“Pocket pet” and exotic animal medicine
Our SPCA veterinary team has a vast breadth of knowledge and we are able to offer regular clinics catering to the needs of our more exotic pet-owning members who may have companions as varied as rabbits, hamsters, snakes, turtles and other reptiles, and birds.
We provide consultations to discuss and plan the unique dietary and environmental requirements of exotic pets. In addition, if your pet is sick, we can diagnose the cause using blood tests and radiographs that allow us to create a tailored plan to suit your pet’s condition.
For information on all SPCA veterinary surgeons and clinic times please visit our ‘Contact’ page and for more information on exotic and pocket pet care, please click on the links below:
Rabbits
Chinchillas
Hamsters
Guinea Pigs
Red Eared Sliders (Terrapins)
Preventative Pet Health
Vaccination
Vaccination protects your pet against highly infectious and sometimes fatal diseases. It is particularly important for young animals not only because their immune systems are not fully developed but also so they can be socialised to ...
Deworming
Parasitic worms are as common as fleas to your pet, especially in puppies and kittens. From one centimetre hookworms to metre-long flat tapeworms, they can also be transmitted to people in some instances ...
Flea and tick control
Fleas and ticks are very common in the warm, humid climate of Hong Kong. They can cause a variety of conditions from skin disease and allergies to severe anaemias. Control of these pests is therefore important for the welfare of your ...
Heartworm prevention
Heartworm is a parasitic roundworm carried by mosquitoes. It can infect dogs, cats and other animals, though rarely humans, and with our warm, humid climate is a significant threat to animals in Hong Kong ...
Dental care
Dental disease is one of the most common problems in domestic pets with symptoms including bad breath, swollen gums, loose teeth, drooling and pain when eating. Here are a few things we can do to help animals maintain oral hygiene ...
Skin disease
Skin disease affects thousands of dogs and cats every year, ranging from minor “hot spots” to extremely debilitating long-term skin problems. This is particularly the case in Hong Kong’s hot, humid summers but it can occur at any ...
Breeding Issues and Corrective Surgeries
Selective breeding over the years for certain “looks” has resulted in an increase in the number of genetic problems seen by our veterinary surgeons. Unfortunately, it is a very sad fact that these in-bred traits have a negative impact on ...