Whether you have an exotic pet or don't even know what exotics are, you will be entertained and educated as you listen to expert storyteller Dr. Doug share his adventures of treating exotic animals for over 30 years. From parrots to primates and snakes to alligators, he's done it all with great passion. We discuss what attracts some of us to exotic pets, the ubiquitous human-animal bond, and the unique challenges of exotic veterinary medicine. Dr. Doug, a world-renowned veterinarian of exotics and international speaker, literally "wrote the book" in veterinary medicine on reptiles. Speaking of books, check out Dr. Doug's new memoir, The Vet rom Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital. More interesting stuff: See Dr. Doug perform surgery on Split Jaw on Gator Boys Click here to see the video of Lola, the sea turtle, getting her prosthetic flipper! Go to DougMader.com for Dr. Doug's new memoir, The Vet from Noah's Ark. Also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Interesting article about Dr. Doug on the job in the Florida Keys. Support the showDisclaimer Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @ PetAbility Podcast! PetAbility is affiliated with Dr. Buzby's Toe Grips to keep your dog from slipping. You may order your dog's Toe Grips via two options. 1) When you order at toegrips.com and use the promo code PETPOD22 at check out, you will receive 10% off your first order and PetAbility receives 10%. 2. When you order using this link: https://shop.toegrips.com/petpod22, the entire 20% will go to support our show. PetAbility is affiliated with HedzUpPets watercollars at SaveDogsFromDrowning.com. When you purchase your own watercollar by using coupon code PETPOD22, you save 10% and PetAbility gets 10%. PetAbility is affiliated with ADogsBestLifeBox.com. When you subscribe to receive their awesome enrichment kits using the coupon code PETPOD22 , ...