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Cecotropes: What’s That?

You can tell a lot about your rabbit's health by examining their feces. Rabbits have 2 types of normal poop:...
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Case Study: This Snake Bit Off More than It Could Chew

This lovely wild rat snake was brought to us by a rescue organization after getting itself into quite the predicament....
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Case Study: A Delicate EGGstraction

This macaw was out of state with her family when she started acting abnormally on a Friday. Her owners searched...
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Case Study: Guinea Pig Loses 1/3 of Her Body Weight in 1 Hour!

Ovarian cysts are very common in female guinea pigs, and we recommend spaying them around 3 months of age to...
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Seniors Rule!

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We recommend senior pets have annual to biannual bloodwork performed...
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A Ferret with Something Extra

Neutering a ferret is not something we do every day, because the ferrets sold in pet stores have already been...
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Know Your Normal

Knowing what is normal for your exotic pet is key to spotting illness, as these pets will do everything in...
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Spring has Sprung!

After a dreary cold winter, it is so nice to enjoy our Southern Spring before the heat of summer sets...
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Case Study: A Tail and Two Stones

This 14 year old female iguana was brought  into our clinic for suspected tail rot. In an older iguana, death...
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The ABCs of UVB

Why does my pet need an Ultraviolet light (UVB)? Vitamin D is an essential “fat-soluble vitamin”, required by many vertebrate...
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