Tip Top Pets Expertise
WHAT IS AN EXOTIC ANIMAL? Tip Top Pets have first-hand knowledge about conditions that an exotic pet will need. (suitable for South African conditions). Animals suffer when they are kept in conditions that are significantly different from their natural environment.
Exotic animal Day.
Dr Dorianne Elliott Dr Elliott is the owner of the Clinic and has been working specifically with Exotic Animals since 2003. Dorianne has a special interest in surgery but as our most experienced vet is hands on with all our cases. She is one of the few vets in Gauteng qualified to handle and treat venomous snakes. Dr Elliott lectures extensively both to the undergraduate veterinary students at Onderstepoort as well as to other veterinarians and Exotic Animal interest groups. She enjoys speaking on the radio and is often to be heard on 702 as well as other stations educating the public about the responsibilites of owning exotic pets. Dorianne has kept numerous non-traditional animals including parrots, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, monkeys, chinchillas etc and also enjoys helping with rehabilitation work on wildlife, which the clinic sponsors. Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital Exceptional Care for Unusual Pets Please contact us for the next Exotic Animal Day Clinic: Tip top Pets Parrot Information
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• WHY SHOULD YOU STERILIZE YOUR PET? Many may think sterilizing a pet is a cruel practice and that a sterilized pet may become overweight, some might even say that it is not a natural process and that our children would want to witness the wonders of nature - birth. We should allow our children to experience the truth of the matter, the repercussion of not sterilizing our pets…. the unwanted litters – the millions of desperate kittens and puppies waiting hopelessly in a shelter for a new home, one that may never come! There are no valid reasons for not sterilizing your pet. Fact: yearly over 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized yearly at shelters. Puppies and kittens are the offspring of cherished family pets, even pure breds, intentional or unintentionally resulting in unwanted animals that has the propensity to be euthanized due to the fact that there are more animals entering shelters than there are people willing to provide them with a loving home. Sadly, millions of animals die a tragic death at shelters, not mentioning the financial burden on both owner and shelters. Sterilizing is the only 100% and permanent method of birth control of animals and will stop the over population of unwanted pets. Cats become sexually matured around six months of age. Your veterinarian can fully explain the sterilizing procedures to you. Other good reasons for sterilization:
There are no sound reasons allowing a female dog or cat producing a litter and with the associated health risks involved it may actually be harmful to your pet. Having your cat or dog sterilized is the most important part of being a responsible pet owner and you will most likely experience a more loveable pet than ever before. You will have a much calmer, happier and a more even tempered animal. It's never too late to do the right thing! Always remember to have your pet vaccinated and de-wormed on a regular basis to prevent sickness and spreading of diseases. Make sure your pet has a collar and ID tag and or a microchip for identification.
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