A Vet Who Knows What to do With Exotic Pets

Dr. Laurie Hess; White Plains and Bedford

Staff Reporter, IN-TOWN Westchester Magazine

August, 2007

Even ferrets need medical attention every now and then, and unfortunately not every vet is equipped to handle our non-dog-or-cat friends. Fortunately, one of the region's leading exotic pet vets has offices in White Plains and Somers.

And though sitting in her waiting room can be an experience in and of itself (so which reptiles don't get along well with guinea pigs?), the results are well worth it.

Besides being great with animals, Hess is also adept at dealing with kids and not freaking them out about medical issues (Bond Animal Hospital; 250 Central Ave.; White Plains; 949-8860; or Fine Animal Hospital; 701 Bedford Rd.; Bedford Hills; 914-666-8061; avianexoticsvet.com).