Exotic Pet Resources
A focused set of resources from House of Guineas — Bay Area exotic veterinarian directories and the Clinical Series products we make and recommend. Everything here is written or curated by Alexandria, an exotic veterinary assistant who’s worked at Bay Area Bird and Exotics Hospital and previously volunteered with the House Rabbit Society.
Looking for species care guides, emergency signs, or comparison guides? Those live on the House of Guineas blog — the curated list is at the top of that page.
Bay Area Exotic Vet Directories
Curated lists of exotic-savvy veterinarians, organized by region:
- San Francisco & Bay Area Exotic Vets — exotic-friendly hospitals across San Francisco, the East Bay, and the South Bay. Includes the bird-only Medical Center for Birds and 24/7 emergency referrals.
- Peninsula Exotic Vets — San Mateo County Directory — Burlingame, San Mateo, Redwood City, Los Altos, and surrounding cities.
Clinical Series & Small Pet Products
Products we make, use, and recommend:
- Clinical Series Fleece Cage Liners — our patent-pending all-in-one antimicrobial guinea pig liner. Medical-grade, silver ion technology, handmade in San Francisco.
- Small Pet Resources — recommended C&C cages, premium hay, and other trusted products for small mammal care.
Also Worth Reading
A few hand-picked guides from the blog and elsewhere on the site — useful starting points for new exotic pet parents in the Bay Area:
- Bird Care Guide — cockatiels, parakeets, conures, parrotlets, lovebirds, finches.
- Reptile & Amphibian Care Guide — bearded dragons, snakes, geckos, turtles, axolotls.
- Complete Guinea Pig Care Guide — housing, diet, health signs, bedding, socialization.
- Rabbit Care Essentials — diet, housing, RHDV vaccinations.
- Exotic Pet Emergency Signs — warning signs for reptiles, birds, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
- Why Choose an Exotic Vet Assistant? — what specialized exotic veterinary training means for your pet’s care.
Need exotic pet care that goes beyond reading? See our in-home pet sitting and boarding services across San Francisco and the Peninsula. Call or text 415-484-6493 to set up a free meet-and-greet.