Pocket Pets Services in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Small mammals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas and hamsters are referred to as pocket pets. They can suffer from very similar issues as our dogs and cats do, and our hospital recommends veterinary care.
Which pocket pets do you service?
At Fairview Animal Hospital, Dr. Dibblee performs full physical exams on rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, degus, chinchillas, hedgehogs, ferrets and others. Also discussed are the specific husbandry requirements which are the unique diet, ideal temperatures, cage setup, and substrate recommendations for the particular pet being examined.
How much do you charge for pocket pet examination?
For pricing, please contact the hospital and we will be happy to provide you with a quote.
Do pocket pets get dental disease?
Pocket pets can get dental disease. The pets we see most commonly for dental disease are rabbits, rats and guinea pigs. The most common problem seen is malocclusion or improper alignment of teeth. Some teeth in our pocket pets continue to grow throughout the life of the animal. If these teeth become overgrown, the animal will experience pain and discomfort and not be able to meet its nutritional requirements. It can manifest in your pet as drooling, grinding of the teeth, dropping food, and weight loss. Treatment involves trimming the teeth with the pet under general anesthetic after a thorough discussion with the veterinarian.
