Your Pet’s Best Life Starts With Wellness Exams and Preventive Medicine

Meeting the Medical Needs of Your Exotic Pet 

Exotic pets require specialized care based on their unique physiological and environmental needs. Our exotic veterinarian at Hefner Road Animal Hospital can provide veterinary services for a wide range of exotic animals, including small mammals such as rabbits and ferrets and pocket pets like guinea pigs, hamsters, and chinchillas. We also care for reptiles, including snakes, lizards, turtles, and tortoises, as well as amphibians like frogs, toads, and axolotls. We welcome avian patients, from parrots and cockatiels to finches and backyard birds, such as chickens, ducks, and geese. 

If you have an exotic pet not listed above, we encourage you to call us at (405) 773-5557 to ask whether we have treatment options for your pet.

Vet Care for Reptiles, Amphibians, and Birds

Reptiles, amphibians, and avian species have unique health concerns that require specific veterinary knowledge. Our team is experienced in treating these kinds of exotic pets.

  • Wellness exams are recommended annually to perform a physical examination and detect symptoms of developing health conditions.
  • Husbandry consultations offer guidance to optimize your pet’s environment and nutrition. Improper housing, temperature, humidity, and diet can cause health problems in reptiles, amphibians, and birds.
  • Surgical procedures can be performed by our exotic veterinarian for replies and birds, including laceration repairs, wound management, mass removals, and select soft-tissue surgeries.
  • Sick care appointments are used to diagnose and treat parasitic infections, nutritional deficiencies, and other health concerns. If needed, we can refer you to a trusted exotic specialist for illnesses that need specific care.

Small Mammal Vet Care

Small mammals have specialized health needs that require expert attention. At Hefner Road Animal Hospital, we offer a variety of services for the health and wellness of your small mammal pet.

  • Annual wellness exams are strongly recommended for detecting early signs of illness in rabbits, ferrets, and pocket pets. Our thorough exams include physical checkups, weight checks, and physical dental assessments.
  • Husbandry consultations regarding proper diet, habitat, and socialization can give pet owners the tools they need to take proper care of their small mammal. We offer expert advice on cage setups, bedding, food choices, and enrichment activities.
  • Dental care can be an important need as pets like rabbits and rats are prone to dental overgrowth, which can lead to pain and eating difficulties. We can perform routine dental procedures like teeth trimming.
  • Small mammal surgical services are available, including spay and neuter procedures, mass removals, laceration repairs, wound management, and select other soft-tissue surgeries.

Sick care will be given to small mammals and pocket pets exhibiting abnormal or illness-related behavior. Should there be a health issue with your pet that we are not equipped to handle, we will refer you to a caring exotic pet specialist.

Book an Appointment for Your Exotic Pet Today

Our team at Hefner Road Animal Hospital wants your exotic pet to live a long, healthy life. To schedule an appointment with our exotic veterinarian or if you have an exotic pet and are unsure whether we can provide care, give us a call at (405) 773-5557.

Hefner Road Animal Hospital has an exotic veterinarian that treats rabbits, ferrets, pocket pets, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and more for residents of Oklahoma City, Bethany, Beacon Hill, The Village, Wilshire Ridge, Warr Acres, and the surrounding area.