Exotic-pet emergency service

An exotic-pet emergency?

A dedicated exotic-pet emergency service is available on Sundays, thanks to our collaboration with other exotic-pet vets across French-speaking Switzerland.

Emergency number 0900 622 622 Call now

If you can't reach us, check that your carrier allows calls to 0900 numbers.

Opening hours Sunday 9am – 6pm

Why consult quickly?

Exotic pets are prey animals: instinctively, they hide weakness to avoid attracting predators.

By the time a symptom is visible, the disease is often already advanced. That's why any abnormality should be taken seriously and lead to a prompt consultation.

Warning signs

Symptoms to watch for

Learn to recognise the signs that should prompt you to contact your exotic-pet vet quickly.

Small mammals

  • Weight loss
  • Changes in appetite
  • Abnormal stools
  • Behavioural changes
  • Abnormal breathing
  • Urinary changes
  • Trauma

Birds

  • Weight loss
  • Reduced appetite
  • Abnormal droppings
  • Tremors
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Regurgitation
  • Changes in laying
  • Trauma
  • Cloacal prolapse

Reptiles

  • Weight loss
  • Lethargy
  • Open-mouth breathing
  • Trauma or burns
  • Cloacal prolapse

Weigh regularly

Regular weighing is the best early indicator: even a slight weight loss can reveal a condition before it becomes visible otherwise.

Check-ups every 6 months

Regular check-ups help detect emerging problems and ensure the long-term wellbeing of your pet.

Outside emergencies

For a routine consultation, contact the practice during opening hours.

Phone 026 510 21 55
Email info@nacvet.ch
Address Z.I. d'In-Riaux 30, 1728 Rossens