Other
exotic animal pets also have their fair share of complaints.
Treatment involves the placement in the skin of very fine, flexible, sterile, stainless steel needles that measure from 0.5 to 1.5 inches long (some even smaller needles are used for
exotic animal pets).
Not exact matches
But while a wide assortment of creatures classified as «
exotic» make wonderful
pets — in addition to the ones previously mentioned, an
exotic menagerie could include gerbils and even rats to geckos, iguanas, nonvenomous snakes, hedgehogs, fennec foxes and geese — some
exotic animals do not.
A kindly lover of
animals, Buckland kept many domestic and
exotic pets at home — and had no qualms about consuming their flesh after they passed away from old age.
Similarly, it could be difficult to control emerging pathogens transmitted by
pets, which increasingly include
exotic species along with traditional domestic
animals like dogs and cats.
Some veterinarians treat
animals much more
exotic than the family
pet.
While many people are familiar with the idea of dogs and cats getting chipped, the practice is also used with
exotic pets like the Asian arowana fish, above, when there's concern of possible smuggling or sale of wild
animals.
View Slide Show The lure of rarity Enthusiasts covet rare
animals as
exotic pets and hunting trophies as well as for insect or birds» egg collections.
Peter Kertesz, a London - based dentist who treats a variety of
exotic animals, as well as people, last week drilled out a pulp cavity which formed after a tooth snapped.
Thanks to the international
pet trade, populations of
exotic animals are popping up in unexpected places worldwide.
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The property has a zoo license, which is why Hugh was able to keep
exotic animals and
pets on the property.
«They are
exotic animals and require a knowledgeable vet and frequently require anesthesia just to be examined — the downside of a
pet that can enclose its body in sharp quills,» Bongard said.
Many medical problems in
exotic animals are directly caused by an inappropriate diet, so it is fortunate that there are now species - specific diets available for most of the
exotic animals kept as
pets.
If not, there are two other small domestic
pets that are often considered
exotic to customers: chinchillas and hairless
animals.
Pet food manufacturers are introducing a steady stream of diets based around a wide range of
exotic protein sources, arming retailers with a variety that not only appeals to the preferences of
pet owners, but also meets the needs of companion
animals.
Direct
animal care includes smaller
pets, birds and
exotics, feeding puppies and kittens, socialization exercises and behavior evaluations, and possibly the most crucial of all volunteer activities (in the comfort of your own home): Foster home care for
animals who need medical attention, maturing or fattening up, learning social skills, or some much needed R&R after a long time in the shelter.
Since chinchillas are less well - known and more expensive than most other small
pets, they carry the cachet of an
exotic animal.
Many suspect that the suppliers and stores that are likely to be most vulnerable to this fate will be those that specialize in small
animals, aquatics, herptiles and
exotic pets — basically, any category other than cats and dogs.
When someone chooses to take on an
exotic animal, such as a
pet cougar, they are accepting that there are risks.
KISSIMMEE - A rising number of
pet - maltreatment cases in Osceola County has kept
Animal Control officers busy in the past week, including the confiscation of 21 dogs, seven cats and 13
exotic birds from two homes.
Some small
animal practices further specialize, choosing to handle exclusively cats, or dogs, or perhaps
exotic pets.
Any
animal other than a companion
animal dog or cat or horse or farm
animal is considered an
exotic pet.
Earlysville
Animal Hospital is happy to provide care for pocket
pets and
exotics.
Whether you have an avian,
exotic, or small
animal as a
pet or are considering one, contact us today for an appointment at our Windcrest, Hockessin or Centreville location.
The range of experiences includes
pet bird /
exotic animal practice, zoo
animal practice, intensive food
animal operations, embryo transfer, and governmental and private pharmaceutical laboratory research.
Kathy Lewis said she hopes that Bacon's experience helps to increase awareness among people who keep traditional livestock
animals and
exotics as
pets about their unique health concerns and needs.
Exotics and traditional livestock
animals have become more popular in recent years as
pets, Dr. Lofton said.
We are a progressive full service small
animal hospital caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, primates, pocket
pets, and other
exotic animals.
Stahl
Exotic Animal Veterinary Services offers leading - edge medical and surgical services for exotic pets including amphibians, pet birds, reptiles, chinchillas, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, mice, rabbits, rats, sugar gliders and other tiny ma
Exotic Animal Veterinary Services offers leading - edge medical and surgical services for
exotic pets including amphibians, pet birds, reptiles, chinchillas, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, mice, rabbits, rats, sugar gliders and other tiny ma
exotic pets including amphibians,
pet birds, reptiles, chinchillas, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, mice, rabbits, rats, sugar gliders and other tiny mammals.
An emergency hospital as well as a clinic and boarding facility for
exotic pets, the Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine is the only all - exotic hospital in the Pacific Northwest that does its own on - call emergency, according to S
exotic pets, the Center for Bird and
Exotic Animal Medicine is the only all - exotic hospital in the Pacific Northwest that does its own on - call emergency, according to S
Exotic Animal Medicine is the only all -
exotic hospital in the Pacific Northwest that does its own on - call emergency, according to S
exotic hospital in the Pacific Northwest that does its own on - call emergency, according to Strunk.
We have lobbied against everything from puppy mills to
exotic animals as backyard
pets.
Lucy's passions are
exotic animal medicine and preventive care and she is keen to encourage wellness and routine visits in all your
pets whether they be furred, feathered or scaled!
He has worked in
animal hospitals since 1985 and received advanced training in medicine and surgery for dogs, cats, and
exotic pets at one of the country's largest and most esteemed
animal hospitals.
Since opening in 1990, For
Pet's Sake has been the only veterinary hospital in Georgia that is devoted solely to
pet birds and other
exotic animal species.
veterinary hospital in Georgia that is devoted solely to
pet birds and other
exotic animal species.
The Veterinary Technician degree (A.A.S.) trains students in veterinary health and handling of a variety of
animals including household
pets, food
animals,
exotic animals, birds, and lab
animals.
At All Creatures
Animal Hospital, our veterinary team has built a special relationship with our community by providing experienced and compassionate care for the birds and
exotic pets of Dunwoody and Metro Atlanta.
Ironically, these
animals are native to Australia — where it's been illegal to sell
exotic pets since the the 60's.
Along with cats and dogs, we care for
exotic animals such as birds, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, and other pocket
pets.
She moved to Colorado Springs immediately after graduation and spent three years gaining experience at a small
animal hospital that served dog, cat, and
exotic pet owners.
Whether you have just purchased a new
exotic pet or you are looking for a new Atlanta
animal hospital to treat your beloved
animals, we would be pleased to offer you care.
Exotic species take a special touch, and all of the animalEO formulations recommended for exotic pets, have not only been used on my own personal birds, rats, gerbils, fish, hermit crabs... but on the animals of my very best friends, family, and cl
Exotic species take a special touch, and all of the animalEO formulations recommended for
exotic pets, have not only been used on my own personal birds, rats, gerbils, fish, hermit crabs... but on the animals of my very best friends, family, and cl
exotic pets, have not only been used on my own personal birds, rats, gerbils, fish, hermit crabs... but on the
animals of my very best friends, family, and clients.
Here at The Ark
Animal Hospital, we are proud to serve clients throughout Atlanta and the surrounding areas who have a wide variety of
exotic pets.
Three divisions — Medical Oncology, Soft Tissue and Oncologic Surgery, and Radiation Oncology — work together to provide oncologic care and cancer treatment to all species, including less traditional
pets and
exotic animals.
In my hometown, the applicable Franklin County Kentucky Ordinances contains a long list of wild and
exotic animals that are prohibited from being transported into the city or kept as
pets.
We're complete service surgical hospital and
pet care clinic providing a comprehensive array of products and services for tiny
animals and
exotic pets.
The spectrum of
animals that have or can receive care include companion
animals (dogs and cats), large
animals (horses, llamas, cattle),
exotic (zoo, reptiles) and pocket
pets (ferrets, birds, small mammals).
Veterinary medicine for
exotic pets is growing as the popularity of these
animals increase.