Exotic Pet Blog

Case Study #28: Sugar Glider Neuter Patient:  Sugar Glider (Age 1) Location:  NYC Metro Area Sugar Glider Neuter and Wellness Care for NYC Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic Sugar Gliders are unique marsupials that bond closely with their owners. However, intact male sugar gliders can present specific behavioral and physical challenges. A 1-year-old intact male Sugar Glider from the NYC Metro area presented to Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic

Rabbit Facial Abscess and Severe Dental Disease Treatment for Long Island Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic Rabbits have a remarkable ability to hide when something is wrong. As prey animals, they naturally conceal signs of pain or illness, and this tendency makes dental disease both common and risky if left unnoticed. What often looks like a small eye issue or a minor swelling on the cheek can actually be the tip of an iceberg, hiding a serious infectio

Ferrets are energetic, playful companions, but they are prone to a specific "triad" of diseases as they age: Adrenal Disease, Insulinoma, and Lymphoma. Additionally, ferrets can suffer from urinary tract issues. It is not uncommon for a ferret to present with multiple conditions simultaneously, requiring a veterinary team with deep expertise in ferret medicine. The patient, a 5-year-old neutered male ferret from Long Island, NY , came to Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary

Rabbit Toe Amputation & Osteomyelitis Species:  Rabbit (Age 10) Location:  Queens, NY Rabbit Osteomyelitis and Thymoma Management for Queens Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic Geriatric rabbits, specifically those over the age of 8, often face complex health challenges that require a delicate balance of surgical intervention and long-term medical management. Recently, we treated a distinguished 10-year-old rabbit from Queens, NY , proving that age is just

Understanding a serious rabbit emergency.

Guinea pig housing done right.

Tips to stop your rabbit from chewing, digging, and more.

What every ferret owner should know about adrenal disease.

Signs, causes, and care tips for scurvy.

What every rabbit parent should know about those teeth.

Can bird flu affect pets? Get the facts.

Give your hedgehog the pampering they deserve!

Pro Tips: Learn what our veterinarians recommend feeding your pet rabbit or guinea pig.

Get pro tips from a specialty chinchilla vet.

Help your bunny find their new BFF.

One birthday gift to skip this year.

Best Guinea Friends Forever

Outsmart your rebel ferret

Does your hamster need chicken soup?

The virus all the rabbits are talking about.