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Wellness Care

Wellness/preventative care is a critical component to keeping your animal happy and comfortable. Often times animals hide their illnesses until it is too late, which makes routine physical examinations critical. By being able to identify and correct husbandry problems and find signs of early illness, we can help to prevent and treat problems earlier for your pet. All too often we see pocket pets after they have been ill for weeks or months which makes treating and “fixing” them much more difficult. Earlier detection means a healthier and happier pet!

Preventative care also includes:

  • immunizations for species requiring vaccinations
  • deworming
  • consultations on correct husbandry and diet for your exotic pet

hamster

Wellness Care

A comprehensive examination from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail.

By performing a complete examination we will be looking for:

  • any discharge from the face which could indicate an upper respiratory infection or signs of a dental problem
  • dentition changes/problems of incisors and cheek teeth
  • changes with the heart or lungs such as heart murmurs

Routine fecal examinations look for intestinal parasites and to evaluate for any changes in color or consistency which may indicate a health problem.

Nail trims

ferret baby
Wellness Care

A comprehensive examination from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail.

By performing a complete examination it will help us look for:

  • dental tartar or periodontal disease
  • changes with the heart or lungs such as heart murmurs
  • changes with coat and skin that may be signs of adrenal disease or seasonal problems
  • any abdominal masses or changes with the spleen

Vaccinations will be discussed.

Routine fecal examinations:

  • to look for intestinal parasites
  • to evaluate for any changes in color or consistency which may indicate a health problem.

Nail trims

guinea ear
Wellness Care

A comprehensive examination from the tip of the nose to the rump.

By performing a detailed examination we will be looking for:

  • signs of discharge from the face which could indicate an upper respiratory infection or a dental problem
  • dentition changes/problems of incisors and cheek teeth
  • signs of abdominal discomfort or stones
  • changes with the coat and skin which could point to disease or hormonal issues like coat changes seen with ovarian tumors

Routine fecal examinations:

  • to look for intestinal parasites
  • to evaluate for any changes in color or consistency which may indicate a health problem

Nail trims

rabbit scale
Wellness Care

A comprehensive examination from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail.

By performing a complete examination we will be looking for:

  • discharge from the face which could indicate an upper respiratory infection or signs of a dental problem,
  • dentition changes/problems of incisors and cheek teeth
  • normal gastrointestinal sounds to ensure no signs of early gut stasis

Routine fecal examinations

  • to look for intestinal parasites
  • to evaluate for any changes in color or consistency which may indicate a health problem.

Nail Trims

pig bath
Wellness Care

A comprehensive examination from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail.

By performing a detailed examination we will be looking for:

  • condition of skin and ears (signs of overly dry or irritated or infected)
  • evidence of entropion (rolled in eyelids) or eye discharge

Evaluation of body conditioning to ensure that your pig is at a proper weight and review nutritional recommendations with you.

Vaccinations will be discussed.

Hoof Trimming

Routine fecal examinations

  • to look for intestinal parasites
  • to evaluate for any changes in color or consistency which may indicate a health problem

What People
Have Said

 "I am truly amazed at the care we received for Rambo and Rudy. Dr Barr is very caring and treated both our dogs like we would treat them."
- Nancy K., Green Bay
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