This client education handout reviews the masking phenomenon observed in exotic pets. Why do exotic animals attempt to hide signs of illness or injury and what can the attentive owner do to offset this behavior? This client education handout was awarded second place in the 2021 inaugural Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) Veterinary Technology Client Education Materials Contest, sponsored by Lafeber Company.
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Farr D, Bedinghaus J. Mask off! How to recognize the masking phenomenon in your exotic pet. LafeberVet web site. June 9, 2021. Available at https://lafeber.com/vet/mask-off-how-to-recognize-the-masking-phenomenon-in-your-exotic-pet/