{"id":714,"date":"2026-02-19T21:12:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T21:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/?post_type=service&#038;p=714"},"modified":"2026-02-28T02:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T02:47:00","slug":"pocket-pets-small-mammals","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/services\/pet-wellness-preventative-care\/pocket-pets-small-mammals\/","title":{"rendered":"Pocket Pet &amp; Small Mammal Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-hero avg-rendered relative overflow-hidden has-white-color video\"    ><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Mobile.jpg\" class=\"absolute left-0 top-0 w-full h-full object-cover object-center lg:hidden\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Mobile.jpg 786w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Mobile-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Mobile-768x455.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/picture><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Desktop-scaled.jpg\" class=\"absolute left-0 top-0 w-full h-full object-cover object-center hidden lg:block\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Desktop-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Desktop-800x306.jpg 800w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Desktop-1200x459.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Desktop-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Desktop-768x294.jpg 768w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Desktop-1536x588.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Hero_Desktop-2048x784.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/picture>\n    <div class=\"aspect-[3\/1] flex flex-col justify-center relative\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"my-8 sm:my-16 lg:my-24 xxl:48 md:w-2\/3 xl:w-1\/2\">\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pocket Pets &amp; Small Mammal Care<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a92c825ac3bac949c97ecce752181a43\"><strong>HEALTHY PAWS START WITH PREVENTATIVE CARE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-button avg-rendered\"    >\n<a class=\"btn btn-solid btn-solid-hover btn-secondary btn-primary-hover\"\n   target=\"_self\"\n       href=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/schedule-appointment\/\">\n    Schedule Visit    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"hidden lg:block absolute has-text-align-center bottom-8 w-full\">\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" class=\"mx-auto\">\n            <use href=\"#arrow-down\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-marquee-strip avg-rendered\"    >    <button type=\"button\" class=\"marquee-control\">\n        <span class=\"sr-only\">Toggle marquee animation<\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" class=\"marquee-play\">\n            <use href=\"#play-sharp\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" class=\"marquee-pause\">\n            <use href=\"#pause-sharp\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"marquee-inner marquee3k\" data-speed=\"1\">\n        <div>\n            <div class=\"marquee-contents\">\n                                    <div class=\"marquee-group\">\n                        <svg width=\"50\" height=\"50\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <use href=\"#circle-paw\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                        <span class=\"h4\">Accepting New Patients<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"marquee-group\">\n                        <svg width=\"50\" height=\"50\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <use href=\"#circle-cash\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                        <span class=\"h4\">Flexible Payment Options<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"marquee-group\">\n                        <svg width=\"50\" height=\"50\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <use href=\"#circle-clock\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                        <span class=\"h4\">Weekend Hours<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-section avg-rendered has-background has-background-color has-off-white-background-color section\"    >\n    \n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-container avg-rendered container\"    >\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-094a7bb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Pocket Pets &amp; Small Mammals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-lg-font-size\">Pocket pets and other small mammals have very specific environmental and nutritional needs. Because many of their illnesses do not immediately show outward signs (such as decreased appetite or changes in chewing), routine exams are essential to catching health issues early.<\/p>\n\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-button avg-rendered has-text-align-center\"    >\n<a class=\"btn btn-solid btn-solid-hover btn-primary btn-secondary-hover\"\n   target=\"_self\"\n       href=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/schedule-appointment\/\">\n    Schedule Visit    <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-image-content avg-rendered\"    >\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 sm:gap-x-8 lg:gap-x-16 items-center\">\n        <div class=\"content relative\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">During a Small Mammal Wellness Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your furry companion\u2019s wellness visit includes a comprehensive whisker to tail physical assessment and discussion about their lifestyle. Our goal is to keep your pet feeling their best and prevent future health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical exam may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"list-item-inner\">Annual wellness checks and dental exams.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"list-item-inner\">Nail trimming and weight monitoring.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"list-item-inner\">Environmental and nutritional guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"list-item-inner\">Parasite prevention, for specific species.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"list-item-inner\">Testing for infectious diseases, for specific species.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We also welcome any questions you have about your pet\u2019s behavior or overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"image\">\n            <picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Exam-1200x800.jpg\" class=\"w-full h-full lg:h-auto object-cover object-center\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Exam-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Exam-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Exam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Exam-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Exam-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Exam-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/picture>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-section avg-rendered has-background has-background-color has-off-white-background-color section\"    >\n    \n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-container avg-rendered container\"    >\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-094a7bb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Caring for Your Pocket Pet &amp; Small Mammal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-lg-font-size\">Small mammals\u2014including pocket pets like guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, and sugar gliders\u2014require specialized care to stay healthy. Though small in size, these pets have unique medical and husbandry needs that benefit from regular veterinary attention.<\/p>\n\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-button avg-rendered has-text-align-center\"    >\n<a class=\"btn btn-solid btn-solid-hover btn-primary btn-secondary-hover\"\n   target=\"_self\"\n       href=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/schedule-appointment\/\">\n    Schedule Visit    <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-image-content avg-rendered reverse\"    >\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 sm:gap-x-8 lg:gap-x-16 items-center\">\n        <div class=\"content relative\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environment Matters<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting Small Mammals Up for Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing the correct enclosure setup for your whiskered friend plays an important role in their safety and overall health. A pet can become stressed, injured, or ill when housed in an improper enclosure or cage setup that does not work for their specific species. In addition, insufficient lighting or heat, incorrect substrate materials, limited enrichment or chewing opportunities, and infrequent sanitation can all negatively impact your small mammal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During your pet\u2019s exam, our team will review how their environment can affect their respiratory health, immune system, and behavior.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"image\">\n            <picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Environment-1200x800.jpg\" class=\"w-full h-full lg:h-auto object-cover object-center\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Environment-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Environment-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Environment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Environment-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Environment-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Environment-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/picture>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-image-content avg-rendered\"    >\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 sm:gap-x-8 lg:gap-x-16 items-center\">\n        <div class=\"content relative\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>POCKET PET &amp; SMALL MAMMAL WELLNESS<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teeth &amp; Claw Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Small mammal teeth can easily become overgrown, fractured, or even grow abnormally due to improper nutrition or not enough access to chewing toys. Without healthy teeth, a pet could struggle to eat or groom\u2014leading to additional health issues that will then also have to be addressed. Specific mammals also need their nail and claw lengths managed to prevent overgrowth which can cause nails to get caught on cages or cause discomfort or joint strain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular veterinary exams for your small mammal can allow early detection of dental discomfort and prevent teeth and nail overgrowth before they cause discomfort or interfere with their overall health.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"image\">\n            <picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Claw-1200x816.jpg\" class=\"w-full h-full lg:h-auto object-cover object-center\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Claw-1200x816.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Claw-800x544.jpg 800w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Claw-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Claw-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Claw-1536x1044.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Pocket_Pet-Claw-2048x1392.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/picture>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-section avg-rendered has-background has-background-color has-off-white-background-color section\"    >\n    \n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-container avg-rendered container\"    >\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-094a7bb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Types of Pocket Pets &amp; Small Mammals  We Treat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Small mammals vary in size, behavior, and care requirements. Our veterinary team is experienced in treating the following species and providing care based on species-specific health and environmental needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-button avg-rendered has-text-align-center\"    >\n<a class=\"btn btn-solid btn-solid-hover btn-primary btn-secondary-hover\"\n   target=\"_self\"\n       href=\"https:\/\/avghive.com\/template\/schedule-appointment\/\">\n    Schedule Visit    <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-accordion-sub-services avg-rendered section-content accordion\"    ><details\n    class=\"wp-block-details\"\n            open>\n    <summary>\n        Chinchillas        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" class=\"plus-circle\">\n            <use href=\"#plus-circle\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/summary>\n    \n<p>Chinchillas have unique, dense fur that should never get wet as moisture can cause fungal and skin infections\u2014instead, they take regular dust baths to maintain proper coat and skin health.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinchillas are highly prone to heat stroke, dental malocclusion and molar spurs, gastrointestinal issues, and fragile skeletal structures, so routine veterinary care focuses on dental health, high-quality hay-based nutritional diet, and environmental management.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n<details\n    class=\"wp-block-details\"\n            >\n    <summary>\n        Ferrets        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" class=\"plus-circle\">\n            <use href=\"#plus-circle\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/summary>\n    \n<p>Ferrets are prone to adrenal disease, insulinomas, and respiratory infections. Their needed care includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"list-item-inner\">Annual exams with bloodwork in older ferrets.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"list-item-inner\">Regular dental care and parasite prevention is needed for ferrets, with older ferrets often needing bloodwork.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"list-item-inner\">Spaying\/neutering for hormone-related issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaccinations that ferrets may need are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"list-item-inner\"><strong>Canine Distemper Vaccination <\/strong>\u2013 Protects against a highly contagious, viral disease in ferrets. Because there is no effective treatment once infected, routine vaccination is critical for protection.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"list-item-inner\"><strong>Rabies Vaccination <\/strong>\u2013 Protects against a fatal neurologic disease that can be transmitted to humans and other animals through bites.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact our hospital in advance to make sure we can accommodate your ferret\u2019s needed vaccinations.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details\n    class=\"wp-block-details\"\n            >\n    <summary>\n        Gerbils        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" class=\"plus-circle\">\n            <use href=\"#plus-circle\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/summary>\n    \n<p>Considered highly active and social mammals, gerbils are recommended to be housed in pairs to support their mental well-being. Providing appropriate deep bedding (for burrowing), access to sand baths, and a balanced diet that supports their continuously growing teeth is important for both their behavioral and skin health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gerbils are more prone to tail injuries and seizures, so veterinary exams for gerbils focus on preventive dental care, safe handling education, and monitoring for neurologic or traumatic issues.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details\n    class=\"wp-block-details\"\n            >\n    <summary>\n        Guinea Pigs        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" class=\"plus-circle\">\n            <use href=\"#plus-circle\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/summary>\n    \n<p>Considered highly social rodents, it is recommended that guinea pigs live with other guinea pigs to support their mental well-being. Unlike most mammals, they cannot produce their own vitamin C. To prevent deficiency, they must receive it daily through their food or supplements. Guinea pigs are also prone to gastrointestinal stasis, bladder stones, respiratory infections, and dental issues. Their teeth are constantly growing, so they are more prone to dental disease if they do not have proper hay intake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Guinea pigs are prone to these risks, veterinary care focuses heavily on dental monitoring, nutrition counseling (unlimited hay and vitamin C supplementation), and early detection of urinary or respiratory issues.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details\n    class=\"wp-block-details\"\n            >\n    <summary>\n        Hamsters        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" class=\"plus-circle\">\n            <use href=\"#plus-circle\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/summary>\n    \n<p>To prevent fighting and stress, most hamsters typically prefer to live alone. They can be quite the escape artists, so a secure, well-ventilated enclosure is essential. At the same time, providing appropriate bedding (for burrowing) and a balanced diet that supports their continuously growing teeth is just as important, as they require proper nutrition and natural chewing to stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most fatal conditions seen in hamsters is \u201cwet tail,\u201d a life-threatening gastrointestinal disease. Veterinary care for hamsters focuses on early intervention for digestive illness, dental monitoring, and parasite treatment when needed.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details\n    class=\"wp-block-details\"\n            >\n    <summary>\n        Hedgehogs        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" class=\"plus-circle\">\n            <use href=\"#plus-circle\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/summary>\n    \n<p>Hedgehogs are insectivores, meaning they eat mainly insects, relying on a high-protein, controlled-fat diet to maintain their overall health. They are quite sensitive to environmental temperatures and may attempt to hibernate if they get too cold (which is dangerous in captivity), so proper habitat heating and monitoring is crucial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common medical concerns for hedgehogs include obesity, dental disease, mites, uterine tumors in females, and Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome\u2014a neurologic disease. Routine veterinary care focuses on weight management, dental exams, parasite management, and reproductive health monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details\n    class=\"wp-block-details\"\n            >\n    <summary>\n        Mice        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" class=\"plus-circle\">\n            <use href=\"#plus-circle\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/summary>\n    \n<p>Considered highly social rodents, it is recommended that mice be housed with other compatible mice to support their mental well-being. Proper enclosure, enrichment, and a balanced diet help to prevent stress and nutritional deficiencies. Dental problems are less common in mice than in some other small mammals; however, regular monitoring is still crucial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterinary care focuses on early tumor detection, respiratory health, and parasite prevention as mice are particularly prone to respiratory infections, mammary tumors (especially in females), and mites.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details\n    class=\"wp-block-details\"\n            >\n    <summary>\n        Rabbits        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" class=\"plus-circle\">\n            <use href=\"#plus-circle\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/summary>\n    \n<p>Rabbits have sensitive digestive and dental needs\u2014so a high-fiber, hay-based diet that supports their continuously growing teeth and an environment that supports natural chewing are important for their overall health. Rabbits are also prone to uterine cancer (in females) and gastrointestinal stasis (when food stops moving through their GI tract), which can be a life-threatening condition if not treated quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Routine veterinary care for rabbits focuses on dental health, nutrition, weight monitoring, and rapid response to appetite or behavior changes.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details\n    class=\"wp-block-details\"\n            >\n    <summary>\n        Rats        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" class=\"plus-circle\">\n            <use href=\"#plus-circle\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/summary>\n    \n<p>Rats are extremely intelligent, social rodents and require companionship with other rats to thrive emotionally. Housing with proper enrichment, a balanced diet, and dental monitoring are all important for long-term health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rats are susceptible to respiratory diseases, mammary tumors, abscesses, and dental issues so regular veterinary exams help detect these changes and provide proactive pain management before conditions affect quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details\n    class=\"wp-block-details\"\n            >\n    <summary>\n        Sugar Gliders        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" class=\"plus-circle\">\n            <use href=\"#plus-circle\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/summary>\n    \n<p>Sugar gliders are unique pets because they are nocturnal and have a naturally strong scent\u2014both of which are important considerations before bringing one home! They are highly social marsupials that should not be housed alone (as isolation can lead to depression and self-mutilation), and they require a carefully structured diet with strict attention to calcium and phosphorus intakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterinary care centers on nutritional counseling, behavioral health, and preventive exams to detect early metabolic change as common medical issues include metabolic bone disease, dental disease, parasites, and self-trauma related to stress.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div                    class=\"avg-block avg-image-content avg-rendered reverse\"    >\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 sm:gap-x-8 lg:gap-x-16 items-center\">\n        <div class=\"content relative\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose Us<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Partner in Lifelong Small Mammal Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing our hospital means choosing a team that treats your pocket pet or small mammal like family. We\u2019re here to support your pet&#8217;s health at every stage of life\u2014whether it\u2019s their first checkup or a visit during their senior years. 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