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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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Tooth or Consequences

February is Pet Dental Health Month, and while it is common for dogs and cats to visit their veterinarian for...
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Case Study: Bloated Belly Bearded Dragon

One of the most common reproductive diseases we see in female bearded dragons is preovulatory follicular stasis. When the ovary...
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A Tale of Two Brothers

Honeybun and Cumberbun are adorable brothers. These two Holland lops have known each other since they were born and seemed...
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