Small mammal vet services
Advice, care and medicine
At Skylark Vets, we see and treat many types of small mammals from hamsters and gerbils to degus and chinchillas – and even tenrecs.
These wonderful little creatures can often suffer with their teeth, their diets and incorrect housing which may cause respiratory and other issues.
They are also prey animals, which means they will conceal signs of illness for as long as possible, so it’s important to bring your pet in for a check if you see any changes in behaviour or condition.
- Husbandry & diet advice
- Set-up checks
- Claw trims
- Dental checks
- Routine health checks
- Pet health plans
- Diagnostics – blood tests, x-rays, ultrasound scans, cytology, culture, histopathology
Dental x-rays, burring & extraction
- Surgery – neutering, wound management, abdominal surgery etc.
- Management of common conditions such as gut stasis, urinary problems, osteoarthritis etc.
- Export health certificates
Reviews from small mammal owners
“Really appreciated the thorough examination my rat was given, and the complete treatment plan.”
Alice, VetHelpDirect review“Charlotte and her team are marvellous with my Lesser Tenrecs. Whilst my pets are very small, the team take such an interest in them and always put their welfare first. They are a lovely, thoughtful team.”
Amanda, VetHelpDirect review“Perhaps it is because cats do not live by human patterns, do not fit themselves into prescribed behavior, that they are so united to creative people.”
Lenora Christensen, Veterinary NurseSmall mammal vet articles you may find interesting
For most eye injuries, it is recommended that you seek veterinary care as even minor injuries can lead to loss of vision. However, there are steps you can carry out at home to provide first aid or treat simple problems (such as dirt in the eyes).
Advice for dealing with bleeding blood feathers, which also applies to bleeding nails
Applying a poultice can be a useful way of removing small foreign bodies from paws – for example grass seeds, thorns and splinters.
In hypselodont species, such as rabbits, teeth grow continuously throughout the life of the animal so they need to be managed carefully.
