Exotic pet insurance can cover unexpected costs with relatively low premiums, providing flexibility when choosing your vet and the ability to add preventive care for a small fee. However ...

Small-clawed otters and to a lesser extent ... “Online trade has unfortunately unwittingly encouraged exotic pet ownership because it’s so difficult to police what’s going on online ...

That said, while exotic pets can be colorful ... nocturnal marsupials are incredibly interesting animals to keep as pets, in no small part because, as their name implies, they glide through ...

"While kinkajous are not endangered, they are hunted for fur, meat, and the exotic pet trade, threatening their ... but are actually small nocturnal carnivores. They can be found in tropical ...

However, birds, reptiles and small mammals are susceptible to accidents, illnesses and breed-specific health issues. Vets specializing in exotic pet care may be challenging to find. In addition ...

This is just a small sampling of the types of exotic animals that may not be allowed. In some cases, states may take a broader approach and, instead of listing specific creatures people can’t ...

Treatment options for cancer in small exotic animals remain limited, and the current standard of care—surgical tumor removal—can be too invasive for exotic animals. Dr. Korenko commented ...