurricane Season: Be Prepared, Not Scared
Hurricane Season is upon us, and we want to help you prepare in advance to keep yourself, your pets, and your home safe. Our Practice Manager Kerry has been through many a local storm (including Hurricane Hugo) and offers these helpful tips for those who plan to ride the storm out as opposed to evacuating:…
Read MoreCase Study: An Eye-Opening Growth Removal
Skin tumors in pet birds are very common and become more likely to develop as the pet ages. We have been seeing more lately, as these pets are living longer thanks to great owners and preventive veterinary care. Lipomas, xanthomas, squamous cell carcinomas, and fibrosarcomas are a few of the more common types that are…
Read MoreMake Mine Chocolate!
Every Easter, well-intentioned adults buy rabbits, chicks, and ducklings for their children, and every year we receive calls a few months later asking where these unfortunate animals can be surrendered, as well as calls from people who have rescued former pets released into the wild. We understand that these babies are adorable, but please resist…
Read MoreCase Study: Call It Heavy Metal
A little Quaker parrot came to us because he had stopped eating and drinking for 2 days prior and had begun vomiting clear thick liquid that morning. His owner mentioned he had been playing with a little bead of some sort a few days before the onset of symptoms, and though they had not witnessed…
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