As a bird and exotic animal veterinarian who is often confronted with
advising exotic pet owners about when to put their animals to sleep, I usually tell them this: It's not enough just to consider obvious factors, such as whether your pet is eating, moving around normally, or defecating in the usual spot, when you're thinking about putting your pet to sleep.
Not exact matches
Dr. Keller, who sees
exotic pets at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana,
advises bird
owners to learn which compounds are toxic to birds and make sure their birds are not exposed.
Dr. Keller, who sees
exotic pets at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana,
advises bird
owners to...
She not only treats sick
exotic pets, but also
advises owners about preventative care / wellness medicine for
exotic pets, including proper diet, environment, and behavior.
Unfortunately, in most cases, there is little we can recommend over the phone, and we
advise the
pet owner to take their animal to an
exotic pet - savvy vet to be checked.