Vaccination Schedules for Exotic Pets

Vaccination Schedules for Exotic Pets

Exotic pets need special care and attention to ensure they live their best lives. Keeping up a regular vaccination skill for the special exotic in your life is a great way to set them up for a lifetime of health and wellness. Keep reading to learn more about vaccination schedules for exotic pets. 
Wisdom in Scales: Elderly Reptile Care 101

Wisdom in Scales: Elderly Reptile Care 101

Having a pet by your side through the years is a wonderful feeling, and it’s one that isn’t diminished whether that pet has scales, fur, or feathers. When a pet is there with you through thick and thin, you want to give them the best. Elderly reptile care is a topic that doesn’t get a […]
Husbandry Care for Small Pet Reptiles

Husbandry Care for Small Pet Reptiles

Regardless of species, the basic needs of survival are pretty universal. Humans really aren’t so different from, say, reptiles. After all, we all need adequate nutrition and safe housing to live. Reptile husbandry refers to the specialized care of snakes, turtles, and lizards. To help them thrive in captivity, owners of these unique pets must […]
Avian Pets: Bird Flight and Feather Care 

Avian Pets: Bird Flight and Feather Care 

Birds of a feather may flock together, but do you know how to take care of a pet bird’s feathers? Proper care is essential for keeping your pet bird healthy and happy. The bird veterinarians at BEEVET Animal Hospital are here to help you with your pet bird, including sharing tips about feathers and how […]
Essential Tips for First-Time Ferret Owners

Essential Tips for First-Time Ferret Owners

Ferrets have endeared themselves to humans for many decades, and not just for their extremely high cute factor. Their super-smarts have led them to such incredible opportunities as running sound and lighting cables around Buckingham Palace prior to Princess Diana’s epic wedding.  Part of the weasel family, ferrets got their name from the Latin word […]
Hedgehog Pet Care: From Habitat to Veterinarian Care

Hedgehog Pet Care: From Habitat to Veterinarian Care

If you are interested in adopting a hedgehog, it is essential to learn all about their needs long before bringing one home. Initial interest in these curious creatures typically stems from their pint-sized cuteness, but to truly give them the best life possible, you should plan carefully and prepare. If you’re wondering about what it […]
Semi-Aquatic, Totally Awesome: Caring for a Red- Eared Slider Turtle

Semi-Aquatic, Totally Awesome: Caring for a Red- Eared Slider Turtle

Red-eared slider turtles can be found in wetland areas from Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico. They are fond of calm waters and enjoy sunbathing on rocks or fallen tree trunks, sometimes in groups. They are omnivores, but prefer to eat plants that grow on the water’s edge. While they aren’t always a welcome addition […]
Is A Rabbit the Perfect Pet For Your Family?

Is A Rabbit the Perfect Pet For Your Family?

With their adorable fluff and affectionate nature, rabbits make wonderful pets. They are quiet, clean animals that adore their owners and can even be trained to do tricks. However, rabbits require more attention and care than people typically expect, as much as a dog in many ways. With a life expectancy of 7-10 years, pet […]
Small Pets: What Are Pocket Pets?

Small Pets: What Are Pocket Pets?

At BEEVET Animal Hospital, we love taking care of creatures great and small—from big, slobbery dogs to pint-sized critters that you can hold in the palm of your hand. For many families, small pets fit perfectly into their lifestyles because they don’t take up much space and they don’t deposit pet fur all over the […]
The 5 Most Common Pet Birds

The 5 Most Common Pet Birds

At BEEVET Animal Hospital, we love animals of all species. Our team is excited when our feathered clients come to see us for veterinary visits, and we love interacting with their human families as well. Although we know there are plenty of different pet bird species sharing homes with human families in Austin, we have […]