Common Health Problems in Exotic Pets: What Owners Should Know 

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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