Pocket Pets & Exotics

Caring for pocket pets and exotics can be challenging. Before purchasing an exotic pet make sure you have a veterinarian near by who has some specialty with these small creatures.

At Beechwood Animal Hospital, Dr. Poulin and Dr. Inkpen bring experience with rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hedgehogs and pocket pets.

For more information please call the clinic: (613) 748-9820

Exotics include:

• Guinea Pigs          Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, and Hamsters
• Degus                   Quick Guide
• Chinchillas            Chinchilla Care
• Hedgehogs          Caring for Hedgehogs 
• Rabbits              Quick Guide

Just because they’re small doesn’t mean they can’t benefit from veterinary attention. Teeth, which grow continuously in gerbils, guinea pigs, and hamsters, often require trimming. (We can also recommend appropriate chew toys, which may help keep the teeth worn down.) Parasites such as lice, mites, and fleas can infest your pet. In addition, these companion animals can suffer from other health issues.

Call us if your pet stops eating, loses weight, appears quieter than normal, has discharge from the eyes or nose, or develops a lump on its body. We can help maintain the health of your pocket pet.