Amphibians as Pets

Amphibians as Pets

Avian + Exotics Center of Nashville cares for amphibians, including Skinks, Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, and Newts. There are numerous species of frogs, toads and salamanders that we have treated as patients. Some species of salamanders can live up to 25 years.

Frog as a pet

Care Recommendations

Care Recommendations

  • Yearly Fecal Examination For Parasites and Bacterial Overgrowth

  • Complete Physical Examination Every 6-12 Months

Other Available Services

  • Hospitalization and Surgery

  • Sex Determination

  • Boarding

  • Radiography

Common Amphibian Diseases

  • Skin infections- bacterial, fungal, algae

  • Abscesses

  • Eye infections

  • Trauma

Preventive Care for Amphibians

  • Routine annual physical examination

  • Annual intestinal parasite screen

  • Correct environment/temperature

  • Clean water to prevent infections

  • Routine annual physical examination

  • Annual intestinal parasite screen

  • Correct environment/temperature

  • Clean water to prevent infections

Mammals

Small exotic mammals include Ferrets, Gerbils, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Chinchillas, Mice, Rats, Squirrels, Sugar Gliders, Hedgehogs, Prairie Dogs, Wallabies, and Exotic Felines.

Birds

We care for many types of pet birds, including Pigeons, Macaws, Conures, Parakeets, Lories, Cockatiels, Caiques, Cockatoos, Finches, Canaries, Conures, Parrots, Doves, Hornbills, and more.

Reptiles

Pet retiles include Snakes (Boas, Pythons), Turtles, Tortoises, Dragons, Lizards, Basilisks, Iguanas, Geckoes, Chameleons, Crocodilians, Monitors, and more. Complete physical exams are recommended every 6-12 months.

Amphibians

Some common amphibious pets are Skinks, Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, Newts, and more. See some of our suggestions on recommended routine exams and preventive care.

Aquatics

Call for consultation on Tropical, Pond, Aquarium, Goldfish, Koi, Oscars, and more. Most fish diseases occur due to infections, water quality control factors, or uncontrolled environmental conditions.

Schedule Appointment

Contact us to inquire about the well-being and care of your exotic pet, or about numerous services that our veterinarians provide. Request an appointment on the link below.

Assoc Avian Veterinarians
Assoc Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
American Federation of Aviculture
American Veterinary Medical Association
Assoc Avian Veterinarians
Assoc Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Federation of Aviculture