
Exotic Pets™
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<p>The show for people interested in pets that slither, hop, creep, fly or swim: from bunnies to iguanas, parrots to ferrets, snakes to tortoises. Information on the physical requirements of these exotic pets and how to manage the often challenging environment and correct diet essential to their welfare.<figure data-trix-attachment="{"contentType":"image","height":150,"url":"http://www.radiopetlady.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Doug_Mader-thumbnail.jpg","width":150}" data-trix-content-type="image" class="attachment attachment--preview"><img src="http://www.radiopetlady.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Doug_Mader-thumbnail.jpg" width="150" height="150"><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure>Co-hosted by Dr. Doug Mader, author of "The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital,"who is a world-renowned specialist on exotic animals, author of four major veterinary textbooks on reptile and amphibians, and a passionate educator.</p><p>Early episodes of this show were co-hosted by Dr. Karen Rosenthal, Director of Exotic Animal Medicine at several institutions of higher learning.</p>
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Publishing Since
5/2/2023
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Recent Episodes

February 16, 2026
A Spiky Ball of Love — the African Pygmy Hedgie
#348: Dr. Dan Johnson explains the appeal of African pygmy hedgehogs, noting their quiet nature, small size, low maintenance, lack of odor. He recommends scattering hedgehog kibble in a tray with ping-pong balls and other objects for foraging enrichment — along with small pieces of every imaginable fruit or vegetable.

February 9, 2026
Amazing Creatures in the Briny Deep
#347: Cara Giaimo tells the story of many fascinating creatures in the sea, along with glorious illustrations of them, in her precious little book “Leaving the Ocean was a Mistake: Life Lessons from Sixty Sea Creatures” including the Vampire Squid, the Sea Mouse and the Blobfish.

February 2, 2026
Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere!
#346: Dr Dan Johnson sees more rabbits than any other untraditional pet at his Avian and Exotic Clinic in Raleigh, North Carolina — and sees many every day, mostly for digestive problems caused by not feeding the right timothy hay.
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- What is Exotic Pets™?
<p>The show for people interested in pets that slither, hop, creep, fly or swim: from bunnies to iguanas, parrots to ferrets, snakes to tortoises. Information on the physical requirements of these exotic pets and how to manage the often challenging environment and correct diet essential to their welfare.<figure data-trix-attachment="{"contentType":"image","height":150,"url":"http://www.radiopetlady.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Doug_Mader-thumbnail.jpg","width":150}" data-trix-content-type="image" class="attachment attachment--preview"><img src="http://www.radiopetlady.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Doug_Mader-thumbnail.jpg" width="150" height="150"><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure>Co-hosted by Dr. Doug Mader, author of "The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital,"who is a world-renowned specialist on exotic animals, author of four major veterinary textbooks on reptile and amphibians, and a passionate educator.</p><p>Early episodes of this show were co-hosted by Dr. Karen Rosenthal, Director of Exotic Animal Medicine at several institutions of higher learning.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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