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Guinea pig savvy vet in hertfordshire

Can anyone recommend a guinea pig savvy vet near Stevenage, herts. I have been fortunate enough to date that only one f my 8 piggies has Ever needed a vet but don't want o take any chances with my piggies and want to be prepared.
 
This thread has been highly useful as I now have details of suitable vets in Melton Mowbray and Sileby. Only problem is I'm in the centre of Leicester so would prefer one closer to home in case my OH isn't around to drive us at all but may well give these a call for the girls first visit as I don't want to leave it too long before seeking advice.
 
Hi Lady Kelly,

I go to Chine House in Sileby and highly recommend Craig there. Understandably it is quite far out. I would suggest you contact honeybunnies who is a user on here. She runs a rescue under the same name in Narborough and might know of a good cavy vet nearer the city centre.

Kimberley x
 
KimberleysWheekers said:
Hi Lady Kelly,

I go to Chine House in Sileby and highly recommend Craig there. Understandably it is quite far out. I would suggest you contact honeybunnies who is a user on here. She runs a rescue under the same name in Narborough and might know of a good cavy vet nearer the city centre.

Kimberley x
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Thanks I actually just googled the distance and it will take 20-30 mins to get there which to be honest is good, if we go to my parents across the city it still takes 20 mins! Think I will give Chine House a ring and see if I can get them in on Wednesday as I'm very impressed with their website
 
East Lancashire/West Yorkshire Vet?

Hi all

Can anyone recommend a good guinea pig vet in the East Lancashire/West Yorkshire area, or in that general vicinity (I have a car so I am fairly mobile - just not too sure how my boys feel about travelling!). I don't actually need one yet, but don't want to be caught out if anything happens!

Thanks
Tanya :)
 
I live in Kent. I recommend Barrowhill Veterinary Surgery in Ashford. We have used them, forever, with all our animals. I usually like to see Lindsay, as she takes into consideration every option, to find the best solution.
 
can anybody recommend a good vet in Reading i currently go to castle vets but the vet i saw this week doesn`t seem to know much about guinea pigs
 
I got recommended King Richard Veterinary Centre by Honeybunnies and I've taken my little Bumble there as its easier for me to get to as a non driver than Chine House and I am so so SOOOOO impressed with them. They are accredited for dealing with small animals too.

I saw a poster today saying recommend a friend and get £5 off your next treatment so I need to remember to tell them Honeybunnies rescue recommended them and I would ask anyone who visits this vets to do the same as it'll really help the rescue out
 
I live in Milton Keynes and was wondering if anyone knows a good piggy vet in the area? I looked at the vet list but I don't know which would be best to go to.

In the past, I went to the vet in Pets at Home but they don't seem to have much knowledge of piggies and if I'm going to get Nelson and Glinda looked at, I'd like to know a good one!

Any info on prices, working hours etc would be very useful too.

Thanks!x>>
 
Would also be interested to hear the answer to this! I have been looking for a Piggle Savvy vet, I live near Brackley, so any recommendations would be also gratefully received. I currently go to Simon Maddock at the Cat and Rabbit clinic in Duston, but it's 25 miles away. However, he is superb! SO I could recommend them, it may be the same kind of distance for you I'm guessing, near Northampton.
 
heath72 said:
can anybody recommend a good vet in Reading i currently go to castle vets but the vet i saw this week doesn`t seem to know much about guinea pigs
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The best pig vet in that area is actually in Tilehurst. Ative vet Care and the lady to see there is Jenny. She is exellent with pigs. I travel from London to see her. :)

L
 
For anyone that lives in or around Aberdeen, I recommend Kevin at Ashgrove Vets. He's very good, always willing to listen and try new things. Also, importantly, he really genuinely cares about guinea pigs.
 
zarapiggie said:
Liverpool?
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Dont know how far away you are, but just on the other side of the runcorn bridge is

Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre - Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire.

They are great, have all my animals unde rtheir care, degus, chincs, dogs and now our new piggie
 
Louwra said:
Dont know how far away you are, but just on the other side of the runcorn bridge is

Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre - Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire.

They are great, have all my animals unde rtheir care, degus, chincs, dogs and now our new piggie
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Ohh thats great i can get the bus outside mine from there!
 
had a reply from them already!

Thank you for your e.mail.

The consultation fee for a guinea Pig is £ 14.00 plus vat. After that it would depend what treatment was needed so the final cost would vary.

If you are concerned about your pet and worried about the cost of treatment you would probably be best to telephone us and discuss the problem with one of our Veterinary Surgeons.

Our telephone number is 01928 717581. We look forward to hearing from you.


Ann Kelly
Office Manager
 
I have also now been to Roger's partner Anna at the same practice and she is fab too!
 
Hi, guys! Recently having some issues. The vet just across the road from me is great if I'm in a real bind and someone needs to be seen right away but I'm concerned because I seem to know more about piggies than they do...

The other vet that I really love is just outside of town and not easy for me to reach...Unless someone is off work or can get an afternoon off to drive me out there...I'm well and truly stuck.

So does anyone know of a cavy savvy vet in Exeter, Devon who's in or around the actual city?
 
Laure said:
The best pig vet in that area is actually in Tilehurst. Ative vet Care and the lady to see there is Jenny. She is exellent with pigs. I travel from London to see her. :)

L
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Jenny's brilliant, I take all my piggies to her. She's also the vet for Reading Guinea pig rescue so she sees at lot of pigs!
 
Anyone knows a good vet for guinea pigs in Tenerife (Canary Islands)? thanks!
 
Elsa said:
Anyone knows a good vet for guinea pigs in Tenerife (Canary Islands)? thanks!
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Can you get to see the resident vets at Loro Parque? They have experience of all types of exotic animals. One of them has now set up practice over here.

HTH
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I've looked through the thread best I could, found one 'recommended' vet near me, would like opinions on them or another vet recommended.

I live in Stafford/Staffordshire.
I need one thats with half an hour drive if not closer that hopefully opens evenings.

My current one - Park House Vets on Wolverhampton Road in Stafford is ok but after going there yesterday with my pig who has cytherlis (can't spell) he gave me Baytril which is the wrong anti biotic for the illness he has and will just make his immume system weaker. My rodentologist has told me to not give him it and to feed cranberry juice and veg, fruit and syringe water and dry food.

I know we must have a vet, I've got 6 pigs and my rodentologist can do lots but not operations and such so I need a savvy vet in Stafford/Telford/Stoke/Stone/Lichfield/Walsall or the top end of Wolverhampton (close as possible to me in Stafford) though.
 
hey....
i would highly reccommend my vet...
derek at riversmeet vets in tamworth, staffs
hes been fantastic for my piggies... theres also a girl there whos good aswell... although she doesnt know every little thing about piggies... if shes even slightly unsure she will always get a secon oppinion from a
senior vet... i was very impressed with both...
i will find out her name next time i go...
 
Hi, I live in Kent.
I use (and have always used) Sandhole Veterinary surgery, Snodland, Kent

Website: www.sandholevets.com

I find them really good and we've always used them for all our animals except the horses lol!

They deal with my cat really well, she is really nervous around people and the two vets that I see with her seem to have a calming effect on her.:)
I use Ian and Glenn and they are lovely.
Really good with little piggies too :)
I'm finding it hard to choose a new vet for when I move as Ive always been with these ones.

Amy x
 
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