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Paws and Claws Medical Center

Panther chameleon patient at Paws & Claws Medical Center

Miami · AAHA-accredited hospital

Care that feels calm, for every species.

Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, and small mammals — one hospital, exotic-trained medicine, fear-free handling.

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PGCert(EAS), GPCert(EAP) Dr. Ramon de Armas — exotic animal practice credentials

AAHA accreditedAAHA accredited Hospital standards, not a marketing badge

AAV · ARAV · AEMV Active member of the avian, reptile, and exotic mammal associations

Find care by species

Birds, small mammals, reptiles, or dogs and cats — tap the species.

Amazon parrot patientBirdsParrots, raptors, poultry and more
Rabbit patientsRabbits and small mammalsRabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rodents, hedgehogs
Leopard gecko patientReptilesLizards, snakes, turtles and tortoises
Dr. de Armas with a bulldog puppyDogs and catsFull-service companion-animal hospital

On the treatment floor

In-hospital caseload — species we treat every week, photographed here.

RabbitsHamsterSkinkUromastyxLeopard geckoRabbitParrotDragonHedgehog

Hospital-grade services

Not a tag cloud — the work this building is actually set up to do.

Laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgeryLaparoscopic spay, exploratory, and biopsy when a smaller incision is the safer plan — dogs, cats, and selected exotic patients.CT imagingIn-house computed tomography for nasal disease, ears, lungs, and surgical planning. We do not send you across town for a scan we can run here.Exotic anesthesiaSpecies-specific protocols, monitoring, and recovery for birds, reptiles, rabbits, and small mammals — not a scaled-down dog protocol.In-hours urgent careSick or injured during hospital hours? Call now. We are not a 24/7 emergency room. After we close, go to a local ER.DentistryDog and cat dentistry, plus rabbit and rodent malocclusion care with dental radiographs when indicated.Wellness and vaccinesPreventive exams with fear-free handling. Vaccines matched to species, lifestyle, and risk — not a one-size list.Boarding — existing patientsBy appointment, when space is available. Dogs get runs and walks; cats get condos. Current on wellness care.Community specials and vaccine combosWhile supplies last. Limited-time. Call for availability and current pricing — costs move with supply.Online pharmacyRefill prescriptions through our OurVet pharmacy.
Ramon de Armas, DVM, PGCert(EAS), GPCert(EAP)

Leadership

Ramon de Armas, DVM, PGCert(EAS), GPCert(EAP)

Founder of Paws & Claws Medical Center. Holds PGCert(EAS) and GPCert(EAP) — reptiles, avian species, exotic mammals, and traditional companion animals. Evidence-based, proactive, fear-free.

Active member of AAV, ARAV, and AEMV. Creator and founder of the ExoHub/ExoCalc ecosystem for exotic-animal veterinarians.

About our hospital

The hospital

Surgery, ultrasound, and a calm waiting room on SW 137th Avenue.

Surgical suiteUltrasoundWaiting room

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3858 SW 137 Avenue, Miami, FL 33175
(786) 361-9344

Mon–Wed 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun closed

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