Exotic Pets™

The show for people interested in pets that slither, hop, creep, fly or swim:  from bunnies to iguanas, parrots to ferrets, snakes to tortoises. Information on the physical requirements of these exotic pets and how to manage the often challenging environment and correct diet essential to their welfare. Doug Mader (The Vet at Noah's Ark)Co-hosted by Dr. Doug Mader, author of "The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital,"who is a world-renowned specialist on exotic animals, author of four major veterinary textbooks on reptile and amphibians, and a passionate educator. Early episodes of this show were co-hosted by Dr. Karen Rosenthal, Director of Exotic Animal Medicine at several institutions of higher learning.

Hosted by Tracie Hotchner, Karen Rosenthal

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Exotic Pets #201 (9-29-2014)

Exotic Pets

Exotic Pets (9-29-2014) #201: The show debuts with co-host Dr. Karen Rosenthal, Dean of St. Matthews University Veterinary School in the Cayman Islands, who has a long history studying and caring for exotic pets. She and Tracie kick off the new show discussing America’s favorite exotic pet, the bunny rabbit — of which Tracie had several as a child and asks Dr. Karen whether the story her mother used to tell told about the rabbit needing orthodonture could have been true. Dr. Karen talks about the House Rabbit Society that helps support proper care of bunnies and explains that dental issues are the number one health issue for rabbits. Bugs Bunny did all house rabbits a disservice by munching on the orange part of the carrot when what a rabbit really needs is the leafy green top part!

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