Exotic Pet Blog

Case Study #27: Chicken Trauma (Raccoon Attack) Patient: Chicken (Age 6 months) Location: Nassau County, NY Backyard chickens are becoming increasingly popular pets in Nassau County and the outer boroughs of NYC. However, with urban farming comes urban predators. Raccoons, foxes, and even domestic dogs pose a significant threat to flocks. A 6-month-old hen was brought to Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic after a raccoon entered her coop overnight. She presented wit

Case Study #23: Rabbit Liver Lobe Torsion Surgery Patient:  Rabbit (Age 7 months) Location:  Queens, NY Liver lobe torsion (LLT) is a serious and painful emergency seen in rabbits that requires urgent veterinary care. Treatment typically requires surgical intervention and aggressive supportive care to stabilize the patient and prevent further tissue damage, internal bleeding, and the release of toxins into the bloodstream. A 7-month-old rabbit from Queens, NY, presented to ou

Species:  Corn Snake (Age 9) Location:  Queens, NY Corn Snake Reproductive Surgery (Salpingectomy) for Queens Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic Reptiles are masters at hiding symptoms of illness, even when they are suffering. The Corn Snake, a 9-year-old female patient from Queens, NY , presented with a history of anorexia (not eating) and increased activity-a common sign that a female snake is searching for a place to lay eggs. The Diagnosis: Egg Bindin

Case Study #5: Guinea Pig Bladder Stone Emergency Species:  Guinea Pig (Age 5) Location:  Great Neck, NY Guinea Pig Bladder Stone Removal (Cystotomy) in Long Island Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic Guinea pigs are wonderful family pets, but they are genetically predisposed to urinary issues, specifically Urolithiasis  (bladder stones). Guinea pigs cannot pass these stones easily, and a blockage can become a life-threatening emergency within hours. The G