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Rocky the JardineRocky the JardineRocky is a 2-year old Jardine’s parrot who presented to our clinic’s emergency service because of lethargy and anorexia of 4-days duration. On initial examination Rocky was found to be in serious condition. He was thin, extremely weak, had pale mucous membranes and had an inflamed tongue with multiple pustules. Rocky was the only pet in the house and lived in a bird safe cage with safe toys, and was only out of his cage under supervision.

Read about Rocky's treatment»

Dangers of Heat Stroke in Exotic Pets

While the summer days in New York City can be grueling for people, it can be much harder on our exotic pets. Bird, rodents, rabbits, and even reptiles are all highly susceptible to elevated temperatures. During this most recent heat-wave, we have seen birds, guinea-pigs, rabbits, and a chameleon present for emergency heat related illnesses. Read more about heat stroke signs & symptoms»

Does Your Ferret Have Insulinoma?

What is Insulinoma?

Insulinoma is a benign growth in the pancreas that causes the body to release too much insulin, resulting in persistently low blood glucose/sugar. Signs of insulinoma are lethargy, poor appetite, weak hindlegs, falling over, hypersalivation and even seizures.
Read full article on insulinoma in ferrets»

Hospital Mascot

Maggie is our hospital mascot! He was left here over two years ago, and we all fell in love! Maggie is a Black Throated Magpie Jay, indigenous to Central America. Although Maggie is in fact a male, the name has stuck. We also use several nicknames suggested by various staff members and clients: Magella, Magelicious, Magasaurus, Maggie Mae, and Magetron! Maggie spends most of his day using one of his many foraging toys, looking for his favorite food (wax worms), or stealing things from the doctor’s desk and hiding them in various nooks and crannies. He loves to play with shiny things and computer keyboards, and to take baths. Staff lunches are Maggie’s favorite time of day! Although he is outrageously naughty, we adore everything about him.