Mar 22, 2018 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Exotic
Ferrets are fun, energetic, intelligent pets. However, they are also prone to many diseases and therefore require regular veterinary visits. Some of the most common diseases ferrets are susceptible to include: lymphoma, insulinoma, hyperestrogenism, distemper, and...
Feb 15, 2018 | By Species, By Topic, Diagnosis, Dogs
Your dog can’t tell you when it’s sick. Your duty as it’s best friend is to keep an eye out for symptoms or abnormal behaviors. One particularly sneaky disease to look out for is called Cushing’s disease—also referred to as...
Dec 12, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Cats, Dogs, Emergency Situations, Exotic, Puppies
Has your pet swallowed something toxic? DO NOT MAKE YOUR PET VOMIT! This is one of the most common solutions suggested online for poisoned cats or dogs, but it could be deadly! Call CEDARCREST Animal Hospital at 540-943-7577 immediately if you believe that your...
Dec 1, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Exotic
Winter is here, and you are doing your best to stay cozy. But, what keeps you comfortable often isn’t enough for your indoor exotic pets. If you own birds, reptiles, fish, or small mammals like ferrets and guinea pigs, you also have to watch out for big swings...
Oct 28, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats
Cats are the most popular pet in America. However, many owners do not take their pet to the veterinarian as often as they should. Maybe that is because most cats are on a 3-year vaccination schedule, so their owners don’t think to bring them in for an annual exam....