07/12/2026
🐰🦜🦔 Exotic Pets Need Annual Checkups Too! 🦎🐹🐢
Dogs and cats aren't the only pets that benefit from routine veterinary care! Rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, birds, reptiles, hamsters, rats, mice, hedgehogs, and other exotic companions are experts at hiding signs of illness. By the time they show symptoms, they may already be very sick.
An annual wellness exam allows our team to:
🐾 Perform a complete nose-to-tail physical examination
⚖️ Monitor weight and body condition for subtle changes
🦷 Evaluate teeth and beak health (especially important for rabbits and rodents!)
🥗 Review diet and husbandry to help prevent common health problems
OOF WE ARE ONLY HALFWAY DONE!
💩 Recommend f***l testing when appropriate to check for parasites
🩺 Detect illness early, before your pet shows obvious signs
💉 Discuss recommended vaccines or preventative care when applicable
❓Answer any questions about habitat, nutrition, enrichment, and behavior
Early detection can make a huge difference in the health and longevity of your exotic companion. Regular wellness visits are one of the best investments you can make in your pet's quality of life.
At Fitchburg Veterinary Hospital, we're proud to care for a wide variety of exotic pets—from rabbits and guinea pigs to reptiles, birds, ferrets, rats, hamsters, hedgehogs, chickens, and even axolotls!
📅 Is your exotic friend's annual exam due? Give us a call to schedule a wellness visit and help keep them happy and healthy all year long!
