Veterinarian and Veterinary Dentist Recommendations
MASSACHUSETTS - Worcester
Westside Animal Clinic
262 Mill Street
Worcester, MA
508-756-4411
Deb Klingenger, DVM
Fairly knowledgeable, piggie friendly vet.
I wanted them treated for mites without a skin scraping. She was hesitant and asked why. I told her that I understook skin scrapings are very painful and often inconclusive. She agreeed with me and went ahead and treated. They also got a thorough check-up, weighed, nails clipped, and Horace's bottom teeth were trimmed. All for a grand total of $45.00.
There were some things I knew that she didn't and vice versa. She seemed willing to listen and learn.
Westside Animal Clinic
262 Mill Street
Worcester, MA
508-756-4411
Deb Klingenger, DVM
Fairly knowledgeable, piggie friendly vet.
I wanted them treated for mites without a skin scraping. She was hesitant and asked why. I told her that I understook skin scrapings are very painful and often inconclusive. She agreeed with me and went ahead and treated. They also got a thorough check-up, weighed, nails clipped, and Horace's bottom teeth were trimmed. All for a grand total of $45.00.
There were some things I knew that she didn't and vice versa. She seemed willing to listen and learn.
- swannie
- For the love of pigs!
NEW YORK - MANHATTAN (UPPER WEST SIDE)
Dr. Anthony Pilny
Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine
http://www.avianandexoticvets.com/avianvets.html
Opening in December 2004, but in the meantime...
"During construction of our state of the art facility, we will be available to make housecalls or to see appointments at Animal General, 558 Columbus avenue @ 87th street. Call us at 212-501-8750 with questions or to make appointments."
I took Belle to see Dr. Pilny at Animal Medical Center New York when she had her weird eye thing going on. He was very thorough, had an excellent bedside manner. Later, when Florence was having her lymph troubles, he was willing to consult at length via email and had we been able to bring her in to see him (no small feat since we live in central NJ and I was working in midtown), he would have fitted her into his schedule. Sadly, we weren't able to do that, but he provided excellent information and advice during her illness.
Dr. Anthony Pilny
Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine
http://www.avianandexoticvets.com/avianvets.html
Opening in December 2004, but in the meantime...
"During construction of our state of the art facility, we will be available to make housecalls or to see appointments at Animal General, 558 Columbus avenue @ 87th street. Call us at 212-501-8750 with questions or to make appointments."
I took Belle to see Dr. Pilny at Animal Medical Center New York when she had her weird eye thing going on. He was very thorough, had an excellent bedside manner. Later, when Florence was having her lymph troubles, he was willing to consult at length via email and had we been able to bring her in to see him (no small feat since we live in central NJ and I was working in midtown), he would have fitted her into his schedule. Sadly, we weren't able to do that, but he provided excellent information and advice during her illness.
CALIFORNIA -- San Diego
Dr. Todd Cecil
Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital
2317 Hotel Circle, South, Suite C
San Diego, CA 92108
Dr. Cecil performed bladder stone surgery on my piggy Oreo back in June. He saw Oreo in the early afternoon and by late afternoon that same day Oreo was having surgery as the doctor knew Oreo was in a lot of pain. Currently Dr. Cecil is working with me to figure out Oreo's soft poo problem. We may finally be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
I really like Dr. Cecil - he knows a lot about piggies.
Nancy
Dr. Todd Cecil
Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital
2317 Hotel Circle, South, Suite C
San Diego, CA 92108
Dr. Cecil performed bladder stone surgery on my piggy Oreo back in June. He saw Oreo in the early afternoon and by late afternoon that same day Oreo was having surgery as the doctor knew Oreo was in a lot of pain. Currently Dr. Cecil is working with me to figure out Oreo's soft poo problem. We may finally be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
I really like Dr. Cecil - he knows a lot about piggies.
Nancy
NEW JERSEY
HAINESPORT
Name: Dr. Christopher Keefe, Creeks Edge Animal Hospital
Address: 1325 Route 38
City: Hainesport, NJ 08036
Phone Number: (609) 702-9939
Personal experience: Not only is Dr. Keefe a wonderful vet in general, but he is also experienced and knowledgeable with guinea pigs. At my first visit with him, shortly after I got my boys (brought in for a well visit) he quizzed me about their cage, bedding, diet, etc. This little "pop quiz" increased the conficence I already had in Dr. Keefe (he treated past pets). Also, very kind, and always takes his time with patients/clients to answer all questions.
HAINESPORT
Name: Dr. Christopher Keefe, Creeks Edge Animal Hospital
Address: 1325 Route 38
City: Hainesport, NJ 08036
Phone Number: (609) 702-9939
Personal experience: Not only is Dr. Keefe a wonderful vet in general, but he is also experienced and knowledgeable with guinea pigs. At my first visit with him, shortly after I got my boys (brought in for a well visit) he quizzed me about their cage, bedding, diet, etc. This little "pop quiz" increased the conficence I already had in Dr. Keefe (he treated past pets). Also, very kind, and always takes his time with patients/clients to answer all questions.
VIRGINIA
Virginia Beach
I know Cara already put them on the list, but I wanted to second what great vets they are. I can't say enough either. They are also great with teeth.
Here is a link to their web-site. http://www.petcarevabeach.com/
Virginia Beach
I know Cara already put them on the list, but I wanted to second what great vets they are. I can't say enough either. They are also great with teeth.
Here is a link to their web-site. http://www.petcarevabeach.com/
WASHINGTON
Seattle
Allpet Veterinary Clinic
(206) 365-1102
1222 NE 145th St
Seattle (Lake City), WA 98155
Dr. Barbara Deeb, DVM
Dr. Deeb is an exotics vet who works with the local guinea pig shelters and sees lots of guinea pigs. She's the one to go to for spay/neuter. She also sees rabbits, ferrets, and even prairie dogs. She's the one I would go to for any surgery and i wouldn't hesitate to make the long 1 1/2 hour drive from Tacoma (rush hour) for serious issues.
Tacoma WA
Jones Animal Hospital Inc PS
(253) 383-2616
3322 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98409
South Puget Sound area exotics vet. Sees reptiles as well as warm and fuzzies and is recommended by the Rabbit Haven shelter as well as local pet stores. I've used them for wellness checks but have not had to yet for serious issues. Rabbit Haven also recommends a few other vets on their site: http://www.rabbithaven.org/BunnyBasics/ ... errals.htm
Seattle
Allpet Veterinary Clinic
(206) 365-1102
1222 NE 145th St
Seattle (Lake City), WA 98155
Dr. Barbara Deeb, DVM
Dr. Deeb is an exotics vet who works with the local guinea pig shelters and sees lots of guinea pigs. She's the one to go to for spay/neuter. She also sees rabbits, ferrets, and even prairie dogs. She's the one I would go to for any surgery and i wouldn't hesitate to make the long 1 1/2 hour drive from Tacoma (rush hour) for serious issues.
Tacoma WA
Jones Animal Hospital Inc PS
(253) 383-2616
3322 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98409
South Puget Sound area exotics vet. Sees reptiles as well as warm and fuzzies and is recommended by the Rabbit Haven shelter as well as local pet stores. I've used them for wellness checks but have not had to yet for serious issues. Rabbit Haven also recommends a few other vets on their site: http://www.rabbithaven.org/BunnyBasics/ ... errals.htm
FLORIDA
Pembroke Pines
Broward Country
Silver Lakes Animal Hospital
17780 SW 2nd Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Tel: 954-441-1001
Fax: 954-441-0084
www.silverlakes.petplace.com
Dr. Greg Rupp and Sarah Tingle
They are EXCELLENT!
Pembroke Pines
Broward Country
Silver Lakes Animal Hospital
17780 SW 2nd Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Tel: 954-441-1001
Fax: 954-441-0084
www.silverlakes.petplace.com
Dr. Greg Rupp and Sarah Tingle
They are EXCELLENT!
TEXAS.....
Denton County/ Denton
(just north of DFW)
Dr. Rebecca McClannahan
Southridge Animal Hospital
2436 I-35 E. Suite 360
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 891-0611
www.southridgeanimalhospital.com
Dr. Becky has been a wonderful vet, she helped one of my piggies through a very serious URI that lasted almost 6 months. Everything she did was consistent with the advice I had found on this website and I now take all 8 of my animals to see her. I had been looking for a good vet in Denton for a few years, prior to finding Dr. Becky I would travel about an hour away to another vet.
Although they have three Dr.'s on staff, Dr. Becky is the best when it comes to dealing with exotics.
This office allows walk-ins and always gets sick patients in on the same day. They also have a doctor on call for after hour emergencies.
Denton County/ Denton
(just north of DFW)
Dr. Rebecca McClannahan
Southridge Animal Hospital
2436 I-35 E. Suite 360
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 891-0611
www.southridgeanimalhospital.com
Dr. Becky has been a wonderful vet, she helped one of my piggies through a very serious URI that lasted almost 6 months. Everything she did was consistent with the advice I had found on this website and I now take all 8 of my animals to see her. I had been looking for a good vet in Denton for a few years, prior to finding Dr. Becky I would travel about an hour away to another vet.
Although they have three Dr.'s on staff, Dr. Becky is the best when it comes to dealing with exotics.
This office allows walk-ins and always gets sick patients in on the same day. They also have a doctor on call for after hour emergencies.
- Barbara Osborn
- Supporter from '05 - '12
FLORIDA
Stuart
(30 miles north of West Palm Beach)
Dr. Robert Katz, DVM, MS, CVA
Stuart Animal Hospital
3003 SE Federal Highway
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 287-2242
Dr. Katz really loves treating exotics, he loves the challenge.
He perfectly neutered Randy in November.
He has treated Cervical Lymphadenitis in my male heard (4 boars). He drained Squirrely's abcesses and knew what antibiotic to give him. He treated the other 3 guys, with CL lumps, with oral antibiotics very successfully.
He is very knowledgable about cavies.
Dr. Katz is very open to all and any printed information I bring to him from Guinealynx or other sites.
I would highly recommend Dr. Katz and am very grateful that he is in our community.
Stuart
(30 miles north of West Palm Beach)
Dr. Robert Katz, DVM, MS, CVA
Stuart Animal Hospital
3003 SE Federal Highway
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 287-2242
Dr. Katz really loves treating exotics, he loves the challenge.
He perfectly neutered Randy in November.
He has treated Cervical Lymphadenitis in my male heard (4 boars). He drained Squirrely's abcesses and knew what antibiotic to give him. He treated the other 3 guys, with CL lumps, with oral antibiotics very successfully.
He is very knowledgable about cavies.
Dr. Katz is very open to all and any printed information I bring to him from Guinealynx or other sites.
I would highly recommend Dr. Katz and am very grateful that he is in our community.
PENNSYLVANIA
Dr. Robert Wagner
VCA Fox Chapel Animal Hospital
1152 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: (412) 781-6446 Fax: (412) 781-8776
Excellent Exotic's Vet. Is also an associate professor for the University of Pittsburgh, in veterinary; and is the exotic's vet for the Pittsburgh Zoo.
All 14 of my pigs see this man. He is excellent; his staff is accomodating and even though he is only in on a regular basis on Mondays and Thursdays in the evening, he has another office where he can be seen more frequently, and getting an appointment has never been a hassle. They work with you. Nice people, nice place.
Another exotics specialist in this area, but I've had no experience with him is:
Dr. Edward R. Bennett, DVM
All Pet Animal Hospital
5354 Route 8
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
Phone: 724-444-6600
Fax: 724-444-6588
Email: apah@nauticom.net
An excellent veterinary emergency clinic, with limited exotics experience, but I have had to use them for my pigs, and was pleased. They are:
Veterinary Emergency Clinic
882 Butler Street, Sharpsburg
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
(412) 492-9855.
Hours: Evenings Monday -- Thursday 8 p.m. -- 8 a.m.; Friday 6 p.m. -- Monday 8 a.m.; and open on holidays.
Other exotics vets that I've found listed for PA in the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians:
David Bessler, DVM
4111 Pine Street Apt. 1R
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Elizabeth Clark, VMD, MS
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
2250 N. Old Bethlehem Pike
Quakertown, PA 18951
Phone: 215-536-6245
Fax: 215-536-0226
Allison Clemens, DVM
Hickory Veterinary Hospital
2303 Hickory Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Phone: 610-828-6054
Website: http://www.hickoryvet.com
Email: allisonritter@hotmail.com
Lynn D'Allesandro, VMD
Creekside Animal Hospital
4 SR #309
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: 570-298-0800
Fax: 570-298-0801
Toby Erlichman, VMD
Animal Hospital of Chester County, LLC
1353 Pottstown Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-692-7561
Website: http://www.animalhospitalofchesterco.com
Email: drtobs@aol.com
Aubrey Fitch, Student
2428 Franklin Avenue
Secane, PA 19018
Phone: 610-543-2946
Email: aubreyf@mail.vet.upenn.edu
Deborah Flake, DVM
444 Tillie Town Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
Phone: 717-337-2785
Email: flaked@peoplepc.com
Gloria Goodman, VMD
Avian and Exotic Animal Center
4342 School Lane
Brookhaven, PA 19015
Phone: 610-494-2811
Email: dragonvmd@aol.com
Bret Greenberg, DVM
Columbia Animal Hospital
4081 Columbia Avenue
Columbia, PA 17512
Phone: 717-684-2285
Email: avianvet@earthlink.net
Bridget McMahon, DVM
Kutztown Animal Hospital
7 S. Kemp Road
Kutztown, PA 19530
Phone: 610-683-5353
Craig Ott, VMD
Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital
RR 7 Box 7453
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: 570-339-8600
Website: http://www.bartonheights.com
Email: bartonvh@hotmail.com
Denise Pleban, DVM
Nothview Animal Hospital
233 Siebert Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-364-5353
Christine Polaneczky, VMD
Morrisville Veterinary Hospital
822 West Trenton Avenue
Morrisville, PA 19067
Phone: 215-295-5009
Arline Rosenfeld, DVM
Buxmont Veterinary Hospital
393 Langhorne Avenue
Langhorne, PA 19053
Phone: 215-741-0148
Email: buxmontvet@comcast.net
Linda M. Stahl, VMD PC
Linda Stahl, M.S., VMD
1601 Pineville Road
New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: 215-794-3379
Linda Stern, DVM
Avian & Feline Hospital
3300 Hartzdale Drive Ste. 108
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: 717-730-3755
Website: http://www.avianandfeline.com
Email: itstern@aol.com
David Stelling, DVM
David Stelling, DVM, PA
PO Box 92494
Homestead, FL 33092
Phone: 305-278-2028
Email: cybervet@mindspring.com
Kathy Tracy, VMD
Conchester Animal Hospital
530 Conchester Highway
Boothwyn, PA 19061
Phone: 610-485-6008
Email: katsavet@aol.com
[Evangeline notes that this poster does not have personal experience with all of these vets -- Lynx]
Dr. Robert Wagner
VCA Fox Chapel Animal Hospital
1152 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: (412) 781-6446 Fax: (412) 781-8776
Excellent Exotic's Vet. Is also an associate professor for the University of Pittsburgh, in veterinary; and is the exotic's vet for the Pittsburgh Zoo.
All 14 of my pigs see this man. He is excellent; his staff is accomodating and even though he is only in on a regular basis on Mondays and Thursdays in the evening, he has another office where he can be seen more frequently, and getting an appointment has never been a hassle. They work with you. Nice people, nice place.
Another exotics specialist in this area, but I've had no experience with him is:
Dr. Edward R. Bennett, DVM
All Pet Animal Hospital
5354 Route 8
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
Phone: 724-444-6600
Fax: 724-444-6588
Email: apah@nauticom.net
An excellent veterinary emergency clinic, with limited exotics experience, but I have had to use them for my pigs, and was pleased. They are:
Veterinary Emergency Clinic
882 Butler Street, Sharpsburg
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
(412) 492-9855.
Hours: Evenings Monday -- Thursday 8 p.m. -- 8 a.m.; Friday 6 p.m. -- Monday 8 a.m.; and open on holidays.
Other exotics vets that I've found listed for PA in the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians:
David Bessler, DVM
4111 Pine Street Apt. 1R
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Elizabeth Clark, VMD, MS
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
2250 N. Old Bethlehem Pike
Quakertown, PA 18951
Phone: 215-536-6245
Fax: 215-536-0226
Allison Clemens, DVM
Hickory Veterinary Hospital
2303 Hickory Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Phone: 610-828-6054
Website: http://www.hickoryvet.com
Email: allisonritter@hotmail.com
Lynn D'Allesandro, VMD
Creekside Animal Hospital
4 SR #309
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: 570-298-0800
Fax: 570-298-0801
Toby Erlichman, VMD
Animal Hospital of Chester County, LLC
1353 Pottstown Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-692-7561
Website: http://www.animalhospitalofchesterco.com
Email: drtobs@aol.com
Aubrey Fitch, Student
2428 Franklin Avenue
Secane, PA 19018
Phone: 610-543-2946
Email: aubreyf@mail.vet.upenn.edu
Deborah Flake, DVM
444 Tillie Town Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
Phone: 717-337-2785
Email: flaked@peoplepc.com
Gloria Goodman, VMD
Avian and Exotic Animal Center
4342 School Lane
Brookhaven, PA 19015
Phone: 610-494-2811
Email: dragonvmd@aol.com
Bret Greenberg, DVM
Columbia Animal Hospital
4081 Columbia Avenue
Columbia, PA 17512
Phone: 717-684-2285
Email: avianvet@earthlink.net
Bridget McMahon, DVM
Kutztown Animal Hospital
7 S. Kemp Road
Kutztown, PA 19530
Phone: 610-683-5353
Craig Ott, VMD
Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital
RR 7 Box 7453
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: 570-339-8600
Website: http://www.bartonheights.com
Email: bartonvh@hotmail.com
Denise Pleban, DVM
Nothview Animal Hospital
233 Siebert Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-364-5353
Christine Polaneczky, VMD
Morrisville Veterinary Hospital
822 West Trenton Avenue
Morrisville, PA 19067
Phone: 215-295-5009
Arline Rosenfeld, DVM
Buxmont Veterinary Hospital
393 Langhorne Avenue
Langhorne, PA 19053
Phone: 215-741-0148
Email: buxmontvet@comcast.net
Linda M. Stahl, VMD PC
Linda Stahl, M.S., VMD
1601 Pineville Road
New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: 215-794-3379
Linda Stern, DVM
Avian & Feline Hospital
3300 Hartzdale Drive Ste. 108
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: 717-730-3755
Website: http://www.avianandfeline.com
Email: itstern@aol.com
David Stelling, DVM
David Stelling, DVM, PA
PO Box 92494
Homestead, FL 33092
Phone: 305-278-2028
Email: cybervet@mindspring.com
Kathy Tracy, VMD
Conchester Animal Hospital
530 Conchester Highway
Boothwyn, PA 19061
Phone: 610-485-6008
Email: katsavet@aol.com
[Evangeline notes that this poster does not have personal experience with all of these vets -- Lynx]
FLORIDA
Orlando
Kirkman Road Veterinary Clinics. Inc.
John H. Porter
38 South kirkman Rd.
Orlando , Fla. 32811
407-297-7528
Hes a memebr of
American Vet. Medical Association
Florida Vet. Medical Association
Central Florida Veterinary Medical Association.
Association of Avian Vets.
Serving Orlando since 1982
Full service Health Care Including :
Surgery
Dentistery
Medicine
He Is Dogs Cats Exotics
Is a great listener, and will discuss anything, he spent a lot of time with me, and he did exams on both my boys and only charged one office visit. He clipped nails, checked bums, cleaned ears, teeth, lungs, he checked whole bodies.
Office visit without labs and x-rays, or anesthesia is 38.00
(set price)
Orlando
Kirkman Road Veterinary Clinics. Inc.
John H. Porter
38 South kirkman Rd.
Orlando , Fla. 32811
407-297-7528
Hes a memebr of
American Vet. Medical Association
Florida Vet. Medical Association
Central Florida Veterinary Medical Association.
Association of Avian Vets.
Serving Orlando since 1982
Full service Health Care Including :
Surgery
Dentistery
Medicine
He Is Dogs Cats Exotics
Is a great listener, and will discuss anything, he spent a lot of time with me, and he did exams on both my boys and only charged one office visit. He clipped nails, checked bums, cleaned ears, teeth, lungs, he checked whole bodies.
Office visit without labs and x-rays, or anesthesia is 38.00
(set price)