Beloved pets come in every variety, shape and color, and so at Bulger, we treat them too.
PLEASE NOTE: We are actively seeking a permanent specialist replacement for the department. In the interim, the emergency department will still be available for after-hours care of your exotic animal patients. With limited avian and reptile specialist coverage, we recommend clients call in advance for avian and reptile patients. For imaging, please contact our Radiology team for CT and ultrasound.
Exotic animals have unique anatomy, physiology and their own medical needs. Keeping your exotic animal happy and healthy is the passion of the exotic animal service. Our goal is to offer the same quality of medical care that you would expect for any of your other pets (or for yourself).
Our specialists in this area are very experienced and passionate about all the animals that they treat. They are board certified in at least one category of species. Several years of advanced training beyond veterinary school are involved in training a specialist in any area of exotic animal medicine. Set up an appointment today if you think your pet needs emergency or veterinary primary care.
The exotics service offers advanced diagnostic testing, imaging, medicine and surgery as well as understanding of the unique aspects of the human-animal bond with these species from anacondas to iguanas, to goldfish, ferrets, rabbits, and everything in between.
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Species Treated
| Reptiles and Amphibians | |
| Bearded Dragons | Monitors |
| Geckos | Anoles |
| Iguanas | Chameleons |
| Water dragons | Tegus |
| Uromastyx | Skinks |
| Boas | Pythons |
| Corn snakes | Garter snakes |
| King snakes | Frogs |
| Toads | Salamanders |
| Axolotls | Others (Just Ask!) |
| Mammals | |
| Rabbits | Guinea Pigs |
| Rats | Hamsters |
| Gerbils | Chinchillas |
| Ferrets | Mice |
| Pot-bellied pigs | Sugar gliders |
| Hedgehogs | Prairie dogs |
| Degus | Capybaras |
| Goats* | Sheep* |
| Alpacas* | Primates (limited species) |
| Others (Just Ask!) |
| Birds | |
| Parrots | Macaws |
| Finches | Parakeets |
| Cockatiels | Cockatoos |
| Chickens | Ducks |
| Pigeons | Emus* |
| Ostriches* | Others (Just Ask!) |
| Aquatic animals | |
| Salt water fish | Freshwater fish |
| Coral | Koi |
| Others | |
| Honey bees | Tarantulas |
| Others (Just Ask!) |
* Limited to medical care of “pasture pets,” production work is outside the scope of this hospital