Exotic Animal Veterinary Services

 

Rabbits, Pet Rodents, Companion Cage Birds, Poultry, Domestic Pigeons & Doves, and Other Exotic Animals

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Rabbits

Dr. Bob has owned these incredible animals most of his life and has an in-depth knowledge of their special needs. Whether it's a new bunny or an established family member, Dr. Bob can help!

Rabbits are becoming extremely pupular as companion animals, and they are frequently cared for at Boot Road Veterinary Clinic.  Dr. Bob will examine your rabbit and offer you expert guidance on how to care for your pet. Rabbit care is much different than for other animals. 

• Rabbit Diet: Rabbits require a high-fiber diet. Dr. Bob will discuss with you available feed options for your rabbit to meet their dietary needs.
• Ever-Growing Teeth:  Rabbits' teeth grow throughout their lives, so as part of your rabbit's checkup, Dr. Bob will examine your rabbit's front and back teeth and point out any dental abnormalities that need to be managed.
• Rabbit Behavior:  Dr. Bob will discuss your rabbit's behavior with you so you know how to make sure your rabbit feels comfortable and happy. 
• Handling:  Dr. Bob will show you how to properly handle your rabbit, as these animals have very delicate skeletons that can be easily damaged by rough or improper movements.
• Rabbit Medical Care:  Dr. Bob offers complete medical care for rabbits for conditions as slow eating, skin problems, and respiratory problems.  He performs surgery on rabbits including spays and neuters with safe anesthesia.  

Dr. Bob will do his best to make sure you and your rabbit understand each other and have a long-lasting relationship.

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Small Rodents and Pocket Pets

This is a diverse group of commonly kept pets which includes Guinea Pigs, Rats, Mice, Hamsters, and Gerbils.  These smaller but very popular creatures will receive top notch care at our clinic. Dr. Bob has worked with all of these species and owned most of them. He has several guinea pigs and helps to maintain the health of some very successful Show guinea pig herds.  Dr. Bob is well versed in the care of these types of pets and will provide you with a comprehensive physical exam including advice on nutrition, housing, and exercise, from choosing the correct running wheel for your haster to the proper bedding for your guinea pig.

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Companion Cage Birds

These animals have always been popular pets given the diversity of the species encompassing the tiny finch to the resplenet macaw.  They have a special place in people's hearts - especially Dr. Bob's.  Dr. Bob has a passion for these amazing animals and has been involved with them for years. (He maintains a colony of parakeets on the clinic grounds!) He understands their unique needs and specific medical care. Dr. Bob provides care for all species of bird, not just the large, flashy parrots.  He sees finches, canaries, parakeets, and more!

It takes experience and knowledge to care for these incredible creatures, as their care is extremely different from that of dogs and cats.  Birds are notorious for masking their medical problems until it is too late.  Because of this behavior, it is very important to seek regular care for pet birds. 

Dr. Bob provides routine examinations for your birds so that you can spend may happy and healthy years together.  Dr. Bob will assist you with all of your pet birds' needs including dietary counseling, medical care for common illnesses, and appropriate grooming for nails, wings, and beaks.  

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Poultry (Chickens, Hens, Roosters, Guinea Fowl, Ducks, and Geese)

Poultry have become popular in recent years as backyard pets. Dr. Bob has extensive experience with these birds and has cared for them and raised them for over 40 years. He has experience with adult care, neonatal chicks, and duckling care as well as egg incubation. Dr Bob’s specialty is in the management of the small backyard flock.

When poultry visit our office, they are given the same treatment as any other animals with a complete physical exam. Dr. Bob can help you with husbandry, shelter, proper diet, and safety.  Poultry are prone to predator attacks, so a safe habitiat is extremely important. 

All species of poultry are welcome at Boot Road, including but not limited to chickens, ducks, quail, pheasants, ornamental and exotic specifies, peafowl, swans, and all kinds of water fowl. 

We can also help with the treatment and management of neonatal poultry.  Baby chicks and ducks require specific feeding, care, and environmental conditions starting on day one so they can survive and thrive.  Dr. Bob can assist with all of these aspects of poultry rearing.

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Domestic Pigeons and Doves

These docile birds make incredible pets. Often underappreciated and misunderstood, their diverse colors, feather ornaments, and soothing voices capitvate those who take the time to consider them. Dr. Bob has been involved with these birds for over 30 years and is very competent with their medical care.  He can help you manage their care and husbandry as well as any medical issues that arise.  Pigeons and doves are overall very hardy birds, but they are prone to repiratory and intestinal issues as well as flight-related trauma, since they are very powerful flyers.  

Dr. Bob can assist you with proper housing and nutrition for these birds.  Because many of them are domesticated, their diet and housing requirements and not complicated, but they must be corect for your pet to be happy and healthy.