EXOTIC CAT VET

Exotic Cat Veterinarian Serving Ohio

Whether you own a savannah, serval, caracal, bobcat, or other exotic cat, they all have special needs to stay healthy and live a long life. Our exotic cat vet, Dr. Riggs, has over 30 years of experience caring for exotic cats and is qualified to treat all breeds of exotic cats. We offer full health care programs for exotic cats and consult with you each step of the way to help you make informed decisions about your pets health. The exotic cat veterinarian services we provide include

Exotic Cat Routine Exams

Routine exams are helpful in detecting potential problems before they escalate to unmanageable levels. We will discuss any concerns you have and check your pets eyes, ears, skin, mouth, nails, and listen to vitals. If anything abnormal is discovered, we may recommend testing to assist in diagnosis.

Examples of Tests Offered:

  • COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC): A CBC is great laboratory tool that allows a veterinarian to “peek” inside your bird. By assessing the variety of blood parameters we can detect infections, viral diseases, blood parasites, response to disease, and states of anemia to name a few. This test can be done in our office at the time of your bird’s exam to aid in our ability to assess your pet’s health.
  • BLOOD PROFILING: A blood profile or serum chemistry series is a group of blood tests used to assess various organ functions or disease states. Kidney function, liver abnormalities, pancreatic disease are but a few of the conditions a blood profile can help evaluate.
  • SEROLOGIC TESTING/SPECIFIC DISEASE TESTS:
    Serologic tests use a combination of technologies (including state-of-the-art DNA probe tests) to screen your pet for the presence of various contagious diseases. Some examples of common tests used are:
  • CHLAMYDIA TESTING: Chlamydia, or parrot fever, is a contagious bacterial disease of birds that is also potentially contagious to humans. A variety of symptoms can be displayed and some birds can be healthy acting carriers. Although a culture is the “gold standard” for testing, a number of different tests are available to use in different situations to screen for this important disease.
  • PBFD: Psittacine beak and feather disease is a viral disease capable of infecting a wide variety of bird species. This potentially fatal disease can progress slowly or rapidly and involve a range of feather and beak lesions. Although no cure is currently available, this test can be used to help screen for the presence or absence of this disease in your pet.
  • POLYOMA: Polyoma virus is another potentially devastating disease of pet birds that has a variety of presentations and outcomes. Lesions can involve feathers or cause widespread tissue destruction and acute illness. Testing as well as a vaccine is available for this disease.
  • PACHECO’S: Pacheco’s disease is a highly infective herpes virus of birds. Disease can be rapid, widespread, and fatal or sporadic with asymptomatic carriers. DNA testing is now available to help detect and prevent this catastrophic disease.

Exotic Cat Vaccinations

There are a lot of vaccinations available for exotic cats but not all cats need all vaccinations. We will formulate the best vaccination plan based on your animals breed, lifestyle, age, risk of exposure, previous vaccination history, overall health, reproductive status, and travel.

Exotic Cat Parasite Control & Prevention

Exotic Cat Nutritional Consultation

Parasites can cause not only discomfort but also illness that may become fatal if not treated. We provide parasite control for internal and external parasites in order to keep your exotic cat pest free. A simple parasite program will eliminate worries.

Exotic cats have special nutritional needs. We provide nutritional consultation to guarantee your cat is getting the proper nutrients as he was designed to do in the wild. A balanced diet is critical to maintaining optimal health.

Exotic Cat Dental Care

We provide dental care to keep your cat’s teeth and gums in good condition. Tooth abnormality’s and infections usually require veterinary attention. Regular dental care is the best way to prevent problems. If you already have a problem, we have the expertise to treat it.

Guinea Pig Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Surgical Procedures

Guinea Pig Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Surgical Procedures

Our goal is to keep your pet healthy and prevent illness. If your pet is injured or ill, rest assured that we have the tools necessary to diagnose the problem and offer state-of-the-art treatment. From blood testing and radiographs to ultrasound and endoscopy, we have the means to track down your pets’ problems. Once the problem is uncovered we have the expertise, equipment, and the years of experience needed to provide the therapy or surgical procedures required to help our patients.

Exotic Cat Laboratory Testing/Blood Work

We perform all necessary laboratory testing and blood work to diagnose potential problems. Testing is often a critical component in detecting illness and diagnosing your exotic animal so we can immediately begin proper treatment.

Parasites can cause not only discomfort but also illness that may become fatal if not treated. We provide parasite control for internal and external parasites in order to keep your exotic cat pest free. A simple parasite program will eliminate worries.

Exotic Cat Parasite Control & Prevention

  • EXOTIC CAT GROOMING

    Our professionals give baths, haircuts, and nail trimmings to keep your exotic cat looking and feeling their best.

  • EXOTIC CAT DENTAL CARE

    We provide dental care to keep your cat’s teeth and gums in good condition. Tooth abnormality’s and infections usually require veterinary attention. Regular dental care is the best way to prevent problems. If you already have a problem, we have the expertise to treat it.

  • EXOTIC CAT LABORATORY TESTING/BLOOD WORK

    We perform all necessary laboratory testing and blood work to diagnose potential problems. Testing is often a critical component in detecting illness and diagnosing your exotic animal so we can immediately begin proper treatment.

Exotic Cat Emergency Care

Our office is open for your exotic cat’s health care needs Monday through Friday 8:00-6:00 and Saturday 8:00-4:00. If emergency care is required after these hours, you can rely on our 24 hour emergency facility- the Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital. Metro is located at 1053 S. Cleveland-Massilon Rd. in Copley (330-666-2976) and is there to assist with any of our client’s problems. At Metro we have veterinarians and technicians on duty 24 hours daily to address your needs

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