FAQs

For an after-hours emergency, take your pet to the nearest animal hospital or the nearest animal urgent care center. If you feel that your pet cannot wait to be seen when your normal vet is open, it is best to take your pet to be seen right away.

You can look up exotic veterinarians in your area using an online search. You can also call a veterinary clinic in your area to see if they have any recommendations on who can see your pet. It is best to make sure you find an exotic veterinarian before an emergency arises.

Birds are known to disguise signs of illness until it is often too late for treatment. As soon as your bird shows any signs of illness, call your veterinary service and have your bird seen as soon as possible. The earlier treatment is started, the better chance your bird will have to make a recovery.

Adopting an animal can be a wonderful idea. You want to make sure you do research on the breed you are thinking of adopting and make sure that it will fit into your lifestyle. You also want to research the costs of owning a pet so you will know what to expect and have a reputable veterinary service on hand. About 66% of homes in the United States have at least one pet, according to Forbes, so your desire to own a pet is not out of the ordinary!

Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitos. Heartworm disease can be fatal if left untreated. The treatment for it can be very costly and painful. It can be prevented by monthly preventions or by an injection that lasts 6 or 12 months from your veterinary clinic.

There could be several reasons why your dog is itching. It could be inhalant allergies, food allergies, or dry skin, and it can even be from fleas. Even if you do not see any fleas on your pet, all it takes is one flea bite to cause your pet to scratch. Call our veterinary service at the Animal Hospital of Nesbit Ferry Crossing to set up an appointment for your dog to be examined.