Origin Vets

Specialist exotic vets for exotic , zoo, avian , aquatic and unusual pets

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Routine #zoo visit today. Baby lemur photobomb! ...but how many are there? #lemur #vet #photobomb

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Rabbits love to dig
It is a natural behaviour that helps them feel safe and stay cool in the warmer weather
It is also lots of fun as you can see Rupert demonstrating!

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Dr Sophie Jenkins has added two more gorgeous lionhead rabbits to her warren!Cookie, Alfie, Strawberry and Bluebell. Introducing bonded pairs can be tricky and must be done carefully. To find out more visit https://t.co/mjRPGDiwAf

#lionheadrabbits #rabbitbonding #exoticvet

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🦎Meet Jess the beautiful bearded dragon who had a blood sample taken to check for any abnormalities.
A blood sample in a bearded dragon is taken from the ventral tail vein. It is a quick and non invasive procedure that bearded dragons tolerate well.
#exoticvet #beardeddragon

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This lovely pair came in for a health check and a beak and nail trim with our vet Dr Sophie Jenkins.
Do you know what parrot species they are? Do you know which is female and which is male?
#exoticvet #parrots #harrisonbirdfood #nutriberries #lafeber

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🎉Gorgeous Nixi the chinchilla has been signed off his treatment. 🎉
He has been receiving treatment for an eye injury since the beginning of February. In the first picture you can see Hyponon with flourescein uptake showing the eye ulcer.
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Meet Pickle the plain parakeet! He's been in for a nail trim with Dr Sophie Jenkins and a talk about husbandry, including nutrition for his owners. We recommend converting birds onto harrisons or nutriberries so that… https://t.co/kObT5NMu3E

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It might be awful weather out but some of our tortoise friends are starting to stir. Make sure they've had a successful hibernation and get them booked in for a post hibernation check.
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Keep your pets safe and warm in this wet and windy weather.
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@britishlou12 Please contact via 03338009828 tomorrow thanks

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@britishlou12 Yes we do

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Storm Ciara may be passing but the weather is still going to be very blustery bringing a terrible chill.
Please make sure your outdoor pets are protected. Bring indoors if you can. Always have a plan incase the weather takes a bad turn.
#stormciara #metoffice

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Does your rabbit binky?

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Chinchilla fact for Friday

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🦎Today we're at Vale Vets in Barry where we've seen Rolo for her post op check! (The bearded dragon from the spay video)
Her wound is healing well and she is now very active. She has started eating some greens already!🌱
#exoticvet #beardeddragon
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@RabbitRWAF @UKChange Originvets have signed this

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A hutch is not an enough.
A small hutch is never suitable.

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We have started a petition to ban the sale of small rabbit hutches which cause so much pain and suffering to pet rabbits throughout the UK. Support our mission by signing our petition: https://t.co/iHx8ev4mop via @UKChange 🐰🐰✊

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Happy year of the rat! 🐀🎉
We hope you've found this weeks rat posts informative.
Many thanks to the following for allowing us to use their rat photos:
🐀Ivy animal Sanctuary https://t.co/NybATFqdIg
🐀Ashley Jordanides
🐀Jade Bosley
🐀Our very own Dr Sophie Jenkins

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🐀Geriatric Rats🐀
As our beloved rats get older we need to ensure they are appropriately cared for in regards to any age related health problems.

🐀It's all about keeping them comfortable🐀

Find out more at https://t.co/mjRPGDiwAf

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The lateral tail vein in rats is very useful for blood sampling and placing intravenous catheters. It's important to have access directly into a vein especially during anaesthesia.
Find out more at
https://t.co/mjRPGDiwAf