Veterinarians Missouri
From the GLX-Files
Kansas City area
Belton Animal Clinic
511 Main Street
Belton, Mo. 64012
(816) 331-3120
Teresa Bradley, DVM
I found Teresa at http://www.weecritters.com/vetscorner.html and couldn't be more pleased.
All (?)animals are seen at this clinic with different Dr.'s, T.Bradely is the Exotics to I refure here.
Only the basic exams have been needed so far with the exception of a neutering which lazer neutering/spaying is available, and I was glad to have gone that way as I have seen dogs suffer weeks with traditional stitches I didn't want that with my precious piggy. The lazer neutering was cleaner, easy to care for (I was going on Teresa's word that has 4 piggies herself) and less painful.
Her 'rates' are fair although higher then some I've seen posted but I'd rater pay a fair price and know my 'family' are taken very well care of.
Another note - Teresa Bradely is also known and said to be one of the best in her field and is commonly called upon by other vet/Doctors. I found this reasurring personally.
Contributed by: WindeSpirit - 4/9/2004, 8:45 am
St. Louis (Creve Coeur)
Dr. Christopher Moritz
Everything Pets Animal Hospital
12597 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 469-0075
Dr. Moritz really takes the time to get to know your guinea pig. He is very willing to listen to your opinions and is always open to new ideas and research. He was interested in Guinea Lynx and the medical information I had acquired here.
I initally took Ginger to Dr. Moritz for her pneumonia. Dr. Moritz did a full exam, checking her teeth, nails, ears, nose, etc. He asked all about her diet and housing. He has done several x-rays on Ginger, and he has taken a lot of time to explain the x-rays to me. He was very detailed in telling me about treatments options and had me take a nebulizer home to do treatments to help her breathe. I have called the office asking numerous questions, and the staff has been very nice too.
Dr. Moritz is also recommended by the House Rabbit Society. His clinic also sells Oxbow products.
Contributed by: Stacy - 2/18/2005, 3:26 pm
Florissant/ St. Louis
Howdershell Animal Clinic
440 Howdershell Road
Florrissant, Mo. 63031
( 314) 838-3575
Dr. William B. Wright.
Dr. Wright has been our Vet for the past 16 years.
He's seen our Birds, Dogs, and Guinea Pigs. We absolutely love him! He's always very kind and gentle and takes his time with our " kids".
His daughter is studying to become a Vet, with a special interest in Guinea Pigs!!
Contributed by: GP Slave - 5/26/2004, 6:42 pm
St. Louis
Dr. Nicolas Pisoni (also Dr. Kovach, Dr. Anderson)
Binder Animal Hospital
2941 Telegraph Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63125
314-892-5406
I just returned from the hospital so all is fresh in my mind... Today we saw Dr. Anderson, who is very nice and has sent my current guy home with a definitely-needed antibiotic (he quit eating/drinking, has a fever and nasal/eye discharge, but has eaten his 2 syringe feedings well so far so I'm feeling encouraged). But "Dr. P." is the one who totally adores guinea pigs. I knew I was in the right place the first time when I was showed into a room decorated with lovely drawings of piggies!
Dr. P. helped me through 5 months of dealing with my last guinea pig's malocclusion (which had been misdiagnosed by another vet in St. Louis, who simply put him on an antibiotic). He filed O.'s teeth 4 times, kept him overnight at his own home to make sure he was okay on several occasions, held my hand, and sent a card signed by everyone there when poor O. just couldn't hang on any longer. Besides being an excellent vet, he is a genuinely nice person. He is more than willing to investigate things you may find on the Internet, and admits that while he doesn't "know all" about guinea pigs, he is something of a specialist, really likes them and sees a lot of them.
I found Dr. P. thru Seagull's Vet Finder and thank God that I did because otherwise O. would have been gone a lot sooner. We moved and now live 45 minutes away but it is worth the drive. For icing on the cake, might I add that the hospital's prices also are very reasonable? The last thing you want to be worried about when racing to the vet with a sick animal is how much it's going to cost. Today I was
"worked in" without an appt., another courtesy I much appreciated since with a sick pig every minute counts.
In the past I worked for several different vets and I know a good one when I meet one. Having now met Dr. Anderson and also seen Dr. K. once with O., they also are top-notch. I can recommend this hospital and especially Dr. P. without reservation.
Contributed by: InkysMom - 7/10/2003, 6:18 pm
St. Louis area
Dr. Raelynn Kemp
12550 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, Mo 63141
(314) 434 4300
www.crevecoeurvets.com/
Dr. Kemp did an extremely thorough and helpful wellness check when I switched vets. She is currently treating Yan for his most recent ear infection. She explains everything to me as we go along and keeps up with current research on possible successful treatments. She also has a real compassion for animals! She's fantastic.
Contributed by: quoda - 10/5/2007, 10:23 pm
Kansas City Area
Noella Allan
Lakewood Animal Health Center
5001 NE Lakewood Way
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
She only works on Tuesdays as of this posting, but she is by far the best we've used (about 8). I highly recommend her as a regular vet as she doesn't put the pigs under for checkups, blood, or x-rays. Surgery is great, and gives pigs good bacteria while on antibiotics, something none of the other vets have ever done. The pigs seem to like her and don't fear her like some of the others we have used. I could go on and on ... but if your looking for a regular vet in the KC area I think this should be your first choice .
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below is a list a vets we have tried and would recommend in order. Notes if any below name.
Brock Exline
Hecker Animal Clinic
7240 Wornall
Kansas City, MO 64114
Dr Cannon (sorry don't remember the first name)
Small Animal Hospital
4314 Main
Kansas City, Mo 64114
Belton Animal Clinic
1308 N. Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(highly recommended by others --- however my experience is sub-par. I've lost pigs, a rabbit, and a snake under conditions i would call suspicious. I personally think they are too quick to use anesthesia where unnecessary. Others swear by them as one of the best in KC so are on the list.)
Contributed by: gomez - 11/10/2006, 1:15 pm
