The Gaffney Animal Hospital also provides services for nontraditional pets.  Ferrets, birds, sugar gliders, prairie dogs, rabbits, iguanas, snakes, bearded dragons, and fish are just some of the pets that have been to our hospital for treatment.

We offer full service examination, medical, and surgical services for your exotic friend.  Our laboratory can perform routine bloodwork, parasite evaluation, and fecal analysis on most species.  Tests unable to be completed in house can be sent to other laboratories for analysis. Our surgical suite is equipped to handle the needs of these small patients. Anesthesia equipment, anesthesia monitors, and special surgical instruments assist our staff in making the surgical period as safe as possible. 

Frequently when exotic patients become ill, it is related to their care: what they are being fed, how they are being housed, how much exercise they are allowed, or how much supervision they are given.  Our staff is knowledgable about the husbandry and nutritional needs of exotic species.  If you are considering getting an exotic pet, we would be happy to consult with you about what your pet will need. 

Some exotic patients are presented for behavioral problems such as biting, screaming, and feather picking.  Some of these problems can be prevented or controlled using environmental enrichment or behavior modification techniques. Toys, special treats, games, even a radio or television can greatly enhance your pet's life.

If you would like to make an appointment for your exotic pet, you may call our office or fill out the appointment request form available on this website.  Please bring as much information as possible on your pet including age, previous medical history, current and previous diets and housing information.  If you have other exotic pets, our doctors may need information on them as well.