If you find a fast-growing tumor on your rat, the best step is to schedule a veterinary exam as soon as possible, since mammary tumors in rats can grow rapidly and are most treatable when addressed early. At Exotic Animal Veterinary Center in Pasadena, CA, our exotic animal veterinarians frequently evaluate and treat tumors on…
Yes, a chinchilla dropping food is one of the earliest and most reliable signs of chinchilla dental disease, and it deserves prompt veterinary attention rather than a wait-and-see approach. At Exotic Animal Veterinary Center in Pasadena, CA, our exotic animal veterinarians regularly diagnose this condition in pets whose only visible symptom was avoiding or dropping…
Yes, hamster severe diarrhea can absolutely be a sign of wet tail, which is a fast-moving and potentially fatal intestinal disease that requires emergency veterinary care. At Exotic Animal Veterinary Center in Pasadena, CA, our veterinarians treat wet tail as one of the most urgent conditions affecting hamsters, since severe diarrhea combined with rapid dehydration…
Yes, frequent rabbit straining can be a sign of life-threatening bladder disease or bladder stones, and it should never be dismissed as a minor digestive issue. At Exotic Animal Veterinary Center in Pasadena, CA, our veterinarians can diagnose this symptom as a sign of serious urinary tract conditions, including bladder sludge, bladder stones, and urinary…
Yes, your small exotic mammal could be sick if you notice changes in eating, energy, or droppings, since these animals are masters at hiding illness until it becomes serious. At Exotic Animal Veterinary Center in Pasadena, CA, our veterinarians see this pattern every week: a rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, or chinchilla that “seemed fine yesterday”…