Tom Harris

Tom Harris

Exotic Pet Specialist

Reptiles, Birds & Small Mammals

Tom Harris has kept and cared for exotic animals since childhood and has spent years studying reptile husbandry, avian nutrition, and small mammal health. He fills a real gap in pet content where most resources focus on cats and dogs while millions of households keep rabbits, parrots, geckos, and ferrets. At Pet Doctor Guide, he covers care guides for exotic and less common pets.

Articles by Tom Harris

Thiamine Deficiency in Cats: What the Quest Food Recall Reveals

8 min read

Thiamine Deficiency in Cats: What the Go Raw Recall Means for You

7 min read

Pedigree Recall: What to Do If Your Dog Ate the Affected Cans

7 min read

Tick-Borne Diseases Are Spreading Into New U.S. Regions in 2026

7 min read

Heartworm Is Spreading to Places Vets Never Expected

7 min read

New Guidelines Just Changed How Vets Treat Cat Diabetes

7 min read

Raw Pet Food Recalls Are Piling Up: What Owners Need to Know

7 min read

New Combo Vaccine Protects Dogs Against Lyme and Lepto in One Shot

7 min read

New World Screwworm Is Back in the US: What Pet Owners Must Know

7 min read

New World Screwworm Is Back in the US and Pets Are at Risk

6 min read

Why Your Dog Won't Eat and Is Vomiting White Foam

8 min read

When Should You Say Goodbye? A Dog Quality Of Life Guide

8 min read