Soins spécialisés

Birds and Exotic Pets

Our team at Centre Vétérinaire Laval is specializing in birds and exotic animals is always ready to welcome you, whether you are referred by your family veterinarian or when your animal has an accident. Thanks to our state-of-the-art equipment, the expertise of our veterinarians and the hard work of our animal health technicians, we remain available to take care of your animal as if it were our own.

My pet is sick…but is it an emergency? Read our useful guide to recognize the signs of illness in your exotic pet and know when to consult in emergency.

 

Our team accommodates most exotic animals:

  • Birds
  • Small mammals
    • Rabbits
    • Ferrets
    • Hedgehogs
    • Rodents
    • Sugar gliders
    • Etc.
  • Reptiles

 

Emergency and Critical Care

When should I consult in an emergency?

Since your furry companions can't verbalize their pain, it's sometimes difficult to understand what's happening to them and know when it's urgent. Pay attention to their body language and their general state, it is their way of communicating with you.

Here is a list of conditions that excuse an emergency visit to our centres:

  • Absence of urine
  • Difficult delivery
  • Energy drop
  • Loss of appetite
  • Eye injury
  • Heatstroke
  • Epileptiform seizure
  • Abnormal gait
  • Persistent diarrhea
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Ingestion of an object
  • Poisoning
  • Bite or open wound
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Trauma or accident
  • Abnormal vomiting

What differentiates an emergency and referral centre from your neighbourhood hospital or clinic is also the technologic equipment used there. Our teams have on-site access to more complete and state-of-the-art equipment (MRI, CT-Scan, on-site laboratory, etc.)  to be able to make a complete diagnosis more quickly.

With more than 35 years of clinical expertise, our three teams in Brossard, Montreal and Laval care about the health and well-being of your pet. They always adopt a global and human approach in order to accompany you throughout the care of your animal.

Anesthesia and Analgesia

This service is offered exclusively to all our referring veterinarians. You can submit your reference request via our Vet Connexion portal.

Why does my pet need an anesthesiologist?

Your animal should be monitored by one of our anesthesia specialists in the event of:

  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Addison's disease
  • Brachycephalic syndrome
  • Chest procedure
  • Removal of large masses

Our anesthesiology specialists and their team will accompany you throughout the anesthesia process, starting at home before the procedure up to their return.

Physical Rehabilitation

Why consult in physical rehabilitation?

Whether after surgery or during the life of your pet, physical disorders can arise. Our technicians will accompany you in the various treatments and programs adapted to the situation.

Alternative Medicine

Why consult in alternative medicine?

Complementary therapies can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine to enhance the treatment of difficult cases.

Acupuncture is used to treat several metabolic, nervous or locomotor disorders. It stimulates the nervous, blood, lymphatic and immune systems.