Birds, reptiles and small mammals seen in house, about ten to fifteen minutes from central Fort Lauderdale.
Bearded dragons, cockatiels, rabbits and chinchillas need a different kind of attention than a dog or cat, and finding a veterinarian who treats them can take real searching. Oakland Park Animal Hospital cares for birds, reptiles and small mammals in house, about ten to fifteen minutes from central Fort Lauderdale.
We are doctor-owned, not part of a corporate chain, and we have been caring for pets in Broward County since 1987. Your exotic pet is treated as a full member of the family here, whether it walks, hops or perches.
Learn more about our exotic pet care services.
Cockatiels and other companion parrots, with husbandry and nutrition guidance suited to their needs.
Bearded dragons and similar species, with attention to lighting, temperature and habitat setup.
Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and ferrets, with routine checkups and nutritional counseling.
Husbandry and behavior-based wellness evaluations across every species above.
Our veterinarians have built hands-on familiarity with a range of companion species over a career rooted in this community. Because these species differ so much from one another, we tailor every visit to the animal in front of us instead of applying a dog-and-cat routine. If you have them, bring photos of your pet’s enclosure or a list of what it eats. They help us a great deal.
Many exotic animals are remarkably good at hiding illness. A bird can seem perfectly normal one week and be seriously ill the next, because instinct tells prey species not to show weakness. By the time an owner sees a change, the problem has often been building for some time.
That is why our wellness visits rely on careful, species-specific handling and examination, the kind that catches small changes before they become real problems. We also spend as much time talking with owners as we do examining pets, because so much of an exotic animal’s health is decided at home long before they reach the exam table. If you have noticed anything odd about your pet’s eating, droppings, breathing or behavior, write it down before the visit so we have specifics to work from.
Habitat is medicine for exotic pets. The right lighting, temperature, diet and enclosure can be the difference between a thriving pet and a string of avoidable illnesses. The topics below come up every week, and photos of your pet’s enclosure plus a list of what it eats and when help us give specific, useful advice.
We remember what it feels like to bring home a new pet and realize how many questions you did not know to ask. Before pickup, confirm that temperature, humidity and lighting match your pet’s specific species. After you bring your pet home, schedule a wellness visit so we have a healthy starting point to compare against later. Getting these early details right tends to shape everything that follows.
Just as older dogs and cats need a different kind of attention, so do senior birds, reptiles and small mammals. We watch for the specific patterns that tend to appear as exotic pets grow older, and we adjust monitoring the same way we do for our senior dog and cat patients.
Owners reach us from across Fort Lauderdale, including Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, Las Olas and neighborhoods near downtown. The drive north on US-1 or I-95 takes about ten to fifteen minutes, a short trip for a doctor who will know your pet’s history next year and the year after that.
We also offer Cherry and CareCredit financing and our own Stay Well Pet Plan, so ongoing care does not have to come as a surprise bill. Saturday hours run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and calling ahead lets us know which species you are bringing so the team can prepare. If your household includes a dog or cat as well, we can care for the whole family at one hospital.
Caring for an exotic pet does not have to feel like a search for the one vet in town who understands them. If you are in Fort Lauderdale and ready to schedule a visit, or you simply have a few questions about caring for your bird, reptile or small mammal, call (954) 731-4228 or request an appointment. We would be glad to welcome your exotic pet into the Oakland Park Animal Hospital family.
Schedule a visit with our compassionate team and let’s partner in your pet’s lifelong well-being.
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