CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
Dr. Lynn Dustin (female)
Bay Area Bird Hospital
2145 Taraval Street (at 32nd Ave.)
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 566-4359
For cavy dental work in San Francisco I strongly recommend going ONLY to Dr. Dustin.
For DENTALS, do NOT go to the other 2 cavy-knowledgeable hospitals in San Francisco (All Pets and Irving Street).
I speak from having had a terrible ordeal with Tolik's teeth where I had to take him to all 3 cavy-knowledgeable hospitals. Finally, Dr. Dustin's tooth trimming did the trick.
She also commented that his teeth were in "TERRIBLE" condition and that his teeth furthest in the back had not been properly trimmed - this despite him having had 2 prior trimmings in 3 weeks. I had virtually given up hope that he would eat again.
Fortunately he was able to eat right after Dr. Dustin's trimming (but unfortunately, Dr. Dustin also correctly diagnosed a lump that had just been misdiagnosed as benign to in fact be lymphoma, from which Tolik passed away 3 months later).
Dr. Dustin (and her assisting vet, Dr. Marcucci) has since become our regular cavy vet and also performed bladder stone removal, treated UTI's, an eye infection, and ovarian cysts.
Veterinarian and Veterinary Dentist Recommendations
SCOTLAND - UK
GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE
(CUMBERNAULD)
Name: Dr. A. Lawrie
The Lawrie Veterinary Practice
kenilworth Court,
North Carbrain Road
Cumbernauld
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
G67 1BP
(Associate surgery in Falkirk)
Phone Number: 01236 727876
Personal experience: I used this veterinary practice and my guinea pigs case was quickly refered to Dr. Lawrie who is the "small animal specialist" at the practice. While Health and Safety in the UK and a need for a crisp picture does not allow them to perform X-rays under sedation they seem careful with anasthetic on extremely sick guinea pigs.
The surgery performed the following tests on my guinea pig: X-ray (Dental and full body), bloodwork and an endoscope.
The surgery admitted my pig for intensive care and carried out the following: Tooth rasping, anasthetic (the gas stuff), SubQ's (3x daily) vitamin suppliments, gut mobility drugs, antibiotic (NOT Baytril) pain medication and force feeding.
On a client-Vet relationship side, the staff seem friendly and the vets seem to listen to every symptom described. They are willing to investigate aliments suggested by their clients (I asked that his heart be checked which they did.) and when explaining results they don't rush through phone calls and ensure you, the owner, are happy with what's happening before hanging up.
The cost of 3 days intensive care, including the above mentioned tests was £143 (rounded up.)
GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE
(CUMBERNAULD)
Name: Dr. A. Lawrie
The Lawrie Veterinary Practice
kenilworth Court,
North Carbrain Road
Cumbernauld
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
G67 1BP
(Associate surgery in Falkirk)
Phone Number: 01236 727876
Personal experience: I used this veterinary practice and my guinea pigs case was quickly refered to Dr. Lawrie who is the "small animal specialist" at the practice. While Health and Safety in the UK and a need for a crisp picture does not allow them to perform X-rays under sedation they seem careful with anasthetic on extremely sick guinea pigs.
The surgery performed the following tests on my guinea pig: X-ray (Dental and full body), bloodwork and an endoscope.
The surgery admitted my pig for intensive care and carried out the following: Tooth rasping, anasthetic (the gas stuff), SubQ's (3x daily) vitamin suppliments, gut mobility drugs, antibiotic (NOT Baytril) pain medication and force feeding.
On a client-Vet relationship side, the staff seem friendly and the vets seem to listen to every symptom described. They are willing to investigate aliments suggested by their clients (I asked that his heart be checked which they did.) and when explaining results they don't rush through phone calls and ensure you, the owner, are happy with what's happening before hanging up.
The cost of 3 days intensive care, including the above mentioned tests was £143 (rounded up.)
Dr Jeffery of St Mary's Australia has apparently passed away from a heart attack. I phoned his surgery for my little Beanie and was told he had passed away.
He was only in his early 50s and had his own guinea pigs. No one else at that surgery specialises in guinea pigs. The phone number is Australia 02 96731106.
He was only in his early 50s and had his own guinea pigs. No one else at that surgery specialises in guinea pigs. The phone number is Australia 02 96731106.
Sydney - Australia
North Shore Vetinary Hospital
64 Atchison St,
Crows Nest 2065,
NSW.
Phone Number: 02 9436 1213 Fax: 9906 5710.
Web site: http://www.davidvella.com.au/
Dr David Vella, Exotic Pets.
Dr vella performed dental work on my guinea pig Beanie.
He is very caring and experienced. Beanie loved him and was very relaxed during the examination.
He phoned me regularly to see how Beanie is recovering.
I would highly recomend him.
Hi is experienced with all small animals and reptiles.
North Shore Vetinary Hospital
64 Atchison St,
Crows Nest 2065,
NSW.
Phone Number: 02 9436 1213 Fax: 9906 5710.
Web site: http://www.davidvella.com.au/
Dr David Vella, Exotic Pets.
Dr vella performed dental work on my guinea pig Beanie.
He is very caring and experienced. Beanie loved him and was very relaxed during the examination.
He phoned me regularly to see how Beanie is recovering.
I would highly recomend him.
Hi is experienced with all small animals and reptiles.
Dr. Heidi Hoefer
Island Exotics Veterinary Care
Birds & Exotics Pets
591 E Jericho Turnpike
Huntington Station NY
631 424 0300
www.heidihoefer.com
Dr. Hoefer is a very caring and thorough vet. I have been taking my guinea pigs to her for over 3 years for various ailments and she has always treated them well. Her and her staff are great people and I would highly recommend them.
Island Exotics Veterinary Care
Birds & Exotics Pets
591 E Jericho Turnpike
Huntington Station NY
631 424 0300
www.heidihoefer.com
Dr. Hoefer is a very caring and thorough vet. I have been taking my guinea pigs to her for over 3 years for various ailments and she has always treated them well. Her and her staff are great people and I would highly recommend them.
South Carolina
Dr. Sue Ann B. Hurlbert
HealthPointe Veterinary Clinic
740 Shoals Road
Duncan, South Carolina 29334
(864) 486-8006
The practice is convenient to both Greenville (just a few miles away from BMW) and Spartanburg.
I went to her when my 4-yr old male was getting worse (ended up going into GI stasis) after being on Bactrim (prescribed by a different vet from a different practice) for 3 days for a UTI. She specializes in exotics and immediately knew what to do (changed and added meds, ordered x-rays). She explained everything to me and would not release him until his GI output was improving. She encouraged me to come visit him, stay as long as I wanted to and answered any and all questions, as silly as they were. She called me on a Sunday to check on him and didn't mind me calling her at home (and I did).
There's another vet there as well, Dr. Lauren Johnson, that took over for one day and she was just as excellent. She also currently owns 2 cavies as her personal pets.
The vet techs were excellent. They all fussed over my pig, didn't mind my tears, and would go outside to get him grass to tempt him into eating.
Excellent and knowledgeable care.
Dr. Sue Ann B. Hurlbert
HealthPointe Veterinary Clinic
740 Shoals Road
Duncan, South Carolina 29334
(864) 486-8006
The practice is convenient to both Greenville (just a few miles away from BMW) and Spartanburg.
I went to her when my 4-yr old male was getting worse (ended up going into GI stasis) after being on Bactrim (prescribed by a different vet from a different practice) for 3 days for a UTI. She specializes in exotics and immediately knew what to do (changed and added meds, ordered x-rays). She explained everything to me and would not release him until his GI output was improving. She encouraged me to come visit him, stay as long as I wanted to and answered any and all questions, as silly as they were. She called me on a Sunday to check on him and didn't mind me calling her at home (and I did).
There's another vet there as well, Dr. Lauren Johnson, that took over for one day and she was just as excellent. She also currently owns 2 cavies as her personal pets.
The vet techs were excellent. They all fussed over my pig, didn't mind my tears, and would go outside to get him grass to tempt him into eating.
Excellent and knowledgeable care.
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Shanna
- Supporter in '19
KENTUCKY
Lexington
Dr. Bianca Zaffarano
Dr. Jennifer Walker
Pennyroyal Small and Exotic Animal Hospital
247 Regency Circle
Lexington, KY 40503
Dr. Zaffarano and Dr. Walker (who owns 2 pigs herself) are highly knowledgeable about guinea pigs. So far, they do what is recommended here on Guinea Lynx. Had I taken my sweetheart, Romeo, to them sooner, he would still be alive. They are incredibly kind and compassionate and truly love guinea pigs and questions and concerns are not a bother to them. They cried with me at the loss of Romeo.
Lexington
Dr. Bianca Zaffarano
Dr. Jennifer Walker
Pennyroyal Small and Exotic Animal Hospital
247 Regency Circle
Lexington, KY 40503
Dr. Zaffarano and Dr. Walker (who owns 2 pigs herself) are highly knowledgeable about guinea pigs. So far, they do what is recommended here on Guinea Lynx. Had I taken my sweetheart, Romeo, to them sooner, he would still be alive. They are incredibly kind and compassionate and truly love guinea pigs and questions and concerns are not a bother to them. They cried with me at the loss of Romeo.
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Leb
- Supporter in '08
NEW YORK LONG ISLAND
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Dr. Heidi L. Hoefner
591 East Jericho Turnpike
Huntington, NY 11746 (631) 424-0300
www.islandexoticvetcare.com
practice limited to birds & exotic animals
Dr. Hoefner is so nice as is her staff. They really care about the animals, love, hug, and kiss them. She has available hours, even late ones all the way to 8pm some nights. Also she is average prices, not over the top like some other doctors I have been to. Also she does not see cats or dogs which is great because she specializes in small exotic animals (birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles....).
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Dr. Heidi L. Hoefner
591 East Jericho Turnpike
Huntington, NY 11746 (631) 424-0300
www.islandexoticvetcare.com
practice limited to birds & exotic animals
Dr. Hoefner is so nice as is her staff. They really care about the animals, love, hug, and kiss them. She has available hours, even late ones all the way to 8pm some nights. Also she is average prices, not over the top like some other doctors I have been to. Also she does not see cats or dogs which is great because she specializes in small exotic animals (birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles....).
MISSOURI
St. Louis area
Dr. Raelynn Kemp
12550 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, Mo 63141
(314) 434 4300
http://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.
St. Louis area
Dr. Raelynn Kemp
12550 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, Mo 63141
(314) 434 4300
http://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.
GEORGIA
Atlanta area
Dr. Susan Leck
Mountain Park Animal Hospital
5324 Five Forks Trickum Road, S.W.
Lilburn, GA 30047
770-921-2965
www.mpah.net
She has moved from the Roswell, GA area to an area east of Atlanta. She is a fabulous vet previously recommended by Etta Mae in 2003.
Atlanta area
Dr. Susan Leck
Mountain Park Animal Hospital
5324 Five Forks Trickum Road, S.W.
Lilburn, GA 30047
770-921-2965
www.mpah.net
She has moved from the Roswell, GA area to an area east of Atlanta. She is a fabulous vet previously recommended by Etta Mae in 2003.
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IMPORTANT:
I've just added another option (which I RECOMMEND USING) for recommending a veterinarian.
See this page:
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Click on a link. If a page does not exist, you can create it.
You must create an account in the GLX-Files to add a recommendation. eacostner, I created a Georgia page and added your recommendation.
You all can also use html to format your entries. < hr > will create a line across: < br > will create a break (remove spaces for these tags to work).
Good luck!!
I've just added another option (which I RECOMMEND USING) for recommending a veterinarian.
See this page:
{no longer used}
Click on a link. If a page does not exist, you can create it.
You must create an account in the GLX-Files to add a recommendation. eacostner, I created a Georgia page and added your recommendation.
You all can also use html to format your entries. < hr > will create a line across: < br > will create a break (remove spaces for these tags to work).
Good luck!!
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- Celebrate!!!
More information:
I spent an hour transferring the veterinary recommendations on the vetlist page to the GLX-Files.
So if you go to that veterinarian page and click on a state, you can see the vets that were originally on the vetlist page.
I have only transferred files for the US. I need a formulae to do so for Canada (should we use:
Veterinarians Canada Toronto
for example?
Anyway, I encourage all of you from now on to add your recommendations NOT to this thread, but instead to the GLX-Files where your recommendations can be much more easily found and used by people in your state.
Old vetlist page:
www.guinealynx.info/vetlist.html
{no longer used}
Note, the list I used was last updated 7/17/06 so there are vets on this list not yet added to the GLX-Files.
I spent an hour transferring the veterinary recommendations on the vetlist page to the GLX-Files.
So if you go to that veterinarian page and click on a state, you can see the vets that were originally on the vetlist page.
I have only transferred files for the US. I need a formulae to do so for Canada (should we use:
Veterinarians Canada Toronto
for example?
Anyway, I encourage all of you from now on to add your recommendations NOT to this thread, but instead to the GLX-Files where your recommendations can be much more easily found and used by people in your state.
Old vetlist page:
www.guinealynx.info/vetlist.html
{no longer used}
Note, the list I used was last updated 7/17/06 so there are vets on this list not yet added to the GLX-Files.
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