Virtually any veterinarian will handle the typical dog or cat, so long as the animal behaves well enough that it’s safe to do so. Some, particularly those who live in areas where farming is common, also have a lot of experience in addressing the needs of larger animals. It can be much more difficult, however, to find someone who can look after a pet that isn’t typical for the area where it’s living. If you love animals of all kinds and have a few unusual pets in your life, you should look for a vet who can provide the appropriate care for an exotic animal in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Pet owners are used to the idea that dogs and cats should receive medical care on a regular schedule. Just like young children, they have an entire schedule that lays out the appropriate timing for different types of tests and vaccinations in otherwise healthy animals, to help them to stay that way. The situation is very different for other creatures, ranging from birds, to snakes, to turtles. These are not kept as pets as often as other creatures, and so it’s much harder to get clear information about the care that they need. Some people even make the mistake of assuming that these other animals don’t need professional medical care at all.
It’s a good idea to look for someone who is comfortable with treating before you actually need help. In an emergency, it’s possible that a veterinarian who ordinarily only handles typical pets would be willing to at least take a look at other types of creatures, to see if there’s anything at all they can do. Since such professionals rarely handle these types of animals, though, they don’t have the broad experience with them that it takes to handle a crisis well. They may even have difficulty determining how serious the problem is, let alone treating it.
The Dupont Veterinary Clinic is available to provide for the health needs of every non-human member of the family. Whether your best friend is one that hops, slithers, or runs, they’ll do their best to make sure that your pet sticks around and shares a long and healthy life with you.
