{"id":55684,"date":"2021-06-09T12:42:16","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T17:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/?p=55684"},"modified":"2021-06-16T22:39:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T03:39:21","slug":"mask-off-how-to-recognize-the-masking-phenomenon-in-your-exotic-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/mask-off-how-to-recognize-the-masking-phenomenon-in-your-exotic-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Mask Off! How to Recognize the Masking Phenomenon in Your Exotic Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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? 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