Hillside Pet Clinic
Exotic Animal Care
Exotic pets are fascinating animals that can enrich our lives and broaden our understanding of the animal kingdom and the world we live in. To properly care for exotic animals we need a thorough understanding of natural behavior, environment and diet.
![Dex, Rex Rabbit Dex, Rex Rabbit](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5H9sQf8WZQ5UCayg0vYU7Y/03eac03b5f4bc3cd815652604f3fe281/dex_rabbit.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5H9sQf8WZQ5UCayg0vYU7Y/03eac03b5f4bc3cd815652604f3fe281/dex_rabbit.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Indigo, Hedgehog Indigo, Hedgehog](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/6TyboHxMuT3bGSHJKR7SlV/7a6bf20cea97392dbefb4cdb300c399e/hedgehog-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/6TyboHxMuT3bGSHJKR7SlV/7a6bf20cea97392dbefb4cdb300c399e/hedgehog-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Marcias, Canary Marcias, Canary](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/2i3kA8WPOt1M1bjBZW6P2E/9fe343e0739800f19894ceac0ae3b325/marcias-canary-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/2i3kA8WPOt1M1bjBZW6P2E/9fe343e0739800f19894ceac0ae3b325/marcias-canary-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Lucy's Backyard Chickens Lucy's Backyard Chickens](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/6NBLA8G5rhzs7tHh1tC14V/8f049aee9fca94fdef785c24e86004ac/lucychickens6-105-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/6NBLA8G5rhzs7tHh1tC14V/8f049aee9fca94fdef785c24e86004ac/lucychickens6-105-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Sunny, Indian Ringneck Parakeet Sunny, Indian Ringneck Parakeet](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/1prUEJVkWXlUow59uppSsT/38089d7ae9cb0efbb8c6a5d6d107ee52/sunny-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/1prUEJVkWXlUow59uppSsT/38089d7ae9cb0efbb8c6a5d6d107ee52/sunny-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Penelope, Guinea Pig Penelope, Guinea Pig](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/2GPt8x0bZg2cx4CCRp8gi6/a8a43fe90ce18667bc05df8c68464558/epg-guinea-pig.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/2GPt8x0bZg2cx4CCRp8gi6/a8a43fe90ce18667bc05df8c68464558/epg-guinea-pig.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Paco, Chinchilla Paco, Chinchilla](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/11QjTUqDfTIeTKjTKxiVk3/fa167a222a9a4e4535a817810944eae0/chelseachinchilla-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/11QjTUqDfTIeTKjTKxiVk3/fa167a222a9a4e4535a817810944eae0/chelseachinchilla-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Paco, Mouse Paco, Mouse](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5RIDePkPs1pAp3aAqNrI90/05f8f6a00e62b68aa1a1e6a88bf844b8/chelseamouse2-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5RIDePkPs1pAp3aAqNrI90/05f8f6a00e62b68aa1a1e6a88bf844b8/chelseamouse2-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Dusty, Ferret Dusty, Ferret](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/54aVOobtNyqFhnloSpX84j/1b7228625b877f43b831e7a941c7da05/ferret-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/54aVOobtNyqFhnloSpX84j/1b7228625b877f43b831e7a941c7da05/ferret-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Leo, Leopard Gecko Leo, Leopard Gecko](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/28oOOH92jY28tYnwP647HC/823a23706a699cf2476db3b0afb14a47/chelseagecko-epg__1_.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/28oOOH92jY28tYnwP647HC/823a23706a699cf2476db3b0afb14a47/chelseagecko-epg__1_.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Apophis, Bearded Dragon Apophis, Bearded Dragon](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/7hEDihlDYjh6d03FO1Afn6/76b952e5c2cda949a8ea7793148fd7da/apophis2-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/7hEDihlDYjh6d03FO1Afn6/76b952e5c2cda949a8ea7793148fd7da/apophis2-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Perry, Veiled Chameleon Perry, Veiled Chameleon](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5QCuG1B6LjdibZ5rpT9X17/8e4ca9c10f2a41bcba73c3c6e3dde716/perry-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5QCuG1B6LjdibZ5rpT9X17/8e4ca9c10f2a41bcba73c3c6e3dde716/perry-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Arturo, Red-eyed tree frog Arturo, Red-eyed tree frog](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/1iLC3E0gi1XyjifkZfDgtX/75ac265f868f64911f316e6cbe3c2a2d/red-eye-tree-frog-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/1iLC3E0gi1XyjifkZfDgtX/75ac265f868f64911f316e6cbe3c2a2d/red-eye-tree-frog-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Mickey, Ball Python Mickey, Ball Python](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/47niAlAJL1wG6mkD8oXxa0/dde23d3ff283668449e6d5cc4bb4335d/diana5-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/47niAlAJL1wG6mkD8oXxa0/dde23d3ff283668449e6d5cc4bb4335d/diana5-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Herman, Panther Chameleon Herman, Panther Chameleon](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5M2Kg8StHtHuNFDwC0NVIR/7cf22d63baf3bc1362439523a40e2f45/panther2-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5M2Kg8StHtHuNFDwC0NVIR/7cf22d63baf3bc1362439523a40e2f45/panther2-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Taz, Kenyan Sand Boa Taz, Kenyan Sand Boa](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/2C1qiawCMLXjg5dxv8PHJ7/686c5243bf264aa35056ec985e7a4269/kenyan-san-boa-epg.jpg?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/2C1qiawCMLXjg5dxv8PHJ7/686c5243bf264aa35056ec985e7a4269/kenyan-san-boa-epg.jpg?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Fang, Fire-Bellied Toad Fang, Fire-Bellied Toad](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/53aaUXR4VUPHaC4nZjAC2I/c2cc6981102c7b3d387e813b56d09740/firebelly-frog-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/53aaUXR4VUPHaC4nZjAC2I/c2cc6981102c7b3d387e813b56d09740/firebelly-frog-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
![Raj, Indian Star Tortoise Raj, Indian Star Tortoise](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/6RZ2NOi4e0O9KeLMiaBx9G/a3e13fb3038654613a6bbf1b3955cbde/tort2-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=482&w=1070&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/6RZ2NOi4e0O9KeLMiaBx9G/a3e13fb3038654613a6bbf1b3955cbde/tort2-epg.webp?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=964&w=2140&q=72)
Overview
Many exotic pets are prey animals and they are experts at masking their feelings and hiding illnesses, so as not to become a target for a predator. With regular veterinary examinations we can establish baseline weights, identify body condition, discuss diet, housing and environmental enrichment. All are important in providing responsible care of of our exotic companions.
Small Mammals
Transport your small mammals and birds to our clinic in secure airline kennels or carriers. Bring any treats that may help calm your pet. Always include food for herbivores.
Reptiles and Amphibians
Bring amphibians and reptiles in insulated coolers with heat packs if cold outside. We can augment physical examinations with other diagnostic tests such as blood testing, radiographs and parasite checks. Preventative medicine can help us better provide for the exotic animals we have taken into our homes.