Surgery in exotic pets is always a little scary. Whether it’s a routine procedure, like your fellas “big boy’ appointment, or an unexpected operation for an illness or injury, there is always an element of risk. Here are some steps you can take to be prepared. Identify an Exotic Vet Finding an exotic vet that … Continue Reading
Blindness in Rabbits Rabbits aren’t known for having particularly spectacular vision. Rabbits have poor depth perception and rely more on their sense of smell and hearing than eyesight. Some rabbits, however, are at a particular disadvantage. Red-eyed white rabbits (REWs) sometimes have more vision problems than usual. Vision loss can also occur due to age, … Continue Reading
Your house bun has come a long way from her wild ancestors. Pet rabbits are an entirely different species than the cottontail rabbits that are native to the United States. Domesticated rabbits wouldn’t even be able to reproduce with the little guys you might see in your garden. While your bunny and her friends descend … Continue Reading
In the wild, guinea pigs hide signs of illness as long as possible as a survival mechanism. Guinea pigs are prey animals, and showing signs of weakness makes them an easy target for predators. According to Dr. Amy Guernsey-Youngblood, practice owner and veterinarian at University Veterinary Care Center in Topeka, KS, “They mask their illnesses … Continue Reading
Vegetables are healthy, and guinea pig veggies are a must. All you need are some greens, carrots, tomatoes and you have a balanced diet, right? Not quite.
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