Category Archives: Exotics
Guinea Pig Stress and Boarding Recommendations
With holiday travel and summer vacation amongst other reasons to leave home for an extended period of time, many people consider boarding their pets while they are away. So let’s talk about pet guinea pigs, otherwise known as cavies.
Joe Martins, DVM, Wins Community Choice Award
The Votes are in, and Dr. Joe Martins, owner Belle Mead Animal Hospital, is the Winner of the Best of the Best Veterinarians in Somerset County, New Jersey! The contest was conducted by My Central Jersey via the Courier News
Common Causes of Pet Heat Stroke
As outdoor temperatures increase, the risk of pet heat stroke increases. Just like humans, your dog, cat, or small pet can succumb to heat stroke when his/her body temperature rises excessively. The normal body temperature for a dog or cat
Vaccine Update-Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV-2)
Attention all rabbit owners! Belle Mead Animal Hospital is finally able to start sourcing vaccines for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV-2). Rabbit hemorrhagic disease is a highly contagious, fatal disease in rabbits. RHDV2 DOES NOT affect humans, but it can
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2)
Attention pet Rabbit owners! A highly contagious disease caused by a strain of the RHD virus has been infecting and killing both domestic and wild rabbits. It was first detected in the United States in 2018, and has been spreading
Rabbit dietary needs and dental care requirements
Rabbits make wonderful pets. Once you and your family learn about the basic care and dietary requirements, you can enjoy many years with your furry friend. There are several breeds to choose from, and they all have the same general
How to keep your pet rabbit healthy in an outdoor environment
We talk a lot about indoor rabbit care, but what about those rabbits that are kept outdoors? Good husbandry and proper housing is just as important for outdoor rabbits as those kept inside your home. One common practice that many
Veterinary care advice for your pet Guinea pig
Continuing with our series about guinea pig care, perhaps now you are a proud owner of one or more of these little cavies. Here are some things you should know about maintaining your guinea pig’s health and well-being: Always seek
An Oncology Consultation…What Is It?
Pet owners now have more health care options for their pets than ever before. Cancer care is one of these options and board certified specialists are available to help. When a pet is diagnosed with cancer, pet owners can elect
When Rabbits Need Force Fed – Case Study
Rabbits who stop eating must be force fed by owners and veterinary staff in order to get their gut moving again to feel better and survive. This owner was having difficulty at first, but with some tips from BMAH and