Pet foxes have specific needs that must be met to ensure they remain healthy. Our fox vet, Dr. Riggs, has over 30 years of experience treating foxes and exotic mammals. We provide full healthcare treatment for foxes. The fennec fox is the smallest species, and most commonly kept as a pet. We treat all breeds of foxes, including fennec foxes, red foxes and arctic foxes. In order to keep your pet healthy and happy, we provide the following fox veterinarian services:
Wellness Exams are effective at detecting illness and disease early on to start a treatment plan before it progresses to an unmanageable level. The earlier a problem is detected, the greater the chances are of correcting it. We recommend wellness exams once a year to keep your fox in optimal health.
Your fox will require routine vaccinations. Some vaccines for dogs are also used in foxes, their canine relative. However, other vaccines for dogs can be harmful to foxes. We are well educated on fox vaccinations and will discuss the best vaccination plan with you based on several variables such as age, risk for exposure, and overall health.
A monthly dose of parasite control medicine is the easiest way to protect your fox from internal and external parasites that can cause illness such as mites and intestinal parasites. Mites can trigger allergic reactions, skin inflammation, and infection. We offer effective parasite control treatments for foxes to keep the pests away.
Obesity is one of the biggest health concerns for pigs and can lead to other illnesses & ailments. We provide nutritional consultation to help you control your pig’s weight with a healthy, specialized diet that will help them live a longer life. Pigs can be trained to do well on leashes and benefit greatly from regular walks.
We provide dental care to keep your cat’s teeth and gums in good condition. Tooth abnormality’s and infections usually require veterinary attention. Regular dental care is the best way to prevent problems. If you already have a problem, we have the expertise to treat it.
Our goal is to keep your pet healthy and prevent illness. If your pet is injured or ill, rest assured that we have the tools necessary to diagnose the problem and offer state-of-the-art treatment. From blood testing and radiographs to ultrasound and endoscopy, we have the means to track down your pets’ problems. Once the problem is uncovered we have the expertise, equipment, and the years of experience needed to provide the therapy or surgical procedures required to help our patients.
We perform all necessary laboratory testing and blood work to diagnose potential problems. Testing is often a critical component in detecting illness and diagnosing your exotic animal so we can immediately begin proper treatment.
Parasites can cause not only discomfort but also illness that may become fatal if not treated. We provide parasite control for internal and external parasites in order to keep your exotic cat pest free. A simple parasite program will eliminate worries.
Foxes are omnivores and eat a variety of food in the wild. Domesticated foxes require a balanced diet to thrive. We can consult you on the best diet for your fox and items to stay away from.
Like dogs, foxes are prone to dental disease. We provide all dental care for pet foxes and can diagnose any concerns you may have.
Our goal is to keep your fox healthy and prevent illness. If your pet is injured or ill, rest assured that we have the tools necessary to diagnose the problem and offer state-of-the-art treatment.
From blood testing and radiographs to ultrasound and endoscopy, we have the means to track down your pets’ problems. Once the problem is uncovered we have the expertise, equipment, and the years of experience needed to provide the therapy or surgical procedures required to help our patients.
Our office is open for your fox’s health care needs Monday through Friday 8:00-6:00 and Saturday 8:00-4:00. If emergency care is required after these hours, you can rely on our 24 hour emergency facility- the Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital. Metro is located at 1053 S. Cleveland-Massilon Rd. in Copley (330-666-2976) and is there to assist with any of our client’s problems. At Metro we have veterinarians and technicians on duty 24 hours daily to address your needs.
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital Exotics Department is a full service veterinary general, referral, and emergency practice for exotic pets.