North East SCOTLAND
DUNDEE
TAY Veternary Centre
260 Clepington Rd, Dundee.
01382 884411
I've been with this practice, for many years, the staff are excellent in looking after cavies, and I can't find fault with them, reasonably priced too.
Patch has been in the wars, and his teeth are the latest problem to emerge, so he gets booked in for Xrays etc...
Ms Maharaj is Patch's primary Vet, she is brilliant and puts you at ease, answers any questions, she knows about this website and she very cavy savvy. Patch will also see Mr Connachie (The Boss) and Bill who is a large animal Vet, who amputated Patch's infected leg last year and has a wee soft spot for my wee boy too.
Veterinarian and Veterinary Dentist Recommendations
OREGON - Beaverton/Portland
Southwest Animal Hospital
6139 SW Murray Boulevard
Beaverton, OR 97008-4421
Tel: (503) 643-2137
Fax: (503) 626-7392
http://www.swanimalhospital.com/
Hours:
Mon - Wed 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Thu 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Fri 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Dr. Mark Burgess and Dr. Katrina Ramsell are the experts in town. They are the referred vet from the other offices for surgery and specialty care. I've been going to them since 2001 (before?) with good results. They have a long history of treating ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, and reptiles.
Southwest Animal Hospital
6139 SW Murray Boulevard
Beaverton, OR 97008-4421
Tel: (503) 643-2137
Fax: (503) 626-7392
http://www.swanimalhospital.com/
Hours:
Mon - Wed 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Thu 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Fri 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Dr. Mark Burgess and Dr. Katrina Ramsell are the experts in town. They are the referred vet from the other offices for surgery and specialty care. I've been going to them since 2001 (before?) with good results. They have a long history of treating ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, and reptiles.
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fairysari
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ONTARIO:
ST. CATHARINES / NIAGARA REGION
Dr. Alistair Ker
Thorold Veterinary Hospital
2-B Sullivan Ave
Thorold, ON
Canada
L2V 2X9
Tel : 905-227-7644
Emergency : 905-227-7644
Fax : 905-227-8820
http://www.thoroldvet.infovet.ca/
Hours:
Monday: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Tuesday: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Thursday: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Saturday: 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Sunday: closed
I've only recently become a cavy owner, so I've only been to this vet once. My young skinny boar was treated here for a URI. Very accomodating to squeeze in an appointment for an urgent problem. Also sells Oxbow products. Comes recommended by other vets in the area, as well as the employees of the local pet supply shop I shop at. Also treat other small animals, as well as reptiles.
ST. CATHARINES / NIAGARA REGION
Dr. Alistair Ker
Thorold Veterinary Hospital
2-B Sullivan Ave
Thorold, ON
Canada
L2V 2X9
Tel : 905-227-7644
Emergency : 905-227-7644
Fax : 905-227-8820
http://www.thoroldvet.infovet.ca/
Hours:
Monday: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Tuesday: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Thursday: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Saturday: 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Sunday: closed
I've only recently become a cavy owner, so I've only been to this vet once. My young skinny boar was treated here for a URI. Very accomodating to squeeze in an appointment for an urgent problem. Also sells Oxbow products. Comes recommended by other vets in the area, as well as the employees of the local pet supply shop I shop at. Also treat other small animals, as well as reptiles.
Dr. Lauren Powers
Carolina Veterinary Specialist
Specialty and Emergency Hospital
12117 Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC
Phone: 704-949-1100
located just north of Charlotte, North Carolina -off I-77
The regular hours for the specialty clinic are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-6:30PM but they Animal Trauma and emergency stays open 24 hrs 365 days.
Dr. Powers is great. She is the exotic specialist for this facility and takes exotics as regular patients. When my piggies went in for their check up she was very thorough and even followed up to make sure they were maintaining their weight. Recently my two boys, Piggie and Cappuccino got into a tiff on a Sunday afternoon. They wound up with some nasty bites wounds. Cappy needed stiches on his lower eye lid and Piggy needed to have the wound on his rump check out. Dr. Powers was not working that Sunday but her staff called her. She came in straight away and took care of them.
Carolina Veterinary Specialist
Specialty and Emergency Hospital
12117 Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC
Phone: 704-949-1100
located just north of Charlotte, North Carolina -off I-77
The regular hours for the specialty clinic are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-6:30PM but they Animal Trauma and emergency stays open 24 hrs 365 days.
Dr. Powers is great. She is the exotic specialist for this facility and takes exotics as regular patients. When my piggies went in for their check up she was very thorough and even followed up to make sure they were maintaining their weight. Recently my two boys, Piggie and Cappuccino got into a tiff on a Sunday afternoon. They wound up with some nasty bites wounds. Cappy needed stiches on his lower eye lid and Piggy needed to have the wound on his rump check out. Dr. Powers was not working that Sunday but her staff called her. She came in straight away and took care of them.
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shannen
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ALBERTA, CANADA
Calgary - Central/SW
Dr. Leticia Materi
Calgary Avian & Exotic Pet Clinic
3118 - 17 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T3E OB2
Tel: 403-240-3577
Fax: 403-249-8160
http://www.calgarypetvet.com
Dr. Materi is kind, caring, and extremely skilled. She is extremely thorough, is very knowledgeable, and brings an excellent "bedside manner" to the room. She is impressively competent in handling a fussy guinea pig through dental exams (she does not use anesthetic for trimmings), anal temperatures, ear cleanings, etc. Her staff is excellent, as well, and the clinic is well-run, efficient, and on-time.
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Dr. Lynne Ford
Animal Care Emergency
1635 - 17 Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
PHONE: (403)770-6388
Dr. Ford is very kind and competent. This clinic is EMERGENCY ONLY and cannot be used for regular vet care or for more intensive procedures. I would only recommend Dr. Ford for guinea pig care- this clinic treats all animals and I'm personally not familiar with the other doctors' competency with guinea pigs. However, Dr. Ford was excellent when we required emergency care. She provided a thorough exam, a diagnosis, first-doses of medication and fluids, and she sent us home with plenty of antibiotics, painkillers, and critical care to last us until we were able to see a regular vet. Her services were extremely appreciated in a time of need.
Calgary - Central/SW
Dr. Leticia Materi
Calgary Avian & Exotic Pet Clinic
3118 - 17 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T3E OB2
Tel: 403-240-3577
Fax: 403-249-8160
http://www.calgarypetvet.com
Dr. Materi is kind, caring, and extremely skilled. She is extremely thorough, is very knowledgeable, and brings an excellent "bedside manner" to the room. She is impressively competent in handling a fussy guinea pig through dental exams (she does not use anesthetic for trimmings), anal temperatures, ear cleanings, etc. Her staff is excellent, as well, and the clinic is well-run, efficient, and on-time.
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Dr. Lynne Ford
Animal Care Emergency
1635 - 17 Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
PHONE: (403)770-6388
Dr. Ford is very kind and competent. This clinic is EMERGENCY ONLY and cannot be used for regular vet care or for more intensive procedures. I would only recommend Dr. Ford for guinea pig care- this clinic treats all animals and I'm personally not familiar with the other doctors' competency with guinea pigs. However, Dr. Ford was excellent when we required emergency care. She provided a thorough exam, a diagnosis, first-doses of medication and fluids, and she sent us home with plenty of antibiotics, painkillers, and critical care to last us until we were able to see a regular vet. Her services were extremely appreciated in a time of need.
MASSACHUSETTES [ MA ]
North Adams (Close to Bennington, VT)
Dr. Michelle Gorbutt (Exotics Surgeon/Vet)
Greylock Animal Hospital
1028 State Road
North Adams, MA 01247
(413)663-5365
*Hospital Specialises in Exotics and Regular Animals
*Very knowlegable exotics vet that has dealt with many Guinea Pigs.
*They are very knowlegable in the allergies & medications in cavys.
*Only downfall: Sometimes overpriced
Castration (Neuter) Costs around $44 assuming there are no complications. Quick surgery, In and Out and they provide excellent recovery care and support over the phone. Doctors are on call 24/7. Rather good price for this surgery.
Do not bring your cavy to the Animal E.R. Of The Berkshires (pittsfield, MA) if recomended to. They are not affiliated with Greylock and have been known to provide medications that are lethal to cavys!
North Adams (Close to Bennington, VT)
Dr. Michelle Gorbutt (Exotics Surgeon/Vet)
Greylock Animal Hospital
1028 State Road
North Adams, MA 01247
(413)663-5365
*Hospital Specialises in Exotics and Regular Animals
*Very knowlegable exotics vet that has dealt with many Guinea Pigs.
*They are very knowlegable in the allergies & medications in cavys.
*Only downfall: Sometimes overpriced
Castration (Neuter) Costs around $44 assuming there are no complications. Quick surgery, In and Out and they provide excellent recovery care and support over the phone. Doctors are on call 24/7. Rather good price for this surgery.
Do not bring your cavy to the Animal E.R. Of The Berkshires (pittsfield, MA) if recomended to. They are not affiliated with Greylock and have been known to provide medications that are lethal to cavys!
Just a update on tow Ontario Vets.
Dr. Samantha Munn at the Cedarbrea Animal Clinic
700 Markham Rd
Phone # is listed as 416-429-0299
SHOULD READ
416-439-0299
Also
Dr. Susn aMCmillen from the Pickering Animal Hospital
1450 Kingston Rd Phone # 905-420-1734
She is om Mat Leave and is on a limited schedule
Dr. Samantha Munn at the Cedarbrea Animal Clinic
700 Markham Rd
Phone # is listed as 416-429-0299
SHOULD READ
416-439-0299
Also
Dr. Susn aMCmillen from the Pickering Animal Hospital
1450 Kingston Rd Phone # 905-420-1734
She is om Mat Leave and is on a limited schedule
Mountain View, CALIFORNIA
Dr. Kenton Taylor
Miramonte Veterinary Hospital
1766 Miramonte Avenue
Mountaing View, California
650-962-8338
Dr. Taylor is the most knowledgeable vet I’ve seen in a long time, and I’ve worked with some with good reputations. What distinguishes him from other vets I’ve seen, is that Dr. Taylor keeps thinking about your pets problem even when he is not in the room with you. I see evidence of this when his techs call up to check on my pig (with great regularity) and tell me that Dr. Taylor thinks we may need to try one more thing, or Dr. Taylor has talked to a specialist in Canada. Plus his knowledge seems encyclopedic off the cuff. My original vet could not explain an unusual situation with one pig (it wasn’t life altering so we didn’t pursue investigation), but I chatted with Dr. Taylor, who has never seen the pig, and he had at least a guess as to what might have caused the unusual situation. He also spent a good deal of time with me on my first two visits.
Dr. Kenton Taylor
Miramonte Veterinary Hospital
1766 Miramonte Avenue
Mountaing View, California
650-962-8338
Dr. Taylor is the most knowledgeable vet I’ve seen in a long time, and I’ve worked with some with good reputations. What distinguishes him from other vets I’ve seen, is that Dr. Taylor keeps thinking about your pets problem even when he is not in the room with you. I see evidence of this when his techs call up to check on my pig (with great regularity) and tell me that Dr. Taylor thinks we may need to try one more thing, or Dr. Taylor has talked to a specialist in Canada. Plus his knowledge seems encyclopedic off the cuff. My original vet could not explain an unusual situation with one pig (it wasn’t life altering so we didn’t pursue investigation), but I chatted with Dr. Taylor, who has never seen the pig, and he had at least a guess as to what might have caused the unusual situation. He also spent a good deal of time with me on my first two visits.
RHODE ISLAND
Dr. Henry Wietsma, DVM, MS, DABVP
Every Thursday, Dr. Wietsma can be seen at:
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
1480 South County Trail
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 886-6787
or during the week at his clinic:
Wickford Veterinary Clinic
7440 Post Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 295-9739
He recently spayed one of my pigs and I am very impressed with his knowledge of guinea pigs. I would highly recommend him.
Dr. Henry Wietsma, DVM, MS, DABVP
Every Thursday, Dr. Wietsma can be seen at:
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
1480 South County Trail
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 886-6787
or during the week at his clinic:
Wickford Veterinary Clinic
7440 Post Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 295-9739
He recently spayed one of my pigs and I am very impressed with his knowledge of guinea pigs. I would highly recommend him.
Savannah, Georgia
Dr. Richard Bink
Central Animal Hospital
Savannah, GA
912-234-4772
Dr. Bink is an exotics vet who adores guinea pigs. He is fabulous and you can't beat his fees anywhere.
Dr. Richard Bink
Central Animal Hospital
Savannah, GA
912-234-4772
Dr. Bink is an exotics vet who adores guinea pigs. He is fabulous and you can't beat his fees anywhere.
Edmonton, Alberta area
Dr. Gerald Burant DVM
4816 - 50 Avenue
Beaumont, Alberta (30 minutes outside of Edmonton)
(780) 929-6107
VERY knowledgable about exotics (and all other pets), I have taken my guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils to him. In fact he was at a clinic in Edmonton where I originally started seeing him, and I make the 30 minute trip out of town every 3 weeks to see him specifically for my hamster's teeth trim. He is very gentle, takes the time to fully examine, and he will also explain anything he finds in detail.
Dr. Gerald Burant DVM
4816 - 50 Avenue
Beaumont, Alberta (30 minutes outside of Edmonton)
(780) 929-6107
VERY knowledgable about exotics (and all other pets), I have taken my guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils to him. In fact he was at a clinic in Edmonton where I originally started seeing him, and I make the 30 minute trip out of town every 3 weeks to see him specifically for my hamster's teeth trim. He is very gentle, takes the time to fully examine, and he will also explain anything he finds in detail.
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Lynx
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Brazil
São Paulo
São Paulo
Dr. Herbert Lima Correa
Av. Magalhães de Castro, 12 - (0xx11 - 3816-2450)
odontovet@odontovet.com - www.odontovet.com
São Paulo
São Paulo
Dr. Herbert Lima Correa
Av. Magalhães de Castro, 12 - (0xx11 - 3816-2450)
odontovet@odontovet.com - www.odontovet.com
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Just a note to say I updated the sorted hard copy of the vet list today.
It's getting pretty big. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS NOT A DISCUSSION THREAD and USE THE CORRECT FORMAT.
It helps greatly if you all keep this clean.
Thanks.
www.guinealynx.info/vetlist.html
Just a note to say I updated the sorted hard copy of the vet list today.
It's getting pretty big. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS NOT A DISCUSSION THREAD and USE THE CORRECT FORMAT.
It helps greatly if you all keep this clean.
Thanks.
www.guinealynx.info/vetlist.html
LYNX- I recommended this vet before, but this is their new address, I also added comments. They are not in Westchester anymore.
IL
Elmwood Park
Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital/ Midwest Emergency Animal Hospital
All of the vets here are very competent and used to seeing pigs on a regular basis. They have done a toe amputation, mass removal, many xrays and blood tests, and euthanasia for me. They also carry Oxbow products incl. Critical care. They also now have emergency services available, and when I leave pigs there overnight I can have these emergency vets check on my pigs often, and call for updates at any time during the night if I want. It's more expensive, though.
7510 W. North Av.
Elmwood Park, IL 708.453.8181
http://www.midwestexotichospital.com
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IL
Skokie
Animal 911 Emergency Clinic
I brought a pig in once, one of the vets gave subcues, AB's, Critical Care. I have heard this is also an exotics vet by day, but haven't been during the day, only during emergency hours.
3735 W. Dempster St. Skokie, IL 60076
(847)673-9110
IL
Elmwood Park
Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital/ Midwest Emergency Animal Hospital
All of the vets here are very competent and used to seeing pigs on a regular basis. They have done a toe amputation, mass removal, many xrays and blood tests, and euthanasia for me. They also carry Oxbow products incl. Critical care. They also now have emergency services available, and when I leave pigs there overnight I can have these emergency vets check on my pigs often, and call for updates at any time during the night if I want. It's more expensive, though.
7510 W. North Av.
Elmwood Park, IL 708.453.8181
http://www.midwestexotichospital.com
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IL
Skokie
Animal 911 Emergency Clinic
I brought a pig in once, one of the vets gave subcues, AB's, Critical Care. I have heard this is also an exotics vet by day, but haven't been during the day, only during emergency hours.
3735 W. Dempster St. Skokie, IL 60076
(847)673-9110
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Please start posts with the information requested if you want it included in the vetlist in the future.
Please start posts with the information requested if you want it included in the vetlist in the future.