Category Archives: Exotic Vet Corner Files

Learning to use the Google search option “Near Me”

By Deb Haines The “Near Me” search feature on Google is a convenient way to find local Veterinary Clinics and Veterinary Emergency Hospitals in your vicinity any where. Simply type in the business or service you’re looking for followed by ‘near me’ to get relevant results. For example, searching “animal clinics near me” will displayContinue reading “Learning to use the Google search option “Near Me””

Possible Emergency Tools

By Deb Haines Symptom checker …. Helps determine if Emergencyhttps://symptom-webdvm.lifelearn.com/ Chocolate Calculatorhttps://www.vets-now.com/dog-chocolate-toxicity-calculator/ Pet Poison helplinehttps://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/ APCA Poison helplinehttps://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control Poison control UKhttps://www.animalpoisonline.co.uk/ Poison control AU https://animalpoisons.com.au/ Poisons Help; Emergency Identification For Mushrooms & Plantshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/144798092849300/

Heartworms: What you need to know!

By Deb Haines Did you know it only takes ONE bite from an infected mosquito to start this deadly disease cycle? That’s why it’s imperative to protect your pet with regular parasite preventatives. Talk to your veterinarian what is best for your pet. *Note….From one of our PVC vets Dr. U-B Just want to addContinue reading “Heartworms: What you need to know!”

Informational Posts

Informational Posts from Exotic Vet Dr. David Jeffery By Deb Haines This file will be ongoing as Dr. Jeffery adds more educational posts to the Exotic Vet Corner HamstersBasic hamster care https://www.facebook.com/groups/148371367098260/posts/245783600690369/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXh5G96hfzAzxNL4qA1fGr7sdOtlhKVZX_h46ZZWI0HF6Zx9PS1yAqZcZJkunXP0SiMQ_Itf90u-8kUVFpo2TMftLdDanM6VYbZf1X7b2ozvzgWJaeuGBm-o4bF_I_MWPELqtkjDUcuGlrcoE3LdXeg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R RabbitsRabbits on poor diethttps://www.facebook.com/groups/148371367098260/posts/197586632176733/?__cft__[0]=AZWH6cHZlT2zSgYmQVT_6fcGVIkjMvredMG05pXOIhkxvO1KvXho35ejDhpsm_7OZBYLKhMoiChrSEiFtkWIeiLoXK7frlz-iOuGJCoS-bMdVr6N_ano4Xcw9YKO-iqRwlMZgI2t-4aqGpsK2sbga4OA&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R ParrotsParrot results of poor diet https://www.facebook.com/groups/148371367098260/posts/209154944353235/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVbPi7TE4IHaUVa5fGnMel6DZbLJvZ81BoyvFo2sb9UmR5PkOUEHdYqVNQhZ6bvLmovwtMzVTYsT2ihmezyYvZbjZ6ab_kSW9prFi7KeUL5hQzB29vUvsLthOgb0nCC5zUkcRuOWZSVCAFCafSMfsB0&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

Hibernation or Death? Hamsters

By Deb Haines New hamster owners are sometimes shocked to discover their previously healthy hamster suddenly not moving or sleeping excessively. Although this abrupt change in behavior may look scary, there’s a good chance that your hamster is experiencing torpor, a condition similar to hibernation. This can occur if your hamster is kept in coldContinue reading “Hibernation or Death? Hamsters”

Injured Wild Animal, Orphaned or Injured Baby Wild Animal: How to Help

By Deb Haines Wild animals might seem like they need our help, but unless the animal is truly orphaned or injured, there is no need to rescue them. These tips can help you decide whether to take action. IMPORTANT! Before you “rescue” any wild animal, make sure the animal really needs your help. Determine ifContinue reading “Injured Wild Animal, Orphaned or Injured Baby Wild Animal: How to Help”