Exotic Pet Health and Safety Issues

Find a vet in North Carolina to treat your exotic pet.

A listing of vets that see exotic pets in Nevada.

A list of exotics vets in Missouri.

Exotic pets should be kept away from the plants we know that poison other house pets. Take a look at this list of garden toxins and poisonous plants.

If your pet rat, mouse, gerbil or guinea pig is itching and scratching, they may have a common ecto-parasite - lice. The word is intimidating and probably makes you itch just thinking about it, but never fear, important advice is here.

An explanation of herbivore teeth and why they need to be trimmed.

A 2008 report from the American Academy of Pediatrics states that families with young children should avoid exotic pets due to the risks of illness or injury. What are the risks and what can be done to minimize them?

How to prevent salmonella infections from pet reptiles.

Tips to help keep your exotic pets safe at Halloween.

A look at how the holidays can be stressful and even dangerous for our pets.

In warmer months it is very important to make sure our pets do not get overheated or dehydrated. This is especially true for cold-blooded pets that rely on external temperatures to regulate their body temperatures. Here's some advice to help exotic pets cope with heat.

Some steps you can take if your small pet has escaped and is hiding out somewhere in your home.

How to include your pet in your plan in case of a natural disaster.

What is a zoonosis? What are some examples related to exotic pets?

A discussion of the risks of contracting Salmonella from reptiles, from your About.com guide.

A recent report about cases of human Salmonella linked to pet hamsters, mice and rats sparked a fair amount of media attention. It is important to heed the warnings associated with this information without panicking.

Information on lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus, LCMV, a zoonosis that is transmissable from hamsters, mice and other rodents to people.

An outbreak of monkeypox linked to pet prairie dogs and Gambian pouched rats in the US led the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a joint order that banned the import of several African rodents and also the transport, sale or release of pet prairie dogs.

Information about a Health Canada Advisory - about hamsters and other rodents in parts of Canada that are possibly infected with a disease called Tularemia, which can also infect people.

An overview of psittacosis, which can be devastating to pet birds and can also cause serious illness in people.

Pet birds are extremely susceptible to a wide variety of household dangers, and owners need to be vigilant about protecting their birds from dangers throughout the home.

Gout symptoms and information relating to reptile gout.

Is your pet snake sneezing? Do you think he has a snake cold or possible respiratory infection? Read on to find out what this could be from and what to do.

Exotic pets, just like dogs and cats, get sick. Prepare for those expenses with exotic pet insurance. VPI is an insurer of exotic pets and offer plans for almost every type of exotic pets. Learn more here.

A resource for information on the Kroger pet food recall of 2010.

This is the source for all your pet food recalls. Dog, cat, and exotic pet food recalls are listed here.

Spring means flowers! Be aware of the possible dangers to your exotic pets during this blooming time of year. What is poisonous for dogs and cats may also hurt many of our exotic pets. Poisonous plants for pets are all around you!

Pets are affected when disaster strikes a home. Find out how to be prepared and what to do with your pets if disaster strikes your home.

When disaster strikes there isn't much time to think or gather your pet's belongings, much less your own. Be prepared ahead of time by making go bags for yourselves and your pets. Check out this list of contents for your pet's go bags.

Animal hoarding is a serious issue and people who are animal hoarders are often too scared or embarrassed to ask for help. Read more about animal hoarding here.

If you are looking for an Alaska exotics vet, you came to the right place!

Find an Alabama exotics vet for your pet here!

Check out this page if you are looking for an Arizona exotics vet.

If you are looking for a Colorado exotics vet, look no further. Check out this list of exotics vets in Colorado for your exotic pet of choice.

If you are looking for an exotics vet in Connecticut look no further! Check out this Connecticut exotics vet list to find the right vet for your exotic pet.

Not all vets see exotics. Finding an exotics vet can be quite the task but aside from calling every vet in the state, your best bet may be this reference of exotics vets. Take a look here if you are looking for a reptile vet, avian vet, pocket pet vet, or a vet for some other kind of exotic pet.

Not all vets in Delaware treat all exotic pets. Check out this list if you are looking for a Delaware exotics vet for your special exotic.

Find an exotics vet in Florida.

Find a Hawaii exotics vet here.

Find an Iowa exotics vet here.

Check this list for an Idaho exotics vet.

Check out this list for an Illinois exotics vet for you exotic pet.

Is using bleach to clean cages safe?

Find a Louisiana exotics vet here for your rabbit, reptile, or other exotic pet.

Find the perfect Kansas exotics vet for your pet here.

Following the escape of dozens of exotic animals from an Ohio farm there are many thoughts and emotions going through people's minds.

Read about what those lumps on your reptile's neck may be.

A listing of Kentucky exotics vets.

Check out this list of exotics vets to find one in Maryland.

Check out this list of Massachusetts exotics vets.

A list of Michigan exotics vets.

Find a Minnesota exotics vet here.

Find a Mississippi exotics vet here.

Take a look at this list to find a Maine exotics vet.

Find an Arkansas exotics vet for your exotic pet.

A listing of Montana exotics vets.

Find a vet to treat your exotic pet in Nebraska.

A list of exotics vets in New Hampshire.

A listing of exotics vets in New Jersey.

Find a vet for your exotics pet in New Mexico.

Check out this list of New York Exotics Vets to find the perfect doctor for your pet.

A list of exotics vets in North Dakota.