Pets-O-Mania ? Blog Archive ? Exotic Pets Require Specialised Vets

posted by Bob B Taylor on Feb 9

In recent years there has been a growing trend to have more and more exotic pets. Gone are the days when pets were restricted to cats, dogs and perhaps goldfish and budgerigars. Nowadays people own all kinds of reptiles and amphibians including snakes, lizards and even insects and spiders.
So, whether you see yourself as the more traditional pet owner with a dog or a cat or as the owner of a more unusual pet such as a snake the problem of looking after your pet if it falls ill has to be dealt with. Finding a suitable vet clinic for your pet is a challenge that you will have to deal with sooner or later.

However, it is best not to wait until your pet bceomes very sickl and then have to make a choice in an emergency. Start looking for a suitable vet as soon as possible after you buy your pet. This will give you much more time to make up your mind.
If you live near a large city this is usually less of a problem, so if you need to find specialised animal care London is likely to offer a wide range of options.

Of course, having to choose from a long list of veterinary practices can be quite a challenge in itself. Most people start off by searching on the Internet. This is a good approach especially if you have a more exotic pet; you may also find that there are special interest groups for these and they usually run some kind of forum where you can ask other owner how they get the best treatment for their snake, lizard and so on.
For more usual pets like cats and dogs it is well worthwhile to ask other owners in your neighbourhood. Walking your dog for example is a good way to meet other owners ? cats may prove a bit more difficult!

Once you have identified one or two possible vet clinics it is well worth your while to visit them personally and ask some questions. In this way you can quickly get a very good impression of the quality of care available. Be sure to check out some basic aspects like staffing levels, hours of opening, provision of emergency care, facilities available, and the particular specialisations of the vets in the practice. And of course, don?t forget to find out about the costs. Although it is an excellent location for animal care London prices are not cheap but you can be sure of value for money.

A simple common sense approach to choosing your vet can be of great benefit to both you and your pet

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