Zoological medicine
Every animal is unique, for you and for us
Medicine and surgery for unconventional small mammals (rabbits, rodents, etc.), birds and reptiles is at the heart of this discipline.
The team, comprising a clinician, a resident, a specialized intern and a veterinary care assistant, welcomes you by appointment on weekdays, as well as in emergencies 24 hours a day. Our state-of-the-art equipment enables us to make the most accurate diagnosis possible, and to offer treatment in the best interests of your pet.
We also offer preventive medicine consultations, providing advice tailored to the diet and environment of each species. A poor diet or lifestyle can be the cause of many serious illnesses in these animals. During these consultations, rabbits and ferrets can be vaccinated.
We play an active role in training students, who attend consultations and examinations to familiarize themselves with these species. We also contribute to the development of knowledge in our discipline through specific clinical research.
Treatment
Depending on the nature and severity of the pathology detected in your pet, different treatments may be considered. For less serious cases, we can offer home medical treatment. In more severe cases, however, hospitalization and/or surgery will need to be discussed with you.
We have 3 specific hospitalization rooms with controlled temperature, hygrometry and lighting, each adapted to a group of animals (small mammals, birds and reptiles). This reduces stress for your animals by avoiding contact between antagonistic species (prey and predators).
Students actively participate in the care of hospitalized patients under the supervision of a qualified veterinarian. In this way, they learn how to feed and maintain different species of animals.
Practical experience
For consultations by appointment or in an emergency (please contact our team on 04/ 366.40.04), we advise you to bring your pet's health record (rabbit, ferret). If your bird has already been tested for specific diseases (e.g. when you bought it), we recommend that you bring the laboratory results with you.
Information on feeding (type of food, quantity, etc.) and environment (size of cage or terrarium, bedding, temperature of hot and cold spots for reptiles) will be requested during the consultation. Please bring this information with you, so that we can make the best possible diagnosis.
When transporting your pet, we advise you to put it in a transport box or cage, including birds. Transporting a free-ranging bird out of a cage is not recommended, even if the bird is flightless, because of the risk of escape and contact with other animals.
For reptiles, a hot-water bottle wrapped in a towel (mandatory to avoid burns) can be placed in the closed transport cage to limit the risk of thermal loss.
If your pet needs to be hospitalized, all the necessary equipment (enclosure, food) is available in the department, although we suggest you bring your favorite food so that we can offer it to your pet.
