When you have birds or exotic pets in your family, you expect them to be treated with the same level of care that a dog or cat in the family would be treated. However, it is often difficult to find veterinarians that are trained to treat exotic pets. These pets need specialized care. At Bay Road Animal Hospital in Sarasota, FL, we have the all tools and experience needed to take care of your exotic animal.

What Are Exotic Pets?

Most veterinarians consider exotics to be any animals that are not dogs or cats. This may include pocket animals, reptiles, birds, guinea pigs, or even large animals. Specialization is required to meet the needs of these unique animals. Call us if you are not sure if your animal is appropriate for our animal hospital. We are equipped to meet a wide range of needs for birds and exotics.

What Care Do Birds and Exotics Need?

There are numerous things your birds and exotic pets need in order to be taken care of properly. A good place to start is by consulting with our veterinarians. We can educate you about the needs of your specific pet. Here are some of the things we will talk about on your first visit:

• Environment: Does your pet need a cage, specific light or temperature needs, or heat? Many reptiles have special environmental needs, so our vets can let you know.
• Vaccinations: Rabbits, ferrets, potbellied pigs, foxes, and many other exotics need vaccinations to be cared for properly.
• Preventive care: We can help you with preventive care to avoid expenses down the road.

Our veterinary team will also determine if your exotic pet needs nail trims, wing trims and wing maintenance, parasite protection, teeth cleanings, and more. Additionally, we offer emergency care for exotic pets.

Before your appointment, be sure that your pet has a carrier or cage made of plastic, acrylic, or wire, that it can be transported in. It's a good idea to feed your pet very little before the appointment, as it will make it easier for us to offer it treats when we are taking care of it.

Request an Appointment

If you have an exotic pet, we can help take care of it. If you are new to the birds and exotics world and want to know how to take care of your new pet, our veterinary team can tell you everything you need to know. At Bay Road Animal Hospital in Sarasota, FL, we have comprehensive care methods for every animal, including your exotic new friend. To learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment, call us today.

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