Exotic Pet Blog

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