Exotic Pet Blog

Case Study #34: Iguana Bladder Stone Surgery Patient: Green Iguana (Age 6) Location: Queens, NY Green Iguanas are impressive reptiles, but keeping them healthy in the New York climate requires strict attention to UV lighting, temperature, and diet. When these factors are off balance, even slightly, iguanas are prone to metabolic diseases and urinary stones. A 6-year-old female Green Iguana from Queens, NY, presented to our clinic on emergency. She was lethargic, weak, and suf

Case Study #33: Axolotl Oral Tumor Surgery Patien t: Axolotl (Age 6) Location:  NYC Metro Area Axolotls are unique, fully aquatic salamanders that have become increasingly popular pets in New York. They live entirely in water, breathe through delicate external gills, and have very specific environmental and metabolic needs, which means their medical care requires a specialized understanding of their biology. A 6-year-old female Axolotl presented to Long Island Bird & Exotics

Blue-Tongue Skinks are robust, friendly reptiles that make excellent pets. However, like all reptiles, they are prone to shedding issues (dysecdysis) if humidity levels are not perfect. When old skin wraps tightly around toes or the tail tip, it cuts off blood circulation, leading to a condition called avascular necrosis . R A 10-year-old male Blue-Tongue Skink from Long Island, NY , presented to our clinic with swelling in his front foot. A closer look revealed a much more s

Case Study #17: Chameleon Burn Care and Spay Surgery Species: Veiled Chameleon (Age 1) From: Queens, NY Keeping a chameleon healthy requires a precise balance of humidity, temperature, and nutrition. When that balance is off, even slightly, serious medical issues can arise. One common issue we see in reptiles involves thermal burns from heat lamps, and yet, a traumatic injury like a burn can uncover an underlying systemic problem. The patient, a 1-year-old female Veiled Chame

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