Exotic Vet Care

06/12/2026

Some of the birds we have here say the strangest things 😂 we love them anyways ❤️

06/10/2026

❤️‍🩹🐀 This sweet 2.5 year old rat presented for a large mammary mass. Unfortunately, she has been dealing with this for quite a long time. This type of tumor is very common in rats. They start small until they grow rapidly.

We discussed the high risk of surgical removal, however it was that or end of life care as this was significantly impacting her quality of life. After a week of medications, the owner came back as the mass continued to grow. She decided to proceed with surgical removal.

Our experienced team was able to remove the tumor with an uneventful surgery. Her tumor was her twin - they each weighed 270g after the procedure! She was walking around with double her body weight. 😮 She was given postoperative hormone suppression and will stay on a course of pain medication and antibiotics.

She is an older lady, but her owner was willing to give her a chance of some better days in her golden age and it paid off… even a little more time is better than none at all. 🌼🌻🌞🌈

06/08/2026

As a fear-free practice, we stay on the alert for products and methods to help reduce the stress of travel and transport. We are excited to bring in a new pheromone product for rabbits to our clinic and online store. Read all about it here:

Exotic Vet Care helps your rabbit live a stress-free life and enjoy a fear-free visit with therapeutic pheromones.

06/07/2026

Exotic Vet Care is duck approved ✅

06/05/2026

🦔 Have you ever seen a hedgehog’s teeth?! Hedgehogs have between 34 and 44 teeth. Just like other pets, plaque buildup can occur so we recommend a good physical that includes a dental exam every 6 months.

🦷 As part of our duty as a fear-free practice, we do use a light sedation to get a good exam done for all hedgies. Otherwise you typically can’t see much!

Fun fact: baby hedgies are called Hoglets. 💕

06/03/2026

We are proud to announce that our Medical Director, Alberto Hernandez, is now DR. Hernandez! He took the final portion of the DVM examination in Las Vegas last month, and just received notification of his achievement. Please join us in welcoming our newest Associate Veterinarian, Dr. Alberto Hernandez!

06/01/2026

June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and we want to help ensure you have everything you need in case of hurricanes, fire, or other disasters. This is an excellent guide detailing plans to have in place and supplies to have on hand. Be prepared, not scared!

Prevent tragedy by preparing for a disaster or emergency evacuation before it happens.

05/27/2026

World Parrot Day is May 31, but voting is ON! Does a Timneh Grey make your day? Is the Mitchell's Lorikeet pretty sweet? Does the Yellow-Naped Amazon have it going on? Does the Great Green Macaw make you say "Awww!"? Or is the Kākā A-OK? We can't decide, we love them all! Cast your vote to decide who will win Parrot of the Year at the link below:

By participating in this contest, not only do you help highlight the importance of protecting these vibrant creatures, but you also stand a chance to win a one-year membership and an exclusive World Parrot Day t-shirt!

05/25/2026

Today we honor our fallen heroes, those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us all. We will be back at 8am tomorrow to serve you. Our app is available 24/7 for online appointment scheduling and refill requests. Our Emergencies page has all the information you need to stabilize your pet at home and book an appointment for tomorrow online or determine if you should head to the ER:
https://birdsandexotics.com/emergency/