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Alisa Rassin

Exotics Veterinarian

Alisa Rassin is an Exotics Veterinarian and the Owner of The Exotic Animal Hospital of Pennsylvania in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in treating reptiles, birds, and small mammals. Throughout veterinary school Dr. Rassin worked in the exotic companion animal department where she found her passion for exotic animal medicine and surgery. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Rassin completed a specialized, intensive year as a specialty intern with the Exotics department at UPenn. Since graduation, Dr. Rassin has practiced veterinary medicine in Philadelphia, London and New Jersey. She is passionate about owner education and strengthening the human-animal bond between owners and their pets, and strives to promote best husbandry practices for the various companion exotic species.

Education

  • Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris, The University of Pennsylvania
  • BS, Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Penn State University

Professional Achievements

  • Founder and Medical Director of the Exotic Animal Hospital of PA

Certifications & Organizations

  • Licensed as a Veterinarian in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey
  • Member, AVMA and AEMV
  • Certified by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Favorite Piece of Advice

Pet owners need to make sure they have the space in their life and the financial flexibility to take care of their chosen pet. No pet is too big or too small to receive excellent medical care.

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Co-authored Articles (12)

How to Sex Your Bearded Dragon: Physical Features & Observable Behaviors

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How to Care for an Abandoned Baby Mouse

The ultimate guide on what to do when you find a baby mouse in the wild As you’re taking a walk around your neighborhood, you notice a nest on the ground with a tiny baby mouse inside. The poor thing might be abandoned...

How to

Breed Hamsters

Cute and cuddly, hamsters make wonderful pets. Breeding them isn't always a simple task; buying two random hamsters and breeding them can be dangerous for both the mother and her pups. Although difficult, breeding hams...

How to

Care for a Skink

Skinks are medium-sized reptiles many enjoy keeping as pets. A skink can be an excellent pet with proper care. Make sure your skink has a comfortable tank with plenty of space to roam and hide. Provide a diet rich in the...

How to Take Care of a Bunny: A Complete Guide

Discover the best diet and environment for your new petThinking about adding a new critter to your household? Rabbits could be a great choice - but just like any other pet, these furry friends need special love, care, an...

How to

Keep a Pet Squirrel

Keeping a squirrel as a pet is a big commitment. Ideally, you should only adopt a squirrel if it lacks the survival skills to return to nature. If you're sure that you can keep a squirrel as a pet legally in your municip...

How to

Trim Hamster Nails

Follow this simple guide to trim long, sharp clawsIf your hamster’s nails are overgrown so that they are folding inwards or curling sideways, they likely need to be trimmed. If you are not comfortable with trimming the...

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Give a Bearded Dragon a Bath

Bearded dragons are reptiles that live in the deserts, woodlands, and shrub lands of Australia, and even though some bearded dragon species come from arid natural habitats, many of them do enjoy time in the water. Bath t...

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Bathe a Guinea Pig

If you're caring for a guinea pig, you may only need to wash it once a month because guinea pigs are like cats - they keep themselves clean. Guinea pigs are great at keeping themselves clean, but you might have to bathe ...

How to

Set Up a Hamster Cage

Hamsters are excellent pets for teenagers and adults alike, but are unfortunately very much misunderstood. They are territorial creatures that like to dig and burrow, as well as being very active and energetic. Hamsters ...

How to

Avoid Overfeeding Your Guinea Pig

A guinea pig's diet should be equivalent to 80% hay, 15% fresh vegetables and herbs, and 5% of commercial pellets. Overfeeding can be damaging to your guinea pig's digestion tract, and cause obesity. To prevent yourself ...

How to

Care for Bearded Dragons

The lizard, Bearded dragons, or "beardies," a common nickname for bearded dragons can be good-natured companions, whose natural curiosity and apparent enjoyment of human company make them a popular pet. It's important th...