Exotic Pet Medicine
The Species We See
At V.E.T. Care Hospital , we’ve cared for exotic pets alongside dogs and cats for decades. Our patients include birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, rats, gerbils, chinchillas, sugar gliders, snakes, lizards, turtles, and amphibians.
We don’t treat horses, livestock, or large animals such as alligators. If you’re unsure whether we can see your pet, call our veterinary team. We’ll help you determine whether V.E.T. Care Hospital is the right place for their care.
Common Questions About Exotic Pet Care
Finding veterinary care for an exotic pet can take a few calls. Below are answers to the questions we hear most often about the species we see. If your pet isn’t listed, give us a call. We’re happy to let you know whether we can help.
Do you see birds at your Burleson clinic?
V.E.T. Care Hospital treats birds regularly, including wellness exams and wing, beak, and nail trims. Birds hide illness exceptionally well, so a bird who is sitting puffed up, staying on the cage floor, or eating less needs to be seen promptly rather than watched for a few days.
Do you treat reptiles like snakes, lizards, and turtles?
We care for snakes, lizards, turtles, and other reptiles. Because enclosure conditions can affect their health, please bring information about your pet’s temperature, humidity, lighting, and diet. Photos of the enclosure are especially helpful during the exam.
Where can I take my sugar glider or other pocket pet?
How often should a rabbit see a veterinarian?
What an Exotic Pet Visit Involves
An exotic pet wellness visit begins with a careful weight check and physical exam. We also discuss diet and habitat, including enclosure size, bedding, temperature, humidity, and lighting. These details can help us identify health concerns and recommend changes suited to your pet.
Our services include wellness exams, bird wing, beak, and nail trims, and dietary guidance. When needed, we can use our in-house laboratory and imaging for bloodwork and radiographs. We can also help with habitat setup, supplements, and pet nutrition and weight management.
Why Exotic Pets Deserve Specialized Care
A prey animal that looks sick has usually been sick for a while already.
Rabbits, birds, and reptiles can hide signs of illness. Even at home, they may appear well until a health problem has progressed. If your pet stops eating, sits puffed up, or has a change in droppings, call us promptly.
Annual exams give us a chance to check your exotic pet’s health and discuss diet and habitat before problems become urgent. Explore our veterinary services at V.E.T. Care Hospital for more ways we can help care for your pet.
Species we see
We see birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, rats, gerbils, chinchillas, and sugar gliders, as well as snakes, lizards, turtles, other reptiles, and amphibians.
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