Dr. Rachel Siu

Overgrown teeth is one of the most common conditions we treat in pet guinea pigs. Since their teeth are continuously growing, if they wear down improperly, they can start to entrap the tongue like you see here. Owners will typically notice their guinea pig experiencing weight loss, despite showing interest in food. This Guinea pig was placed under anesthesia and the teeth were filed down with a diamond burr. Once this sort of problem arises, they often have to have dental trims periodically for the rest of their lives. 🦷 #guineapig #guineapigs #cavy #dentist #dentistry #dental #tooth #teeth #zoo #exotics #wildlife #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #scrublife

Some days I'd like to be a box turtle basking in the sun, rather than go to work. 😂 Thanks to @Zilla for providing the new aquatic turtle food! It was a great addition to vary Toph and Korra's diet. I think they liked it! #zillapartner #reptile #reptiles #turtle #boxturtle #herpetology #animals #pets #zoo #exotics #wildlife #vet #veterinarian #vetmed #exoticpets #reptiletok

Come with me to remove the largest mass I’ve ever seen on a pet rat! 🐀 Rats commonly get mammary tumors, which are often benign, but they can get so big they hinder mobility or become necrotic and ulcerated. Surgery can be challenging but is often curative. *I know breast cancer awareness month was last month but after having a baby I got behind and forgot this was sitting in my drafts. 😅 #rat #rats #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #breastcancer

What NOT to do if your dog attacks a porcupine 🐶🥺 #dog #dogs #puppy #porcupine #wildlife #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #dvm #wearfigs #scrublife

Come with me to set up our reptile room (+ a bonus reptile bathroom?!)🐍🦎 A BIG thank you to the following companies for creating and providing the best reptile products! Enclosures by: @dubiaroaches Heating panels: @mikewilbanks Bioactive set ups: @thebiodude Still have some empty enclosures to fill… What should my next reptile be? 🤔 #reptile #reptiles #reptileroom #snake #snakes #lizard #lizards #bioactive #herpetology #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #reptileenclosure

Uterine cancer is not uncommon among older female hedgehogs. Fortunately, spaying can be curative! 🦔 #hedgehog #hedgehogs #hedgie #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech

Crazy pregnancy facts round 2! Featuring @Dr.JMack | ER Doctor #pregnancy #facts #themoreyouknow #physician #MD #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #dvm #wearfigs #scrublife #animals #pets #nature

Come with me and @Champagnepetdoc to do a Caiman exam, x-rays, and bloodwork! 🐊 Disclaimer: these guys do not make good pets and are only for the most experienced reptile keepers Be sure to follow and donate to @North Texas Reptile Rescue so they can help more reptiles in need. #reptile #reptiles #caiman #crocodile #alligator #lizard #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veterinarian #veterinary #medicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #medical #doctor #premed #prevet #vettech #dvm #wearfigs #scrublife