When you own a pet other than a dog or a cat, finding veterinary care can be challenging. Many vets have only trained with dogs and cats, so are reluctant or downright refuse to accept patients of other species. You won’t have that problem at Trilby Animal Hospital in Toledo, OH. We are experienced enough to care for your exotic pet or pocket pet.

What is an Exotic Pet?

There isn’t a universally accepted definition of an exotic pet. Some vets will define an exotic pet as anything other than a dog, cat, or livestock. Others will exclude pocket pet species. Some even exclude birds. Before you take your pet to a veterinarian that claims to treat exotic pets, ask if that vet has ever had experience working with your pet’s particular species. Some exotic pet vets specialize in only one category of exotic pets, like birds.

Exotic pets treated by our exotic pet vet:

• Birds
• Reptiles
• Ferrets

What is a Pocket Pet?

The term pocket pets sprouted up in the 1990s. Pocket pets usually refer to small mammals, supposedly small enough to fit in your pocket. Species like guinea pigs, chinchillas, and rabbits are usually classified as pocket pets, even though you would have to have an incredibly large pocket to fit one in. Our pocket pet vet treats:

• Rabbits
• Guinea pigs
• Hedgehogs
• Chinchillas
• Rats
• Fancy mice
• Degus
• Hamsters, including dwarf hamsters
• Gerbils

Why the Right Kind of Vet is So Important

Each species of exotic or pocket pet has its own specific medical needs. Do not assume that all vets know how to treat all species. For example, guinea pigs are deathly allergic to penicillin. Not all vets know this vital bit of information.

Your Exotic Vet and Pocket Pet Vet in Toledo, OH

If you own exotic pets or pocket pets and live in the Toledo, OH area, you are in luck. You live near the right vet for your pets – Trilby Animal Hospital. Contact us at (419) 474-5403 to make an appointment today.