Caring for reptiles can be complicated since they often hide their illnesses. This means that a sick exotic pet is often much more critical than we can see. For surgical procedures we reduce stress and provide the best pain management options for them to help ease recovery.
LizardsA tumor (or mass) is an abnormal growth of tissue which can be either benign (a localized growth that does not tend to act aggressively and tends to not spread to other areas) or malignant (a cancerous growth with the potential to spread to other areas of the body).
Due to the potential of any abnormal growth to be cancerous it is often recommended to surgically remove the growth if it is growing rapidly in size, changing shape or color, in an area of high motion that could affect the pet’s ability to move comfortably, causing pain or irritation to the pet.
SnakesA tumor (or mass) is an abnormal growth of tissue which can be either benign (a localized growth that does not tend to act aggressively and tends to not spread to other areas) or malignant (a cancerous growth with the potential to spread to other areas of the body).
Due to the potential of any abnormal growth to be cancerous it is often recommended to surgically remove the growth if it is growing rapidly in size, changing shape or color, in an area of high motion that could affect the pet’s ability to move comfortably, causing pain or irritation to the pet.
Turtles & TortoisesThe beak of a turtle or tortoise may become overgrown due to improper nutrition or husbandry care, or may become cracked and damaged due to traumas. Trimming of the beak may be needed to help prevent further trauma and breaking or to help shorten the beak to allow for normal eating.
Shell damage or cracking is most commonly due to trauma from the accidents by the owner (such as being stepped on or being ran over) or due to trauma from other pets in the household (like being bit by a dog). Shell cracking and damage can also occur due to improper nutrition or husbandry issues but are not seen as commonly. Since a turtle or tortoise depends on its shell to help protect its internal organs damaged shells must be fixed in a timely manner.
What People
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"Sophie received excellent treatment, love and care for a foreign body removal surgery at Countrycare. I thought when I took her back to get her stitches out she might not want to go but she ran right in and was happy to see everyone. I can't say enough to express my gratitude to Dr. Barr, Dr. Strickfaden and the staff at Countrycare for saving Sophie's life. Every day we watch her run around and play and are so grateful she is still with us." - Kathy M., Luxemburg
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