PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paws and Claws Pet Medical Center, one of the only Portland animal vet clinics to provide exotic veterinary care, announced the addition of a visiting exotic and avian veterinarian. Dr. Ross Weinstein will be joining the vet center as a temporary visiting veterinarian starting in late September. Dr. Weinstein will be at the veterinary hospital every Monday throughout the month of October. Dr. Weinstein will be assisting the hospital's veterinarians, Dr. Pollock and Dr. DeRemer, in providing exotic and avian pet care for the Portland East County pet community.
Portland avian veterinarian Dr. Ken DeRemer announced that an additional exotic and avian veterinarian will be temporarily joining Paws and Claws Pet Medical Center. Dr. Ross Weinstein, formerly with the North Portland veterinary hospital, will be assisting in avian and exotic pet care on Mondays, starting September 24, and every Monday in October.
"We are excited to welcome Dr. Weinstein to assist in providing additional exotic vet care," said Dr. DeRemer. "Dr. Weinstein is a talented exotic and avian veterinarian and will be a tremendous asset to our veterinary hospital. With Dr. Weinstein's addition, Paws and Claws will be one of the only Portland exotic veterinarians to have three exotic and avian veterinarians on staff."
The clinic's Portland exotic veterinary services include wellness exams, vaccinations, emergency care, and pet surgery. Dr. DeRemer and exotic veterinarian Dr. Pollock see all types of avian and exotic species. Veterinarian Dr. Huntsinger also provides care for pocket pets.
The Gresham exotic veterinary care team recommends regular exams for exotics. According to Dr. DeRemer, many pet owners do not realize that an annual exam is just as important for birds and exotic pets as it is for dogs and cats.
"Owning birds or other exotic pets can be an exciting and rewarding experience," said Dr. DeRemer. "Like cats and dogs, exotic pets require regular wellness care to stay healthy. Paws and Claws Pet Medical Center is one of the only Portland veterinary hospitals to provide comprehensive care for exotic animals."
Exotic services include physicals, diagnostic exams, and nutrition counseling. For example, a fecal exam helps ensure that reptiles, such as iguanas and snakes, are parasite-free.
"Some exotic pets, including reptiles and birds, can live a very long time, while others, such as pocket pets, have a shorter life expectancy," said Dr. DeRemer. "Preventative care ensures that a pet's unique nutrition and habitat needs are met, and that they are free from parasites or diseases."
In addition to preventative care, the animal hospital provides surgical care and urgent care for exotic and avian pets. The temporary addition of Dr. Weinstein to the exotic veterinarian care team will allow the clinic to provide more appointments and services for exotic pets.
Pet owners may schedule an appointment by calling the hospital or visiting http://pawsandclawsvet.com/.