Most exotic pet emergencies don’t start as emergencies. They start as subtle changes that are easy to miss and often tied to husbandry. By the time many rabbits, birds, reptiles, or small mammals are presented to a vet, the condition has often been developing for days (sometimes weeks or even months) in the background. And the frustrating part is… a lot of these cases are preventable with the right knowledge. That’s why I’ve put together my: 📘 Small Mammal Complete Guide The handbook on caring for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats and mice. 📗 Exotic Pet Care Guide Bundle All four exotic pet guides: 1. Small Mammals 2. Reptiles 3. Birds 4. Amphibians These guides are designed to bridge the gap between mixed general advice online and an in person veterinary consult. Inside the guides I cover: • Early warning signs of common exotic diseases • Species-specific nutrition and husbandry recommendations including housing, cage set up, toys, enrichment and more • Common health problems and preventative care tips to detect disease early and actually reduce emergency vet visits • Practical, evidence-based guidance I use in practice and teach to my clients and vet colleagues every week And I am offering a 25% Early Bird Discount for the next 24 hours only! Get the Small Mammal Guide for only $14 Or the Complete Exotic Care Bundle for only $40! These guides are for both: 🐾 Pet owners who want to feel confident caring for their pets 🩺 Vets and vet med professionals who want a practical reference tool Happy to answer questions if you’re unsure what’s right for you!

Hey everyone, I’m excited to be here and to start this journey with such a driven group of people. I’m passionate about growth, learning, and building meaningful things—especially when it comes to business and creating value. I’m here to learn, contribute, and connect with like-minded individuals who are serious about leveling up. I’m always open to exchanging ideas, exploring opportunities, and collaborating on anything that pushes us forward. Looking forward to getting to know you all and building something great together.

In Australia we’ve entered into Autumn and you can truly feel the shift in weather! As the weather cools down, there are certain cases that start to pop up more for exotic vets and many pet parents are unaware of some of these seasonal trends so I thought we could chat about it. Some of the most common seasonal presentations we see in Autumn/Winter are: 🦎 Reptiles entering brumation and getting sick during or after brumation- as the temperatures start to drop reptiles (in the wild) naturally enter a hibernation period called brumation. While this is essential for breeding reptiles I do not recommend a strict brumation for most pet reptiles because it’s very hard to replicate the micro-climates created by nooks and crannies in the wild environment eg under rocks, shrubbery etc and often we tend to overshoot creating an environment that’s too cold. This leads to immune suppression and increased risk of infections like respiratory infections. Lowering the temperatures gradually by 1-2 degrees is usually okay but often the lower ambient temperature will naturally bring it down any way. 🐇 Rabbits entering moult/shedding —> increased fur ingestion and this can increase susceptibility to gastrointestinal stasis or bloat/obstructions. Rabbits are normally ingesting fur every day but when they are moulting they are ingesting even more fur. It’s normal to have fur in their digestive tract but if they have an excessive amount this can increase their risk of stasis or bloat, especially with a trigger like dehydration or low hay intake. That’s why it’s important to brush and/or manually remove loose fur daily when they are shedding. 🐀 Rodents and respiratory disease - small rodents, especially ratties are notorious for respiratory disease. Respiratory disease in rats and mice can be caused by a number of bacteria and viruses bite environmental factors play a role. Dry, cold air can be harsh on their sensitive airways and we can see breakouts of respiratory disease in the cooler months, although it is something that can wax and wane all year. Keeping their environment dry and clean, using low dust substrate, feeding a nutrient dense, mostly plant-based diet and keeping rats lean can help reduce risk and severity. Air purifiers and humidifiers can help too!

Hi everyone! Since launching I have been observing and taking on feedback and I understand that the structure has been a little confusing so I have been working hard on giving the classroom a much needed ✨glow up✨ and making this platform much more user friendly and easier to navigate. There are two clearly defined spaces: - 🩺 Vet Professional Hub - 🐾 Pet Parent Hub The resources for each group are also clearly labelled as either VET or PET so you can quickly find the right category and content that’s most relevant to you. There are also resources (purple thumbnail) without a VET or PET label that are useful for everyone, whether you are in vet med or a pet parent. 🎥 Start here: I’ve created a quick “How to Navigate the Platform” video below to walk you through exactly where everything lives and how to make the most of it 👇 ✅ What I recommend you do next: - Watch the navigation video - Explore your relevant hub - Jump into a lesson or resource that interests you - Introduce yourself (if you haven’t already!) I built this platform to support everybody who cares about birds and exotics. Whether you’re a vet professional looking to deepen your exotic knowledge, or a pet parent wanting to give your animal the best possible care 💚 As always, I’d love your feedback to keep this space evolving with you . Let me know if you need help finding anything or if you ever need guidance on choosing the right resources for you. Liv

Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Olivia or Liv, an avian and exotics veterinarian and educator, and I created this space not just because of my passion for birds and exotic pets but because birds and exotic pets are too often overlooked, misunderstood and I know just how hard it can be to find reliable, trustworthy information on caring for them. This community is for pet parents of birds and exotic pets, as well as veterinary professionals, vet students, vet nurses, vet techs and anyone who works with or care about these incredible non-traditional animals. My goal is simple: to make high-quality, practical, evidence-based exotics education accessible and fun! I want you to feel empowered and to love learning from me. Whether you’re caring for a rabbit at home, nursing a bird in hospital, or building confidence with birds and exotics in practice. ✨ Inside this community you’ll find: - Free husbandry guides - Courses, e-books, and webinars (with more coming soon) - Ongoing education and discussion - A safe space to ask questions and learn I am only just getting started and have so many exciting resources that I am working on that I will be launching in the coming months! But for now this platform is still growing, and as an early member, you’ll help shape what’s created next! 👇 To get started, please introduce yourself: - What species do you care for or work with? - Are you a pet parent, vet, vet nurse, vet, student, or other animal professional? - What would you most love to learn about? Thanks for being here. I’m so excited to learn and build this community with you. Liv ❤️ 🐇🐁🐍🦎🐀🐢🦜