When you consider the cost of prevention versus the cost of treating a disease or condition, you’ll find that treatment is often far more expensive.  Many of the exotic animals kept as pets are not far removed genetically from their wild counterparts.  This means that many wild instincts are still very much prominent in them.  One of the most relevant instinct is the ability to hide or compensate for illness or underlying disease, in many cases, not exhibiting prominent signs or symptoms until the disease is very advanced.  At that point, treatment is not only expensive, but the disease may be too advanced to be treated successfully.  The results can be very tragic.  The veterinarians and staff at our Toronto clinic are trained to recognize the subtle changes that may be easily missed.  Catching potential problems when they are in their infant stages will allow us to initiate a treatment plan to keep your pet healthy and with you for as long as possible.  When you keep your pet up-to-date on preventive care, you’ll know that your pet won’t have to suffer from a condition that could have been prevented or treated.