Experienced Care for Exotic Pets

The team at TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook provides wellness, sick, and emergency care for exotic pets, including mammals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and pocket pets , such as rodents, gerbils, hamsters, and others; birds, and reptiles such as bearded dragons, iguanas, geckos, turtles, snakes, and more. Caring for exotic animals requires training beyond standard veterinary practice because each species has unique anatomy, diseases, and treatment needs. The hospital’s staff are experienced and trained to look for subtle signs of illness that may not be obvious in exotic pets.

Preventative & Diagnostic Care for Exotic Pets

Just like cats and dogs, exotic animals also benefit from regular wellness exams. Annual visits help the veterinary team complete physical exams and discuss diet and behavior based on the pet’s age and health status. Because signs of illness in exotic pets can be subtle, these checkups are important for early detection of health concerns.

When an exotic pet comes in sick, the team typically begins with a wellness exam followed by diagnostic testing, which can include bloodwork, fecal sample analysis, and imaging to make an accurate diagnosis. The goal is always to develop the most effective and compassionate treatment plan to help the pet recover as quickly as possible.

Expert Care With Dr. Epstein

Exotic pet care at the hospital is overseen by Dr. Mark Epstein, the Medical Director and co-owner, who has advanced training and expertise in treating a wide range of exotic animals, including rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, birds, pet chickens, ducks, and reptiles such as turtles, snakes, and bearded dragons. His experience helps ensure exotic pets receive specialized care tailored to their unique needs.