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Exotic Pet Care Deserts


A collection of photos featuring exotic pets receiving veterinary treatment—a parrot, hamster, frog, guinea pig, and a duck.

We could define an “Exotic Pet Care Desert” as an area where there are no veterinarians with skills or interest in exotic animal medicine and surgery. In such an area, how can a general practitioner provide compassionate care to an animal they are not familiar with? Let’s start with some basics.

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