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The BZEM service examines over 1200 client-owned animals, and
approximately 1500 wildlife cases each year. The wildlife cases primarily
include raptors, waterfowl, songbirds, squirrels, rabbits, opossums, and
turtles.
The
team of health professionals that make up the LSU SVM Zoological Medicine
Service has a focus of total health care for your bird, reptile, or small
exotic companion animal. We not only provide quality health care for the
patient but also place significant emphasis on client education as it
relates to the husbandry and dietary needs of the diverse species treated.
Client education brochures and food samples are commonly provided to
clients as a way of reinforcing the information discussed during the
visit. An office visit includes a complete physical examination along with
a comprehensive examination of the patient’s environment, diet, and
husbandry requirements that will affect the animal’s quality of life and
long term health.
Certain animals cannot be examined, admitted or treated by the LSU-VTHC
due to liability and safety issues. These include privately owned wild
carnivores (including, but not limited to, lions, tigers, cougars,
bobcats, bears, wolves, wolf hybrids, skunks, raccoons, river otters,
coyotes, and foxes), primates, bats, and venomous reptiles. Wildlife
rehabilitators or falconers presenting cases to the LSU-VTHC must have the
appropriate permits.
Please visit the species pages for additional services and procedures
provided by the Zoological Medicine Service. Please contact us at
225-578-9600 to inquire about all of our services or schedule an
appointment. We look forward to seeing you and your pet.
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