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01-05-09, 05:20 pm
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Okay so the vet we went to before was kind of far away from our house. Today we took my dog to a new vet that is close to our house. And guess What!?!?! We were talking to the vet and found out she also is a guinea pig vet!        |
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01-05-09, 05:25 pm
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Even if they are supposedly a "Cavy Specialist" or an exotic vet, they may not be very good. Did you ask questions like these? -How many cavies do you see and treat each month? -What is the extent of your medical training regarding cavies? -Who would you recommend for an after hours emergency? -What antibiotic do you prefer to use on adult guinea pigs with a URI (upper respiratory infection)? (Baytril, Doxycycline, and Chloramphenicol are good choices. If they list any penicillin based drugs, hang up the phone -- after pointing them toward some of the fine reference books listed below.) -Can Baytril be used on young pigs? ("We know the answer is that it is not recommended, there are safer alternatives for young pigs.") -What types of foods do you recommend feeding a guinea pig? ("I can't tell you how many vets told me to feed alfalfa on a daily basis!") -Can you do an anesthetized dental exam? (Needs to say yes) -What would you prescribe for mites (ivermectin or selamectin, NOT Frontline or sulfur baths) [FONT=Verdana]-What types of antibiotics would you prescribe for an upper respiratory infection? (Baytril, Bactrim, or TMZ, NOT any penicillin derivative, as these are toxic to small animals). -Does your clinic have hand-feeding formula such as Oxbow’s Critical Care and could you teach me to hand feed if my pig or rabbit was critically ill? (Needs to say yes) As a side note: Guinea lynx explains how to hand feed, and I know of a website you can get Critical Care on just in case, so it's not vital that the vet have it, but it would be nice. |
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01-05-09, 06:04 pm
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Guinea Lynx :: Finding a Veterinarian for more info. |
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01-05-09, 06:39 pm
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Cool next time you see her ask her if she now about this site if she does not tell her about it she may be a great help. You know like saying if your guinea pig is acting weird then you should see a vet. you now help us taking care of our pets and even giving us advice |
Good News! 
