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What Happens When Diet Gets Overlooked?
Generic pet food advice often doesn't apply to exotic species incorrect diet is one of the leading causes of preventable illness we see.
Many chronic conditions kidney, liver, urinary, diabetes are managed largely through diet, not just medication.
Common human foods that seem harmless can be toxic to pets knowing the species-specific list matters more than owners realise.
How We Help
Nutrition Assessment
Body condition scoring and full diet history review.
- BCS & MCS scoring
- Deficiency & toxin identification
Weight Management
Target weight calculation with ongoing progress monitoring.
- Caloric restriction plan
- Scheduled progress weigh-ins
Therapeutic Diet Planning
Prescription diets for kidney, liver, and urinary conditions.
- Renal & hepatic support diets
- Diabetic & hypoallergenic diets
Exotic Species Nutrition
Species-specific feeding guidance for exotic pets.
- Rabbit hay ratios & reptile gut-loading
- Avian pellet transition support
Toxic Food Counselling
Species-specific toxic food lists and safe feeding guides.
- Species-specific toxic food list
- Guidance after accidental exposure
Why Pet Owners Choose ExoCare?
Specialized Expertise
Modern Equipment
Emergency Care
Compassionate Vet
What People Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Our main clinic is in Subang Jaya, Selangor. We also operate 7 additional locations across the Klang Valley:
- USJ
- Puchong
- Kelana Jaya
- Bukit Kiara
- Bandar Sunway
- Taman Paramount
- Damansara Heights
All locations operate under the same team, standards, and expertise. Visit our Locations page for addresses and directions.
Yes, during clinic hours (Mon, Wed–Sun 11 AM–7 PM), we accept emergency cases. Call +60-3-5145 8989 immediately—we’ll triage and fit you in based on urgency.
We’re open Monday, Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We are closed on Tuesdays for clinic maintenance. For emergency cases during our operating hours, please call +60-3-5145 8989 immediately. After hours, please contact a 24-hour emergency veterinary facility.
You can book in four ways:
Online: Visit our booking system
Phone: Call +60-3-5145 8989 during clinic hours (Mon, Wed–Sun 11 AM–7 PM)
Email: Send appointment request to [clinic email]
Walk-In: Visit any ExoCare clinic location (subject to availability)
We recommend booking in advance for better appointment availability. For emergency cases, call immediately—we’ll fit you in based on urgency.
We accept:
- Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard)
- Debit Card
- Bank Transfer
- Cash (where applicable)
Payment is due at time of consultation. For major procedures, payment plans are available—discuss with our staff. Unpaid accounts may be referred to a collection agency.
Yes. All our veterinarians are:
- Registered with the Malaysia Veterinary Council (MVC)
- Specially trained in exotic animal medicine
- Educated at premier veterinary institutions
- Holders of advanced certifications and degrees
- Committed to continuous professional development
Our lead veterinarian, Dr. Asma Fariha, is MVC Registration #3362 with specialized training from Universiti Putra Malaysia and international expertise from EAVSI (Shanghai, China).
A nutrition assessment reviews body condition, diet history, and looks for deficiencies or excesses you might not notice day-to-day. It’s worth doing even if your pet seems healthy.
Weight loss needs a calculated plan, not just “feed less.” We work out a target weight, a caloric plan, and check progress with scheduled weigh-ins so it actually works long-term.
For conditions like kidney disease, diabetes, or urinary issues, diet is often a core part of treatment, not just a nice-to-have. A therapeutic diet plan works alongside medication, not instead of it.
It depends heavily on species, hay ratios for rabbits, gut-loading for reptiles, pellet transition for birds are all very different. We recommend a dedicated nutrition consult for any newly acquired exotic pet.
Contact us right away rather than searching online, toxicity varies by species and by what was eaten. We can advise on next steps and whether it needs urgent attention.