Amanda, a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2015, has dedicated her professional life to the well-being of animals. She has 16 years of retail experience at Pet Supplies Plus, and currently works as a District Team Leader to educate and help teams and owners succeed in their communities, keeping animal care and wellbeing at the heart of everything she does. With a passion for exotic pet care and education, she has actively contributed to the Pet Advocacy Network as a member on the Aquatics committee.
Vet tech Amanda Fredal explains what happens if your pet ingests a cicada, symptoms to look out for and how to prevent pets from snacking on these insects this year.
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Pets that enjoy tropical environments … need to maintain a tropical environment, even in the winter. For exotic pets [like birds, fish and reptiles], a drafty window or area in the home must be avoided. It may not be an issue in other seasons, but could become a real health risk to your pet. Keeping a thermometer in the area of an exotic pet’s enclosure can help identify drafts that must be addressed.