Posts in Category: Health & Wellness November 12, 2025 by South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital Referred to an Exotic Animal Hospital? Here’s What to Expect If you’ve been told your pet needs an exotic pet referral, you might feel slightly worried and confused. After all, what could be so serious that your pet needs to go somewhere beyond your regular vet’s office? Here’s the thing: sometimes, when you live with a unique companion like a parrot, rabbit, reptile, or ferret, […] Read More Recognizing Signs of Illness in Exotic Pets as Weather Changes As temperatures drop and days grow shorter, many exotic pets experience subtle shifts in their health and behavior. Birds, reptiles, small mammals, and other exotic pets can be sensitive to seasonal transitions, and fall is a critical time to watch for early signs of illness. Understanding what’s normal (and what’s not) could make all the […] Read More Which Foods Are Safe for Exotic Pets at Summer BBQs? 10 Do’s and Don’ts Who says exotic animals can’t be the life of the party at your summer BBQ or other family gathering? If you’ve got a socialite for a spider monkey or a leftover loving lemur, you’ll want to keep reading for our team’s tips on exotic pet-safe foods and BBQ dangers for exotic pets. Read More The Best Diets for Exotic Pets: 6 Nutrition Tips for Reptiles, Birds, and Small Mammals Our dedicated pet owners at South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital know that nutrition for birds and small pets is important. Choosing an exotic pet diet can be difficult, but our team has some nutrition tips to share to make it a little easier. Read More Nutritional Needs of Exotic Pets: What You Need to Know At South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital, we know the animals we treat. We also know that one of the most important things that you can do for your pets is to provide them proper nutrition. Exotic pet nutrition can be a little involved, and every species is different. Feeding exotic pets correctly, though, is […] Read More