Exotic Animal Medicine

Mar 29, 2019

NC State Veterinary Hospital Helps Lost Seal Pup Find His Way

The young gray seal needed to go North, and the NC State Veterinary Hospital was a vital stop on the way there.    The seal’s path to NC State began in late February. As reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the seal was spotted in Virginia Beach, Va., and reported as lethargic and in questionable… 

Jan 18, 2017

What Can You Learn from a Bearded Dragon?

When Tara Harrison, an assistant professor and a clinician, first saw Kaleb, he was suffering from an undifferentiated sarcoma, a type of cancer that typically affects bones and connective... 

Oct 21, 2016

Caring for Reptiles Now — and Into the Future

Today is Reptile Awareness Day, set aside to celebrate all the snakes, lizards, frogs and turtles in our lives, we asked Tara Harrison, a clinical assistant professor, to reveal some of her favorite stories of working with reptiles... 

Oct 12, 2016

Dealing With Aquariums and Ponds During Power Outages

In December 2002, Gregory Lewbart was awakened by fiery transformers and tree branches breaking apart during the Raleigh ice storm, that experience reinforced the importance of a plan for pet fish when the electricity goes out... 

Jul 11, 2016

NC State CVM Receives $350,000 Cancer Treatment Grant From the Petco Foundation

Covered species include birds, fish, reptiles and small mammals, such as guinea pigs and rabbits... 

Jul 7, 2016

Friends for Life

Recently, Puff began to show signs of distress, and a trip to the local veterinarian revealed that Puff was egg-bound -- developing an egg, but unable to pass it, a potentially life-threatening situation... 

Jun 13, 2016

Making Kayak Ship Shape

Kayak had mature cataracts in both eyes that were so advanced it was impairing her vision severely, making everything a blur. Cataracts can form as a result of trauma, poor nutrition, or excessive...