Avian (Bird) & Exotic Pet Medicine and Surgery

Our veterinarians at the Canadian Veterinary Hospital in Doha are experienced in providing care and treatment for exotic companion animals, including birds, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, iguanas and rabbits. We understand their unique health needs and can provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical services, as well as counselling on nutrition, behaviour, and general care.

  • Birds/Avian

    Bird/Avian Health Care and Surgery Our veterinary team at CVH see a variety of birds. Here are just a few of our more recent additions.  Whether it is an infectious…

  • Rabbits

    Rabbits are susceptible to a variety of diseases and conditions, including overgrown teeth, serious ear infections, hairballs, parasites, bladder stones and cancer. They also tend to hide signs of illness…

  • Hamsters and Guinea Pigs

    Just because they’re small doesn’t mean they can’t benefit from veterinary attention. Teeth, which grow continuously in gerbils, guinea pigs, and hamsters, often require trimming. (We can also recommend appropriate…

  • Lizards/Iguanas

    Nutrition-related disorders and diseases are common in iguanas and other lizards. We can help you avoid these problems. Call us to set up a nutritional consultation so we can discuss…

  • Non-Human Primates

    Non-human primates have a lot of similarities to humans.  Among these are some infectious and zoonotic diseases.  For this reason and the safety of our team, we do not encourage…

  • Sugar Gliders

    The sugar glider is a small, omnivorous, arboreal, and nocturnal gliding possum – a type of marsupial. The common name refers to its preference for sugary nectarous foods and ability…

  • Exotic Cats

    There is a lot of controversy about whether it is correct to treat cats that belong in the wild.  At CVH we believe that if a pet is in serious…

  • Other Exotic Animals

    Although a lot of information regarding exotic animals is widely available on the Internet, it is often difficult to determine what sources to trust. Our veterinary team is knowledgeable about…