Exotic Animal Hospital for Birds, Reptiles, & Pocket Pets

Expert Exotic Pet Care in Algonquin, Elgin, & Dundee, IL

Dogs and cats are our most frequent visitors, but we can also provide pocket pet*, avian and exotic vet care by appointment during non-emergency hours at our Dundee, Algonquin, and Elgin locations*. We hope that by offering these exotic animal hospital services, we can keep more pets healthy and happy, and educate their owners in caring for them properly.

Our exotic pet vets Dr. Adamo, Dr. Lupo, and Dr. O’Brien are well trained in treating less conventional pets. Your furry, scaled or feathered friend should see us routinely for wellness checks, imaging and diagnostics. Whether your ideal pet is a hedgehog, ferret, Scarlet macaw or hamster, they deserve the best treatment we can offer.

Before you adopt your new pet, it’s important to understand the responsibility they will require. Avians, exotics and pocket pets need lots of care and attention and should see their veterinarian at least once a year for a comprehensive exam.

*Due to allergies, we are only able to treat rabbits and guinea pigs at our Elgin location.

Avian Vet Care

Birds are social animals with very specific needs. If you recently adopted a bird, we need to see them for a physical exam, and may also recommend blood work or a fecal test. This allows us to determine a health baseline and check for signs of illness. Birds will instinctively hide their illnesses as a defense mechanism. Therefore, routine exams can help us catch problems early or prevent them altogether.

During the exam, your bird vet will discuss diet, housing, grooming and handling, and answer any questions you have. Other services we can provide for birds include wing and nail trimming. Beak trimming is not normally necessary for birds, but may be needed if they have a health or nutritional issue.

Caring For Your Exotic Pet

Exotic pet care applies to a range of species, from reptiles to ferrets. As with cats, dogs, and birds, we recommend annual health evaluations. Our exotic animal hospital also welcomes questions regarding their care, whether it relates to their feeding habits, behaviors, living arrangements or overall health. We may also perform a fecal exam and other diagnostics to check for diseases and parasites, which can be harmful to your pet if left untreated.

Pocket Pet Care

When it comes to pocket pets, looks are deceiving. Despite their small size, they need considerable space to accommodate their day-to-day activities, along with a climate-controlled environment. Pocket pets are sensitive to temperature changes and, like other animals, will try to hide any signs of illness. During their wellness exam, we would be happy to answer your questions about their diet, proper handling, habitat, socialization and behavior. If you need recommendations for appropriate housing or other aspects of your pet’s care, we would be glad to help you.

Due to allergies, we are only able to see or treat rabbits and guinea pigs at our Elgin location.

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Rich Jacobs
We’ve been with Dundee Animal Hospital for about 25 years. We’ve been to all three locations and all staff are great with our pets, are efficient, thorough and trust-worthy. I can not recommend Dundee Animal Hospital enough!
Nancy Borgarding
Dr Lupo is the best!
Very caring and great listener. Provides thorough and appropriate testing when needed. When my Rocky was rushed in when choking on foreign object Dr. Lupo provided immediate life saving care. I will forever be grateful to this amazing vet and entire clinic. Highly recommended
Shirley Ledin
Dundee Animal Hospital has taken great care of my babies since 1995!
Victoria Cardenas
Took my cat Luna here because she was pregnant and I felt something was off. She wasn't giving birth. I had called and also this place was recommended by other vets who were booked. Anyway, they did tell me to bring her in and even called back to make sure we were on our way. We were but we're in south elgin so it took us some time to get there. Luna wasn't progressing and after an ultrasound we were told the kitten was big and heartbeat wasn't as strong as they would like. They told us they saw 2 options, inducing Luna or going straight for c section.
We chose c section because we didn't want Luna to lose the kitten, that would have been devastating for her and us.
Well, the whole team ensured that Luna and kitten were ok.
There was a problem with financing c section but this place worked with us and payment was eventually secured.
This place truly cares about animals, it shows. They were so kind and non judgemental.
I am beyond grateful that they saved Luna's life and the kitten. My daughter would have been devastated if anything happened to Luna or the kitten.
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Elgin

  • Hours

Mon: 8am – 6pm
Tue – Wed: 8am – 7pm
Thurs: Closed
Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 8am – 4:30pm
Sun: Closed

  • Location

11N250 N, Gale St.
Elgin, IL 60123

  • Phone

847-888-3933

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Dundee

  • Hours

M, W, F: 8am – 6pm
Tue & Thu: 8am – 7pm
Sat: 8am – 4:30pm

Emergency Care Available 24/7

  • Location

199 Penny Ave.
East Dundee, IL 60118

  • Phone

847-428-6114

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Algonquin

  • Hours

Mon: 8am – 6pm
Tue – Wed: 8am – 7pm
Thurs: Closed
Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 8am – 4:30pm
Sun: Closed

  • Location

2565 W. Algonquin Rd.
Algonquin, IL 60102

  • Phone

847-658-7787

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