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An exotic veterinarian is one who treats non-standard companion animals. This can include some or all of the following: "pocket pets" like rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets; reptiles like snakes, iguanas, lizards; fish; amphibians like frogs; birds ranging from cockatiels to parrots; exotic wildlife such as deer, raccoons, skunks and owls; foreign animals such as zoologic collections (lions, antelopes, bears, etc.).
If you have an unusual animal, it is highly advised that you search around for a veterinarian who has experience with treating that animal prior to the animal getting sick. Calling around for a veterinarian who can treat your reticulated python when it is dangerously sick at 2 AM on a Sunday is not fun and could result in a life-threatening delay in treatment.
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How young can you be to be an exotic vet?
27 or 28
What would you expect of a exotic animal vet?
I would expect them to be a vet who treats, cures, looks after and put down etc exotic wildlife. They would need to be trained as a wildlife vet, and probably first start as a pet/general vet.
Is there a special name for people who work with exotic animals as a vet nurse?
it call Assist vet for help the animals. with head vet. sometime volunteer
What do you do when a gunea pig has a cold?
Call your local exotic pet vet immediately.
Do you need an exotic vet for guinea pigs?
if you ask your normal vet they may have someone who can care for guinea pigs. At my local vet there is someone who can care for guinea pigs
What career pays the most working with animals?
i would say an exotic animal vet
Can you take a salamander to the vet?
yes but try to find one that specialises in exotic animals
How long will it take to go to college for becoming an exotic vet?
4-12 years
Is it normal that your hamsters urine smells fishy?
You should take her to an exotic pet vet for a check up.
How do you treat a guinea pig that's been bitten?
take it to the vet asap. hopefully you looked up a vet that specializes in exotic pets beforehand. http://www.guinealynx.info/emergency.html
What should you do to a water turtle that has swollen eyes and doesn't eat?
Take your turtle to a qualified reptile or exotic vet.
What can you do to treat hair loss in a hamster?
Only thing you should do is to take it to an exotic vet since it could have mites or mange or some other type of parasite that needs a vet to get rid of.
