Re: Vet appointments are expensive!
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barbie.dragon
Yeah they're the best around apparently. Brian Gundy told me to go to them so I guess I can trust them...? Thank god the anti biotics wont be too expensive. I was just a little disappointed because I really wanted to get an animal plastics rack this month but I don't think that's happening! Yeah and the lab they use for cultures deals with exotics only and stuff like that. That might be just fluff information but whatever... I'm really hoping Twinkie DOESN'T have an RI so I can get myself the rack!
Well. Before you take your little one to the vet, what makes you think RI in the first place?
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Re: Vet appointments are expensive!
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Don
The good thing about reptiles is they can be shipped to a vet. We have a vet near here that you can call, explain what his going on, send a deposit towards treatment and arrange shipping. You might want to do a search for a vet that you can trust that does the same. I'd give you this vet's name, but he is on the east coast, so it doesn't make sense for you to ship clear across country.
I don't mind doing long car rides but I would worry about the amount of stress shipping would do to a sick animal. I might feel more comfortable if I had a good relationship with the vet but I have met very few exotic vets that give me confidence. I also have birds (hyacinths, green wings, blue and golds etcetera) and have had the same trouble. Adults are usually very health (but things can happen) but babies of any species can get bacteria infections even with stringent sterilizing. It really sucks when the expert really should just stick with cats and dogs.
Any one on the west coast from Norther Cali and up have a good exotics vet? I know several people that need a recommendation on a good one. One you actually use and not have just heard good things about? None of us mind a long car trip when it comes to a pets health!
Re: Vet appointments are expensive!
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Cendalla
Any one on the west coast from Norther Cali and up have a good exotics vet? I know several people that need a recommendation on a good one. One you actually use and not have just heard good things about? None of us mind a long car trip when it comes to a pets health!
Where are you located?
UC Davis School of Vet Med has their own vet hospital. They do everything from Dogs to Tigers. Their methods are modern and up to date.
CAPE service is their exotics division (Birds, exotic mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles). You will get an exotic vet and not a companion animal (dog/cat) vet. Those animals have their own department of vets. But I recommend looking at the list of exotic vets on their website. Some are more specialized with reptiles or birds than others so I would email or call UCD ahead of time to find out which vet(s) fits your needs.
If you have an appointment, you may also be seen by more than one vet, which in my opinion is great. More medical advice and opinions the better.
Only downside is that they can be pricy and want you to test for everything possible under the sun if your animal has a health issue. They won't bully you, so don't be afraid to say 'No' to the unnecessary stuff.
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Re: Vet appointments are expensive!
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satomi325
Where are you located?
UC Davis School of Vet Med has their own vet hospital. They do everything from Dogs to Tigers. Their methods are modern and up to date.
CAPE service is their exotics division (Birds, exotic mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles). You will get an exotic vet and not a companion animal (dog/cat) vet. Those animals have their own department of vets. But I recommend looking at the list of exotic vets on their website. Some are more specialized with reptiles or birds than others so I would email or call UCD ahead of time to find out which vet(s) fits your needs.
If you have an appointment, you may also be seen by more than one vet, which in my opinion is great. More medical advice and opinions the better.
Only downside is that they can be pricy and want you to test for everything possible under the sun if your animal has a health issue. They won't bully you, so don't be afraid to say 'No' to the unnecessary stuff.
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I'm up in the Puget Sound area. We've used UCD for an extreme case with one of the birds but that was more into documenting what was going on than to actually give treatment (there were no treatments that weren't so radical that the animal was better off with nothing done). One would think that there would be lots of great vets available out here but not true. Most have quit, had a bad rep, or really have no clue about exotics (apparently there is a short course that can be taken that introduces them to snakes, turtles, and birds). Its not just exotic vets that are hard to find. Even dog and cat vets are a dime a dozen but the good ones are rare creatures! I hated moving away from Salem Oregon because there was an equine vet there that was wonderful!
Sorry. I'll get off my little soap box. Its just very frustrating to know more about the animal than the 'expert.'
Re: Vet appointments are expensive!
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kitedemon
That isn't way out of line. My vet the visit is less the culture more. I also agree typically the meds are not very expensive I get prepared needles and they were about a 1$ a dose. I set aside 5$ a snake a month for vet visits if needed. It is just a buffer in case.
I like this savings idea, and I think I will copy it. Thanks!
Re: Vet appointments are expensive!
When she exhales she makes a little pop sound. It's not every day but sometimes she will especially if she's been out in my room for a while. Well pop isn't really the right word but that's the closest thing. She has small bubbles in her mouth but I'm pretty sure it's just saliva but she's been making those sounds for a few months now... no mucous and eats like a monster. She never has her head tilted up, only yawns after a meal. I figured its better to be safe than sorry?
Edit: I looked into her mouth again just now and just a few bubbles.
If it is very mild RI will the doc just prescribe baytril?
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