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Pet ownership isn’t always easy — but we’re here to help. Noticed a behavior change in your animal recently? Not sure if you need to bring them in for a visit, or just wait it out? Send us your questions.

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Q. My iguana won’t eat and is really scared of me. I need help. What can I do?

Iguanas, although fairly popular as pets, are quite difficult to look after properly. They grow quite large (5-6′ in length) and can be aggressive.  Many of the medical problems that they suffer from are related to inappropriate living conditions or … Continue reading →

Q. We are buying a bearded dragon in 3 weeks and we need a reptile vet in Tampa Bay. Have you worked with reptiles?

Bearded dragons make great pets; however they do have some pretty specific husbandry requirements including heat sources, UV light sources and proper nutrition. Check out the information on our website www.tampabayvets.net under Pet Health Resources.  Our veterinarians have extensive experience … Continue reading →

Q. I dont really know to how to care for my turtle. He only eats about 2 times a month and is not very active. What can I do?

Thanks for contacting us about your turtle.  There are many different types of turtles and each type is cared for in a different way.  Reptiles can be quite challenging to look after properly as we must provide correct temperature, humidity, … Continue reading →

Q. What Can I Do With an Unhealthy Baby Iguana?

All pets need examinations at least twice a year.  When you have a juvenile (baby) or elderly pet the frequency of examination should be more frequent.  Exotic pets are not easy to manage from a husbandry standpoint and can become … Continue reading →

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