Care of Chinchillas
March 16, 2010 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under Exotic Mammals
The chinchilla (Chinchilla laniger) is native to South America, specifically the Andes mountain ranges of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Wild populations of chinchillas are thought to be endangered, if not extinct, but exact studies proving the current status of these animals have not been… Read more
Medicating Exotic Pets
December 8, 2009 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under Exotic Mammals
You may find yourself wondering, “How do I give my _______ (parrot, hamster, guinea pig, rabbit, hedgehog, etc.) medication?” Because we see so many exotics at Olathe Animal Hospital, we are faced with this question a lot. The answer lies in compounding! Compounding is the process of taking the… Read more
