Topsham, ME
Pocket Pets and Reptiles
At Androscoggin Animal Hospital in Topsham, ME, we understand that pocket pets, such as hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, and reptiles require specialized care. Our dedicated team is committed to providing comprehensive pocket pet care tailored to the unique needs of these small companions.
WE LOVE POCKET PETS AND REPTILES!
Pocket pets and reptiles tend to have an average life span of two to eight years and, as a result, often don’t require as much veterinary care as larger animals. With the exception of ferrets, vaccinations are not needed or required for these pets.
This does not mean that such pets never require veterinary care. An annual visit to a veterinarian for a checkup will allow your pocket pet or reptile to be checked for any changes that may affect their health. In addition, you should also bring your pocket pet or reptile to a veterinarian as soon as they show any sign of illness. However, pocket pets and reptiles often mask signs of illness, and visible symptoms usually indicate that the disease has reached an advanced stage where delaying medical attention can be fatal.
We welcome avian, pocket pets, and reptiles including:
- Rabbits
- Ferrets
- Guinea pigs
- Hamsters
- Rats
- Chinchillas
- Hedgehogs
- Bearded Dragons
- Non-venomous Snakes
- Geckos
- Chameleons
- Iguanas
- Tegus
- Skinks
- Rabbits
- Ferrets
- Guinea pigs
- Hamsters
- Rats
- Chinchillas
- Hedgehogs
Under the expert guidance of our experienced small animal veterinarians, Androscoggin Animal Hospital offers full-service medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals. While pocket pets and reptiles can experience a wide variety of medical problems, the most common medical issues include:
- Skin problems
- Dental problems
- Tumors
- Ticks
- Skin problems
- Dental problems
- Tumors
- Ticks
You can do a lot to help your pocket pet or reptile remain healthy through proper nutrition, keeping them in a clean environment with sufficient room, and providing clean water. The best types of food are high-quality commercial pellets, which provide the nutrients your pocket pet or reptile needs to stay healthy. These foods are available in many pet supply stores.
Your pocket pets and reptiles should have access to drinking water in their cages 24 hours a day. Except for rabbits, where a bowl of water on the cage floor is sufficient, a sipper bottle that hangs on the side of the cage is recommended for other types of pocket pets, as it is a more sanitary alternative.