Posts Tagged: birds August 10, 2026 by Heidi Brenegan Common Health Problems in Exotic Pets: What Owners Should Know Exotic pets encounter many common health problems because their healthcare needs are surprisingly complex. And unlike dogs and cats, many exotic pets are prey species—which means they are naturally very good at hiding signs of pain or illness. By the time an exotic pet looks obviously sick, their health problem may already be serious. That makes two […] Read More 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 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? 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
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