Your exotic pet, whether reptile, avian, mammal, or amphibian, needs to see us on a regular basis for wellness care. With our expertise and diagnostic capabilities, we can often uncover underlying disease processes early, before they become a serious problem.
Many exotic animals are experts at hiding illness. They’re used to surviving in the wild where they are constantly wary of predators. Although they live in comfort and peace with you, their natural instincts are still predominant. Our expert veterinary team is trained to pick up subtle hints of illness and confirm them with diagnostic tests if necessary.
An annual wellness exam starts with asking questions on exotic pet husbandry, including your pet’s home life, socialisation, and nutrition before moving on to a physical examination. From there, we may recommend diagnostic testing if we’re concerned about any abnormalities. Even if no symptoms are present, it is often a good idea to perform screening tests as a preventive measure to ensure your pet’s health is at its best.
Tests we may perform include:
Diagnostic screening helps us better understand your pet’s overall health so we can prescribe the most effective treatment for them.
Newborn animals need a lot of TLC. If you plan on raising newborns of any exotic species, come talk to us first. We can help you with the breeding process, husbandry of the newborns and diet for babies and the mother. We will also explain what to expect as the newborns grow, and much more.
Older pets can develop age-related conditions and are also more vulnerable to disease and degenerative changes such as osteoarthritis. We understand the unique needs of aging exotic pets and highly recommend seeing them at least biannually for wellness exams and diagnostics. Catching illness as soon as possible is crucial for the health of your senior pet.
