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Exotic Pet Wellness Exams

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Exotic Pet Wellness & Diagnostics in Fayetteville, AR

Wellness Examination

Each exotic wellness exam includes a 20–40 minute consultation with Dr. Erby. During this visit, she will:

  • Perform a detailed physical examination
  • Provide species-specific husbandry and nutrition guidance
  • Evaluate your pet’s environment, diet, and behavior
  • Recommend preventive care and any necessary follow-up testing

This personalized approach allows us to build a complete picture of your exotic pet’s health and create a tailored medical plan for ongoing wellness.

Diagnostic Plan

Many illnesses cannot be diagnosed just by examining your animal. Dr. Erby may suggest further testing to determine the best plan for treatment. Diagnostics offered include:

  • Radiographs – X rays of the chest, abdomen, appendages, teeth, etc.
  • Barium studies with contrast to determine GI motility and diagnose foreign objects within the GI tract.
  • Bloodwork – complete blood chemistry, complete blood cell count, thyroid testing, adrenal panel, liver panel, kidney panel, and many other tests available depending on what your individual animal needs
  • Ultrasound – basic abdominal ultrasound, referral to a specialist for advanced ultrasonography such as cardiac ultrasound, ultrasound guided aspiration, etc.
  • Urinalysis – analysis of a urine sample to determine whether infection or crystals are present in the urine
  • Fecal testing – parasites, culture for bacterial overgrowth, viral infection, etc.
  • Microscopy – microscopic examination of blood smears, fecal gram stain in birds, fine needle aspirates, skin scrapes, etc.

Advanced testing

For complex or species-specific needs, Dr. Erby works with specialized outside laboratories offering tests such as:

  • DNA sexing for birds
  • Viral and bacterial cultures
  • Reptile viral testing
  • Rabbit E. cuniculi and Pasteurella testing
  • Culture and sensitivity panels
  • Additional exotic and wildlife-specific diagnostics

Treatment Plan

Dr. Erby may recommend medications to go home or in-hospital care depending on the severity of your pet’s illness. In the hospital, we use state-of-the-art equipment to monitor your pet and provide the ideal environment for their recovery.

  • Temperature and humidity controlled incubation for critical patients
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Micro-drip sets and syringe pumps
  • Reptile lighting with full spectrum UVA/B
  • Intravenous and intraosseus fluid therapy, antibiotics, and pain control
  • Bluetooth monitoring of vital signs