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Wigglypig said:
Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a vet for our guinea pig who appears to be having problems with his teeth/mouth. He has already been under anaesthesia at our vets who can't see anything wrong in there and I was hoping to find a vet with experience of dental issues in guinea pigs. We live just outside of Portsmouth.
I have seen that the cat and rabbit clinic is highly recommended and could potentially travel there, but would like to see if there is anywhere a bit closer first.
TIA x
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To my knowledge, members from your area that have tried to go local have all ended up in Northampton in the end. :(
Cat and Rabbit Care Clinic | Northlands Vets

More piggy dental vets are sadly desperately needed. :(
 
Wigglypig said:
Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a vet for our guinea pig who appears to be having problems with his teeth/mouth. He has already been under anaesthesia at our vets who can't see anything wrong in there and I was hoping to find a vet with experience of dental issues in guinea pigs. We live just outside of Portsmouth.
I have seen that the cat and rabbit clinic is highly recommended and could potentially travel there, but would like to see if there is anywhere a bit closer first.
TIA x
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Definitely Cat & Rabbit in Northampton. We're currently on our way there now and we travel from North Wales. Simon and Kim Maddock are the best in my opinion. 👍
 
anyar.dris said:
Definitely Cat & Rabbit in Northampton. We're currently on our way there now and we travel from North Wales. Simon and Kim Maddock are the best in my opinion. 👍
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I agree, with dentals problems they are amazing and relatively cheap too as you are not paying for GA as it’s all done consciously with the piggie just sat on the table
 
Is Stanhope exoctic vets practise classed as a goto? They’re in Darlington and often deal with small animals including guinea pigs :)
 
@sport_billy Can Ivan Crotaz be added to Blackwater Valley Vets in Camberley? He is an actual pig and rabbit specialist and is at the Gordon House site every Tuesday and I’m sure my piggy would be on her way out if it wasn’t for him!
 
I see that you already have the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital listed already (in Camden, North London) but you only list Nadene Stapleton - there are actually two other exotics vets there in addition to Nadene who I have worked with previously (as a vet student), and who have both treated my own guinea pigs. Jo Hedley and Vicki Baldrey - both very experienced with guinea pigs and I trust them both completely with my pigs! I would love to see them both added to the BSAH entry!
 
FlowerGirl said:
I see that you already have the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital listed already (in Camden, North London) but you only list Nadene Stapleton - there are actually two other exotics vets there in addition to Nadene who I have worked with previously (as a vet student), and who have both treated my own guinea pigs. Jo Hedley and Vicki Baldrey - both very experienced with guinea pigs and I trust them both completely with my pigs! I would love to see them both added to the BSAH entry!
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@sport_billy
 
@sport_billy
Blackwater Valley Vets, Gordon House (already on the list) have a specialist rabbit and Guinea pig vet in every Tuesday and he is just so lovely, both me and my mum are a bit in love, could his name be added? Ivan Crotaz. He was just brilliant. Really knew his stuff, clearly loved the animals, and had the best ‘bedside’ manner and took so much time explaining, discussing and LISTENing in these horrid times of not being able to go in. He also engineered me being able to be with BB as she was pts, which they don’t normally do with small furries atm.
 
Do you have the town or locality so I can find them easily? Thanks will get the name added :)
 
@sport_billy I recommended Anderson vets in Bromley. Unfortunately they no longer have an exotics vet there.
 
I just want to endorse Holly House in Leeds being on the recommended list as I saw a few older posts that were questioning it. They've saved our Petri after our local vet said we had to put him down. And all because the back teeth had overgrown. Would have been a complete waste.

It was Tom who helped Petri but he says there are many vets there with good knowledge of guinea pigs. Heartily recommend them.
 
Pigmeister said:
I just want to endorse Holly House in Leeds being on the recommended list as I saw a few older posts that were questioning it. They've saved our Petri after our local vet said we had to put him down. And all because the back teeth had overgrown. Would have been a complete waste.

It was Tom who helped Petri but he says there are many vets there with good knowledge of guinea pigs. Heartily recommend them.
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@BossHogg
 
Pigmeister said:
I just want to endorse Holly House in Leeds being on the recommended list as I saw a few older posts that were questioning it. They've saved our Petri after our local vet said we had to put him down. And all because the back teeth had overgrown. Would have been a complete waste.

It was Tom who helped Petri but he says there are many vets there with good knowledge of guinea pigs. Heartily recommend them.
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Thank you for your recommendation.

There are literally thousands of veterinary clinics/hospitals registered in the UK and the mobility in vets is pretty great, so the situation is very fluid and experiences can vary a lot - especially over time. Great that they seem to now have somebody on board who is experienced with small furries. We rely on member feedback as we certainly don't have the capacity to check all places and then re-check them every few months...

Recommendations on this thread will be incorporated in our Vet List on the top bar, which we try to keep updated. Here is the link to it: Recommended Guinea Pig Vets
 
Pigmeister said:
Yeah sorry my post probably wasn't very clear. I knew it was on the recommended list, but had seen a few posts where people weren't sure because some vets had moved on so I just wanted to share our experience from the past few days
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Thank you - it’s always good to hear of positive experiences
 
please if anyone can advise what to do id really appreciate it!

after hearing my news the exotic vet i take my girls too has left the practice we are with, its left me uncomfortable taking them to see anyone who may not be as experienced/knowledgeable in guinea pigs. i have emailed around 15+ vets in a hour radius to me (i don’t drive) and NONE have an exotic vet! i’ve had a couple email back and say they have good experience with piggies or a vet has an interest in them but are not ‘exotic vets’. i really do not know what to do, is it worth trying to find a vet further away that is definitely an exotic vet or would you just trial the vets that have the most experience, ie a lady at one vet centre has been working with small animals for roughly 14 years, however isnt an exotic vet. i am really starting to get a bit anxious and just want my girls to have the best care!
 
piggiemummy03x said:
please if anyone can advise what to do id really appreciate it!

after hearing my news the exotic vet i take my girls too has left the practice we are with, its left me uncomfortable taking them to see anyone who may not be as experienced/knowledgeable in guinea pigs. i have emailed around 15+ vets in a hour radius to me (i don’t drive) and NONE have an exotic vet! i’ve had a couple email back and say they have good experience with piggies or a vet has an interest in them but are not ‘exotic vets’. i really do not know what to do, is it worth trying to find a vet further away that is definitely an exotic vet or would you just trial the vets that have the most experience, ie a lady at one vet centre has been working with small animals for roughly 14 years, however isnt an exotic vet. i am really starting to get a bit anxious and just want my girls to have the best care!
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You don’t need an exotic, you need a knowledgeable vet with an interest and experience in piggies. Exotic does not mean experienced with piggies!
My vets are general vets with interest and plenty of experience in small animals, not exotic specialist (and they have treated my small animals for 30+ years)
 
Piggies&buns said:
You don’t need an exotic, you need a knowledgeable vet with an interest and experience in piggies. Exotic does not mean experienced with piggies!
My vets are general vets with interest and plenty of experience in small animals, not exotic specialist (and they have treated my small animals for 30+ years)
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omg brilliant thankyou so much thats so reassuring! ill have a look at the vets who told me they had people with experience and pick the one that looks the best!
 
If any of you guys are looking for a good vet in Reading. I recommend Tilehurst Veterinary Centre (active vet care) Don’t use Castle Vets. There not great vets.Tilehurst veterinary centre is way better.
 
Animallover2245 said:
If any of you guys are looking for a good vet in Reading. I recommend Tilehurst Veterinary Centre (active vet care) Don’t use Castle Vets. There not great vets.Tilehurst veterinary centre is way better.
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If you send in the details they can be added to the recommended list.
 
piggiemummy03x said:
please if anyone can advise what to do id really appreciate it!

after hearing my news the exotic vet i take my girls too has left the practice we are with, its left me uncomfortable taking them to see anyone who may not be as experienced/knowledgeable in guinea pigs. i have emailed around 15+ vets in a hour radius to me (i don’t drive) and NONE have an exotic vet! i’ve had a couple email back and say they have good experience with piggies or a vet has an interest in them but are not ‘exotic vets’. i really do not know what to do, is it worth trying to find a vet further away that is definitely an exotic vet or would you just trial the vets that have the most experience, ie a lady at one vet centre has been working with small animals for roughly 14 years, however isnt an exotic vet. i am really starting to get a bit anxious and just want my girls to have the best care!
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A bit late in catching up with this thread but depending on whereabouts in Hampshire you are Drove Veterinary Hospital in Swindon is excellent.
I used to go to their Marlborough branch before we moved.
I do appreciate that Hampshire is quite a big county!
 
The vet who did Penny's spay has left Taylor and Marshall vets and they don't have any plans to recruit another vet who is experienced with guinea pigs. Does anyone have any recommendations for vets in the Shropshire area? I don't mind travel to further afield ones but it's getting there before they close if it's an evening appointment.
 
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