Exotic Pet Care at EVS Pet Urgent Care
*Currently only offered at EVS Pet Urgent Care of Reno
We understand that exotic pets need urgent care just as much as any other animal. That’s why we’re proud to offer urgent care services for a wide range of exotic pets, ensuring they get the attention they need when your primary veterinarian isn’t available
Types of Exotic Pets We Treat
We care for a wide range of pet exotics, including:
- Birds/Parrots: We treat a variety of birds, including parrots, with common conditions such as lethargy, decreased appetite, and other signs of illness.
- Reptiles: We see snakes, lizards, and turtles/tortoises (non-venomous only). We treat issues like trauma, skin conditions, and “Ain’t Doing Right” symptoms.
- Exotic Mammals: This includes rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats, mice, and similar small mammals. We frequently handle cases like gastrointestinal stasis in rabbits or respiratory infections in rodents.
Exotic Pet Urgent Care Services
While we are not a full-service emergency hospital, we provide a range of services for exotic pets to address urgent, non-life-threatening conditions, such as:
- GI stasis in rabbits and guinea pigs: Symptoms include decreased appetite and reduced stool production.
- Ferrets with illness symptoms: We treat ferrets experiencing lethargy, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased appetite.
- Rodents with respiratory or skin issues: Common problems include respiratory infections and skin concerns in rats, mice, and guinea pigs.
- Reptiles with trauma or illness: From wounds to skin conditions, and Ain't Doing Right (ADR) symptoms we handle a variety of urgent health issues for reptiles.
- Parrots and birds with illness symptoms: We treat Ain't Doing Right (ADR) symptoms in birds.
In-House Diagnostics
We offer in-house diagnostic services to get answers quickly, including: blood work, radiographs (X-rays), and some microscopy.
*Please note: We do not send samples to external reference labs. For specialized testing, we recommend you contact your general practice veterinarian.
What We Don't Treat & Emergency Referrals
We do not handle farm animals (pigs, goats, production poultry), zoo animals, wildlife, or primates. For these animals, please consult a specialized veterinarian.
For exotic pet emergencies requiring more advanced care, we refer to UC Davis Vet School or All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Folsom, California, which are about a 3-4 hour drive from Reno. These locations provide after-hours emergency services for exotic pets.
Urgent Care Services for Your Exotic Pets at
EVS Pet Urgent Care of Reno
365 Brinkby Ave
Reno, NV 89509
Mon - Fri: 12pm - 8pm
Sat-Sun: 11am - 6pm