Bearded Dragon eye irritation due to sand

Please don’t use sand in your bearded dragon’s main enclosure. They may live in sandy habitats in their native Australia environments, but keeping them in sandy cages in captivity is different. A bearded dragon we saw recently illustrates the importance of this beautifully. This bearded dragon… Read more

Care of Bearded Dragons

Adapted from a handout written by Scott Stahl, DVM, DABVP (Avian). Housing Bearded dragons can be housed alone, in breeding pairs, or in groups with one male and two or more females.  Provide a terrarium size of at least 72 inches long by 16 inches wide by 17 inches high for a single adult… Read more

Metabolic Bone Disease in a Veiled Chameleon

Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is the most commonly reported disease in juvenile chameleons, especially the veiled chameleon. Below are some pictures and xrays from a patient we saw here. MBD develops due to lack of calcium in the diet and lack of ability to absorb calcium. In order to ensure… Read more

Tegu Surgery

Did you know Olathe Animal Hospital offers free wellness exams and services for school pets?  Many school pets fall into the “exotics” category—i.e. not dogs and cats! They may include rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, birds, snakes, turtles, and others. The doctors… Read more

Box Turtle Care

Box turtles are among the most popular reptiles kept as pets in the United States.  The ornate box turtle, the eastern box turtle, and the three-toed box turtle are commonly sold in the pet trade.  However, several subspecies exist and identification can be difficult.  Regardless of the species,… Read more