Anesthesia in Exotic Animals

Anesthesia in Exotic Animals

As an exotic animal veterinarian, I’m often confronted with the belief that anesthesia for exotic pets is highly risky. It’s a belief founded in reality, but it’s not an assured death sentence for the animal, especially if the medical team approaches the case with consideration. Perianesthetic Mortality  Death during or shortly after anesthesia is termed […]

Read More

Summer Heat & Outdoor Time for Exotic Pets

Summer Heat & Outdoor Time for Exotic Pets

Many pet owners know that the summer heat can be very dangerous for dogs and cats. But what about exotic pets? The warm summer weather in Minnesota can present a variety of risks; however, if done safely, there are often opportunities to enjoy some outdoor time. Back in July of 2020, Dr. Andrew Bean, who is […]

Read More

How Can I Tell When My Exotic Pet is Sick?

How Can I Tell When My Exotic Pet is Sick?

It’s a tragically common scenario in exotic pet medicine: the pet’s parent tells me that my patient’s symptoms (no appetite and not moving around much) just started yesterday. Before that, it was normal. Then I do my physical exam. I discover the bird’s prominent keel bone sticking far out beyond its emaciated breast muscles. The […]

Read More