For Pet's Sake

Our urgent care service provides immediate veterinary attention for exotic pets experiencing medical emergencies. Available during regular business hours, our team offers triage assessment and stabilization for birds, reptiles, and exotic mammals. With dedicated follow-up communication, we ensure continuity of care for critical cases requiring specialized treatment.

We perform advanced surgical procedures in our dedicated operating suite equipped with modern anesthetic monitoring systems. Our veterinarians specialize in exotic animal surgeries ranging from soft tissue operations to orthopedic interventions. Preoperative diagnostics and postoperative care plans ensure optimal recovery for avian and exotic patients.

Our expanded boarding facilities accommodate various exotic species in climate-controlled environments. Customized housing options include specialized enclosures for birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Trained staff provides species-specific feeding and monitoring while maintaining strict biosecurity protocols to protect avian patients from disease transmission.

We offer comprehensive dental services for exotic pets including beak trimming, tooth extraction, and oral infection treatment. Using specialized equipment, our veterinarians address dental issues in birds, rodents, and reptiles. Preventative care recommendations help maintain oral health for long-term wellness.

Our medical services cover routine wellness exams, diagnostic testing, and chronic condition management for exotic animals. With in-house laboratory capabilities and digital radiography, we provide comprehensive health assessments. Treatment plans incorporate nutritional counseling and preventive care tailored to each species' unique needs.

Dr. Hutcheson has specialized in exotic animal medicine since 2001, purchasing For Pet's Sake in 2006. With board certification in avian practice, he brings 25+ years of experience treating exotic species.

We treat birds, rabbits, ferrets, rodents, and reptiles. Due to avian influenza risks, we currently cannot see chickens or ducks.

Yes, we provide urgent care during regular business hours. Call immediately for medical emergencies requiring immediate attention.

We accept cash, check, major credit cards, and CareCredit financing. Payment is required at time of service.

Yes, all visits require prior scheduling. Call during business hours to book appointments or discuss urgent care needs.

Our 2021 facility includes digital radiography, dedicated surgical suite, expanded boarding, and specialized exam rooms for exotic species.

While we're not 24/7, our staff provides follow-up communication outside regular hours for urgent cases requiring continued monitoring.

My rat Remy got the best care, I was really worried that there was nothing that could be done for him and I'd have to put him to sleep. I was able to get him to surgery the same day I got him checked out, and he's doing so much better! Love the staff I met there, super friendly and understanding.

Our beloved leopard gecko wasn't feeling to well and our normal vet doesn't work with exotics so I called For Pet's Sake without knowing anything about them. From the first phone call everyone at the practice has been wonderful. They treated me and my animal with respect and care and made sure to help me along the way to get the little guy back to 100%. From teaching me without making me feel dumb to follow up calls, this practice is exceptional. I wish I could take my cats and dog here! Thank you so much for taking care of Dip. He's doing so well now! For anyone with an exotic animal this is THE go to place for the best care in Atlanta.

I scheduled an appointment with Dr Hill because FPS could see my cockatiel with an eye infection sooner (by 1 day) than my normal avian vet. Neither time when I spoke with them for scheduling the appointment or when I called informing them that I was running 10 min late before my scheduled time was I informed of the very strict 10 min late policy. I arrived 12 minutes late and was told I had to reschedule or do a drop off.

There was no flexibility or understanding. I'm very disappointed and frustrated by this experience, especially since I had driven from Smyrna to make it to this location. I will continue to stick to my regular vet and no longer consider this vet.

I took my 4-year-old bunny to this vet for a second opinion and advisement on next steps, as I had some serious health concerns with her that ultimately ended up needing surgical removal. This was my very first visit with this facility. Dr. Kelsey Paras was the veterinarian I worked with. Her and the rest staff were VERY well-educated and helpful in explaining what was going on and alternative options for treatment.

They were very easy to work with. Though this was my first encounter with this office n I ended up going through with the surgery with them. It was a risky procedure, but everything has ended up well so far and my bunny is healing up nicely! The staff were fantastic with answering questions, following up, and advising me of treatments moving forward. They have truly been wonderful to work with during this major event.

To have a major operation done with a vet you are not familiar with is a huge undertaking, but I truly felt that this facility was the best option for care and treatment and I still feel this way. We will definitely be back! And once again, from the bottom of my (and my bunny's) heart, thank you to the FPS staff for everything.

Best people ever! Very considerate for you and your pet's well-being to the best they can. They have no idea how much I appreciate their kindness. As a fellow person who works in animal hospital field, I am forever in your debt. Since the pandemic hit, the vet hospitals all over USA has been overwhelmed, overworked and not appreciated for their sacrifice. I will always have an open mind and understanding for every decision you make for me and my pets, because I know your heart is for our pets. Thank you for your service.

I want to give a shout out to the staff at For Pet's Sake and especially Debbie. Whenever we've taken our guinea pigs in, they have shown a genuine concern for them and even fought to keep one of them alive. Debbie has been a great help to us and, like the rest of the staff, she truly cares for the animals she sees every day. If anyone wants to know where to take their exotic animals for care, I will definitely send them to For Pet's Sake. Thanks to all of you who have cared for our pets through the years!