EXOTIC AND POCKET PETS:
What is an exotic pet?
An exotic pet is often defined as being a species of animal that was once considered wild and not suitable to be kept in a domestic setting. However, the desire to keep such animals as pets means that although exotic pets are fairly rare when compared to the more typically-kept cats and dogs, an increasing number of owners are opting to adopt more unusual species of animal.
Some of the types of animals that are typically characterized as being an exotic by nature include:
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Amphibians, such as frogs, salamanders and newts
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Small birds
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Spiders
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Stick insects and praying mantis
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Hissing cockroaches
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Scorpions
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Tortoises
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Turtles
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Snakes
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Lizards
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Water dragons
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Giant land snail
From their habitats to their food, this diverse range of pets have very different care requirements.
What is a pocket pet?
As you might have gathered from the name, a pocket pet is the name given to describe various types of mammals kept domestically that are much smaller than cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets.
There are lots of different animal that are often characterized as being pocket pets, including:
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Guinea pigs
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Hamsters
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Gerbils
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Mice
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Rats
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Chinchillas
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Hedgehogs
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Sugar gliders
Their small size means that pocket pets are typically kept in a cage or habitat that is large enough for them to be comfortable in, but has no means of escape for your wily furbaby.
EXOTIC AND POCKET PET CARE:
From their habitats to their food, this diverse range of pets have very different care requirements. Our veterinarians have years of experience caring for exotic and pocket pets. We offer comprehensive care for your unique pet from wellness exams to medical and surgical needs.
What is an exotic pet?
An exotic pet is often defined as being a species of animal that was once considered wild and not suitable to be kept in a domestic setting. However, the desire to keep such animals as pets means that although exotic pets are fairly rare when compared to the more typically-kept cats and dogs, an increasing number of owners are opting to adopt more unusual species of animal.
What is a pocket pet?
As you might have gathered from the name, a pocket pet is the name given to describe various types of mammals kept domestically that are much smaller than cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets.
There are lots of different animal that are often characterized as being pocket pets, including:
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Guinea pigs
-
Hamsters
-
Gerbils
-
Mice
-
Rats
-
Chinchillas
-
Hedgehogs
-
Sugar gliders