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Thank you.

 I'm wondering if there are any good vets south of Seattle, WA.  I know there are a couple of WA vets on the recomended list, but they're all a long way from me, and I don't drive.  :(

Ratatouille's sneezing is getting worse poor thing. It's more violent and she seems bothered by her nose afterwards. I think I need to get her checked out  :(

Can anyone suggest a vet in London? North London ideally. I'm in Southgate for anyone who knows.

I'd also appreciate some advice on how much this might cost us?

I'm looking for a vet who doesn't charge 50 bucks a rat! I live in california, Walnut Creek, (But since lots of people don't know where that is-) about 45 mins away from San Francisco. Thank you!!!

I have a good vet now, but ive discoverd that although hes great with dogs and cats, I seem to know more than he does with the rats when it comes to specific things like MC and such.  hes fine for minor things, but I would rather have a vet who is skilled with rats in my area.  (Tacoma Washington) Must be reasonably priced (ie, no $40 exotics fee PER rat like some ive been to before...)

Amy

Looking for a vet in the Williamsburg/Newport News, Viriginia area. I've taken them to one in VA Beach who was great, but that's over an hour's drive away.  I'd really like something closer, preferably within a half hour of Williamsburg.  I also used to take them to Noah's Ark in Wmsbrg, but their rat vet left. I tried Jolly Something-or-other, but their small animal vet specializes in rabbits and wasn't terribly rat-knowledgeable.

I hope people other than the requesters actually read this thread occassionally....   :-\

Hey, still looking for a rat vet in western Pennsylvania.  People around here think of my girls as either food for something bigger or as icky things they set traps for! :o  If anyone has any helpful info, please, please, please contact me.  I've asked around here and the vets all laugh at me for wanting to bring in my rats.  :-  :worry:


Thanks. :BlueDumboSmile:

Naomi, and the girls: Edward and Monkey.

Anyone know of any good vets in the Niles/Warren/Youngstown area of Ohio?

Panda Phil:  I know how you feel because I also do not drive but my little dependents still deserve the best.  My recommendation is the Bird & Exotic Clinic in Seattle (I would recommend them over Barbara Deeb for rats, but I would recommend Barbara Deeb for rabbits - just from my experience).  However, if you cannot find a bus to that area, I would definitely call them or the Rabbit, Rodent, and Ferret House (www.rabbitrodentferret.org) and ask if they know of anyone in your area that they recommend.  We have never gone wrong with a recommendation from RRFH.

Jessica Lee Blacknall

 Thanks Treefrog. I'll look them up and see if I can find an address.

 Funny thin gis, it's actually easier for me to get into Seattle by bus than it is a lot of the outlying communities.

I have a pretty good vet who I trust and who is good with my rats, but I am looking for something possibly more cost-efficient.  Good vets and bad vets I've been to around here charge the same.   :-\

Chesapeake, VA; and I am willing to drive, especially since I know I have some place local if I have a real emergency.  For reference: vets around here want around $200 for a male rat's neuter, and Poe's tumor removal cost me about $345.  I would like to be able to afford care for all my rats, and not break the bank when one of them needs medical attention.   :-[

I'm looking for a vet in Northern NJ....I'm in Morris County, right on the border with Passaic. Nearby towns include Kinnelon, Butler, Rockaway, Morristown, Parsippany....Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Kira and Brandy:  I'm located in Richmond, VA and I go to a WONDERFUL vet.  His name is Dr. Billeter and his practice is Hanover Animal Hospital.  He doesn't know EVERYTHING about rats, since I think I'm only one of the very few rat people he deals with, but he's super-ready to learn.  He is very cost-efficient, too.  To remove a mammary tumor from Selene AND spay her, he only charged $105.  She recovered beautifully.  For Baytril he charges under $20 for a 2-week supply, and a brief exam is only $15.  He has never charged me for euthanizations.

If anyone wants his phone number, feel free to PM me.  It's well worth it to drive if you need some sort of surgery done; he's absolutely amazing.

I'm in western PA too and would like to find a good vet. Luna, if you find one, please let me know!

Hi, please, if anyone knows a vet in Queens, NYC who has experience with small animals, especially rats, please reply or email me at swu0002@hunter.cuny.edu

its urgent!!!

thanks

For Hazycolors:

Catnip and Carrots Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Jennifer L. Saver, DVM
2221 Hillside Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY 11070
(516) 877-7080

She specializes in small animals, and has plenty of experience with rats. :)

I need a vet in northern new jersey who actually knows about rats!!  :BlueDumboBigEyes: by poor boys just dealt with a bad vet  :'(he knew nothing about them and decided my sneezing weezing rust colored stained rats were perfectly healthy! GR So hackettstown, andover, rockaway, anywhere really, with a good caring vet plz :)

mesmerizingamour - someone has just posted a vet in NJ, don't know if it's near you though
VET (http://www.goosemoose.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=70&?topic=19879.new#new)

Does anyone know a vet in the Memphis, Tennessee area?  I'm moving there for graduate school.  We'll actually be living in Horn Lake, Mississippi, but anywhere in that area, Olive Branch, Southaven, Germantown, Cordova would be fine.  I don't mind the drive as long as I have a vet who knows what he/she is doing.

I live in the Oklahoma City, OK area. I got the names of Dr. Nancy Harrington in Norman and Dr. Jeff Henderson in OKC as vets that will see rats. Has anyone seen them for their rats? Also, is there anyone in the OKC area w/ other recommendations? I'd like to have a referral from someone I've spoken to, and not just off a list. Thanks!

I'm looking for a good vet who knows about rats, especially the first few months of their life, in Toronto, Ontario. It's concerning respiratory problems I just started noticing in a small male. If any of you can recommend one, it would be great.

This (http://www.rmca.org/Resources/vetlists/canadavets.htm)  is listed in a thread from the Reference Desk/Rat Care Resources on the Internet .....

Need a good ratty vet in the Detroit area.  Ms. Thing needs to have a tumor removal and I haven't found a good vet that I trust to do it.

The last one we went to lectured us about how unhealthy Suebee's food was (yeah right!) and told us it was okay to go ahead and use pine litter (whatever!)  ::)

Bad Rattitude Rattery

I am looking for a rat vet in or near the Belleville, Illinois area that won't break the bank. :) thank you in advance

I know I've run into a few people in her who are from RI, or this area- I'm looking for a good rat vet (heck, at this point, any vet who sees rats) somewhere down here to have on file, just in case of an emergency.  Where do you all take your rats?

Thanks for your help

looking for a vet near Franklin, Indiana. Will go to Greenwood and a little further north.

I can definitely second Tizzrah's recommendation of Dr. Billeter... $45 neuter, and he saw the other two rats free of charge when I brought Merlin in pre-neuter.  He's a wonderful, caring man, and definitely willing to learn.  Merlin was his first neuter, but I had no problems whatsoever.

Also in the Richmond, VA area, Lakeside Animal Hospital.  All three vets there seem to be very knowledgeable.  I used to go to them for everything except rats and rabbit when I lived up there.  Also very cost-conscious (didn't charge me for my mouse's weekly check ups when she broke her foot).

Down here in Virginia Beach, I recommend Dr. Fisher at Pet Care Vet. Hosp.  Dr. Hulls is supposed to be good with small furries too, but don't go to Hulls for reptiles.  He told me my monitor was fine with a 5:1 calcium:phosphorus ratio.  (should be 2:1)  I've never seen Fisher myself, but I've heard from a couple people that he's awesome with furries, especially ferrets and buns.  I'll be going to Fisher on Monday, so I'll update this then.  I don't know how Pet Care is monetarily.

I would like to recommend against Dr. Morris of Va. Beach Vet. Hosp.  He seems knowledgeable, but if you don't carry $200+ around with you constantly (I don't use checks or credit, only cash), then forget it if you have an emergency.  Also, he's done some very unethical things because of money.

As far as herps (if anyone's interested), I've heard that Providence Square Vet. Hosp. is really good, but I forget which doctor.  If I have another reptile problem, I'll be going there.  Might go there to get Gaz (African fat-tailed gecko) checked for worms anyway since she was probably wild caught.

Rabbit vet in Norge (near Williamsburg):  Dr. Bonnie Brown of Noah's Ark Vet. Hosp.  She's an AMAZING woman.  She does yearly checkups for the rabbits at the rescue I volunteer for.  She also sees my personal bunnies.  I was very impressed with her.  Had my male neutered there, no problems at all.

Also, I've never been to him, but Dr. Scott Stahl (NorVA) is supposed to be really excellent with furry and scaley critters, as well as birds.  He's written many articles on care and health, and considering I live all the way on the other side of the state and have heard of his greatness... that's pretty good.  If I ever move to NorVA for some reason, I'll be using him.

That's all the vets in VA I've heard of, hope I helped someone out.

I live in Frisco,TX and can't find a vet that is close.  The vet I used recently in Frisco charged $57 dollars for the office visit and did not seem to know much more about rats than I do.  The closest exotic pet vet that I have found is in irving, a one hour drive from my house.

Does anybody know of a good, experienced (with rats) vet in the Nashua, NH or surrounding area? I could travel as far north as Manchester or down to Chelmsford, MA.

Does anybody know of a good vet in Springfield, Oregon? Or anywhere near this area. I don't want to go back the vet I was going to, they don't know much about rats... And I'm having a lot of trouble finding a good one for my babies. They need a vet as soon as possible...  :-\

I third that.  I'm in major need of a good rattie vet in western PA, preferably near the Pittsburgh area.  I'd really like to get a vet lined up before I get my two hairless girls.  :)

If anyone knows of any good ratti vets near the augusta/waterville maine area, it would be greatly appreciated if you let me know! (no farther than augusta please!!)

Hey I live about 15 min N of the city of philadelphia in PA, USA. Does anyone know of a good rat vet around here. In the past i've had guenie pigs and the vets i used for them, well lets just say they weren't all that great when it came to really caring abt small animals. I dont make much $$ so one that is fairly good with there prices would be great. Thanx in advance!!

peace
    --jewels

Looking for a vet Suffolk County Long Island. A friend is looking to have her rats spayed/neutered, and doesnt want to pay upwards around $300 each. Any suggestions?>

If anyone needs a vet in South Carolina, i've found probably the best in the whole state! he is cheap, knows tons about rats (used to have them as pets), very friendly, and i can usually get apppointments in 1-3 days, or sometimes i can just bring my sick rat in the moment i hang up the phone! email me if anyone in SC, or Georgia, or NC needs a vet cause he is awesome!!!!! oh yea, he's located just NE of Columbia, SC.

Does anyone know of any good rat doctors in Santa Cruz, CA? I'd prefer that he or she be loacted somewhere within reach of the metro buses, as I doubt I will be able to get a ride outside of the city. Thanks in advance :)

My boys' sneezing has worsened  :-\

A wonderful rat vet in Essex, UK, is Lyndon Basha at Animal Ark. I personally live in Surrey and travel a round trip of 70 miles to take my animals to him even though there are at least 3 vets in my immediate area.

he used to keep rats of his own, he knows them well and isn't afraid to try new things. He's saved the life of many of my rats when other vets would have given up.

I first went to him after a friend of mine recommended him to me, my vet at the time had diagnosed my rat with an inoperable tumourm it turned out it was nothing more than an abscess which Lyndon took off, but if it had gone undiagnosed, the rat wouldn't have lived much longer. As it was, he had most of the next year with me thanks to Lyndon.

Animal Ark is in Goodmayes, which is round the corner from Ilford, and not too far off the M25. In fact it's just off of the A12.

Animal Ark
54 Goodmayes Avenue
Goodmayes
Essex
UK
Phone: 020 8599 8544

Bev x

How about a rattie vet in South King County, Washington State? Federal Way area?

I live in Tucson, Az and I need to find a trustworthy vet here, if anyone knows.  I have a great vet in Phoenix that I take my rats to, but that is when I can wait a couple days.  I was hoping to find a reliable vet in tucson for emergency type situations.

I have the best vet in the world!!! Ratracer also goes to him and she thanks me over and over for recommending him  ;D
He's located in Middletown and Portland, Connecticut.
He sees dogs, cats and small animals (maybe more but I'm not sure). I brought Bella over to see him and he did all he could for her.
When my princess had to have 2 tumors removed I was bringing her to New Britian to see her *other* vet (Bella had 4 vets) when I found out that it was going to be $500 I thought I was going to die of a heart attack. I cried for days. I didn't know what to do. So I looked and looked for other vets. Finally I came across my vet right now and fell in love with him. He's so sweet and soft spoken. Lennox and Solace have already gone to see him and for the vet visit (plus meds) for BOTH it came out to only $30. Hey, when you own like 14 rats you seriously can't beat that price.  ;)

If anyone lives in central CT and would like this fantastic Dr's phone number just PM me.
::KeE

Ok, I have a very good vet who does wonders with neuters and lump removals but she doesn't feel comfortable doing spays so I'm looking for an experienced vet who could spay my little one-eyed girl.

I'm in Canada, living in the Ottawa region (Ontario). Cost is not an issue and I'm willing to pay whatever it takes to get a good surgeon for her.

Thanks.

Does anyone know of a good and affordable veterinarian that will remove tumors from rats in the Austin, TX area?  Yoshimi has a tumor under her right armpit and needs it removed.  Any leads would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

Hi Mercb,
 Check out this thread (http://www.goosemoose.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=70&?topic=19879.30) there are two vets listed for Texas, I don't know if they are near you though. If not hopefully someone else can help you out.

Thanks for the link to the thread.  Unfortunately those two cities are far from Austin.  Does anyone else have any other recommendations?  Thanks!

The only vets *I* know of here are down in Southern Maine (Portland), which is of no help to you, obviously...  Does Sunilata know of any good vets in your area (I can't remember how close you two are distance wise)?  You could also try sending kimmyizme a pm.  She lives down here as well, but, may know of some decent vets through the other shelters up there.

Other than that, all I can suggest is you move down here so you can see Dr Ann.  ;)

Does anyone know of a vet in the Fayetteville NC area. I know there''s some in the
Raleigh area. I''m much more familiar with the Fayetteville area and it is a little
closer to home.  Would appreciate a recommendation.

Looking for a vet for spaying in the Los Angeles area. Either Los Angeles or the Valley (don't mind traveling!)

Thanks! :)

Desperately seeking a vet in the Flint, Michigan area.  The vet that's been seeing our girls, who also sees our more "traditional" animals, just doesn't have the knowledge base necessary to treat our ratties anymore... they just keep sneezing and sneezing, one sounds almost like she's wheezing now.  We've changed their litter SEVERAL times, the vet put them on a week's worth of Doxycycline, which hasn't seemed to help... when I called the vet, he said, "As long as they're still eating and active, there's nothing to worry about," which I kind of disagree with.  Thoughts?

A "week's worth" is not enough...most recommend at least 21 days.  You might try going back and asking for a doxy/batril combination and get enough for 3 weeks.  You can go to "ratguide.com" and print out some of the recommendations to take to your vet so he/she can learn more about ratties, since it sounds like they are at least willing to "do rats".

Is Baytril okay for juvie rats (I have 2)?  I read somewhere that it isn't recommended...

You are correct in that, not recommended for ratties under 4 months (unless everything else has failed).  I still suggest going to ratguide.com, to the health guide section, and print out the article on Mycoplasma/mycoplasmosis.  Take this to your vet for reference and see what they can do.

Hello,

My friend's daughter is away at school with her rats and is in need of a vet.  She accidentally moved her chair and caught her paw.  She is in contact with her vet at home, but that's 8 hours away.

She's at Temple University in Pennsylvania.

Please email me at onlineswa@yahoo.com

Thanks for the help!

(Yes, I did check the "vet thread", but didn't see any listed.)

Ann & my gorgeous boys Avory, Elam, Iverson, Owen, Urie, Noah & Reuben! 
Enjoy the yogie bar Efram!

Hello:
I live in downtown Los Angeles, CA and am looking for a nearby vet who has experience with rats and won't charge (a poor college student) outrageous fees. I'm worried my newest rat is developing pneumonia, and need someone close and soon. Thanks!

Has anyone here had any experience with a good vet in Tucson, AZ... specifically with neuters?  I live south of Tucson but our vets here are not really experienced with rats and are also extremely expensive.  Thanks for the help...!

Hoping someone can give me a good small animal vet / rattie doctor?
 I'm about 30 miles outside of Atlanta and can drive a little bit, but I'd much rather not drive too too far , for the boys sake.

How about Springfield, MA??  I saw the post about central Connecticut, but thats over an hour away from me.  Anyone have any suggestions? All resources I can find about "rat-friendly" vets on the internet are outdated. Also, Im just a college student, money is real tight  :confused:

I'm looking for a rat experienced vet (surgery) in Northeast GA. The Athens area would be OK, but Atlanta is 100 miles away. I have a vet close by for colds or things but I don't like her odds for surgery survival 50%.

I live on the Eastren SHore of Viriginia, I saw there where some vets listed in Virginia, but my problem is the Cheaspeke Bay Bridge, Im only 16, and i cant drive over a 17 mile bridge, by my self, my parenst dont like my rats, neither do my friends....So

I was woundering, Does anyone know a Vet Around the Eastren Shore Area, in VA or MA?

SimplyCathleen- there is quite a long list of vets in Virginia if you scroll down on this site.  I don't live in Virginia, but I found this site- it's helped many with their state's vets (It lists all the recommended vets from members of that site in each state on it.)  Definately worth checking out! http://www.ratfanclub.org/vetref.html

:rattysmiley:
hi this is my first time here and i would like to know if anyone knows where i can get a vet that won't charge me $60 per furry rat for visit and $260 for each of my guys to get fix.. i live in Brampton, ontario canada and there seems to be only 1 vet that seem to know something about rats... please any infor would be grately appriciated especially from tigger and Roo

Goosemoose has a new feature to help people look for vets.  Check under the main home page, vet Directory, about half way down the left hand side. Or you can find it under the resource menu at the top of this page, click on vet directory.

There were two articles written about my vet "DR. MIKE" as the Rat Doctor!  his name is Dr. Mike Hutchinson   his practice is called Animal General  it's in laSalle Plaza in cranberry pa... i do not know the phone number (i'm currently living in New York for school so it's not one of those need to know numbers right now)  He is a really good rat guy!  I HIGHLY suggest him!

Hey I need a vet ASAP for my rat, but I live in the 90007 area code in Los Angeles, CA and don't know any vets that take care (or are knowledgable) about rodents. I would definitely prefer one that wouldn't charge inordinate fees, but I'd take most anything as of now. Thanks.

Hi damandawg,
 I use a vet out in Montclair which is about 35-40 minutes for you who is a great rat vet. Check out her information in our Vet Directory (under resources at the top of the site). Her name is Dr. Batt and there is a Dr. Lidikay there who is also an awesome vet to my previous ratties.

PLEASE READ!!!

I know a lot of you are concerned about your animals, and costs seem pretty high. Take the time to search online for a vet clinic near you that specializes in exotics as well--this usually means they care for smaller rodents, including rats, e.g. not just specializing in cats and dogs.

DO use yellowpages.com and google/yahoo local. I just found an additional vet clinic nearby (6 miles away) which offers 50% off new clients first visit exams. There are lots of these offers floating around; do NOT be afraid to call and ask!!! I've called plenty of clinics asking how much the office visit fee is, and also if they were offering discounts.

Lastly, good luck! and good health.

Anyone know of a good vet in the Carson City, Nevada area? I would even be willing to go into Reno, Fernley or Fallon...

Thanks!

Anybody know any vets in RI? I have a vet for my dog and cat, but he isnt much good with small animals; he tries, but he just doesnt have the experience. PM me, with responses if you have one, please! Thanks!

Does anyone know of a vet in or around worcester, MA? Figure I ought to find one before i even buy my rats, right??

Anyone know of a great vet near Brownsburg, Indiana? Avon, PLainfield, Speedway are all nearby as well. Ive only found two! Hoping to find out about more through here! thanks!

Does anyone know of a good rat vet in Columbus, OH? Two of the vets on the recommended vet list are no longer here, and the other one is the one I'm going to now. I'm not completely happy with him.

Hi
I'm from South Africa, Johannesburg. I'm looking for a vet to help me with my girls. We think Mocca has heart problems and Latte has depression because she senses her sister is ill. Please can anybody help me,I love my girls so much and I'm so very very worried. Please help!!!! :-[

Anyone know a good vet in WI? Somewhere near Madison or Sunprairie, or Monona, somewhere around there. Thanks.

Looking for a low-cost place to neuter my boy... the only pklace I have found so far that even does rats quoted 157 dollars!

I'm in Ventura, CA

I can travel to oxnard, but not much further.

Could you tell me how much they charge for nuetering and give me their phone number?
Thanks!
Kat

Looking for a vet around Westchester,NY.  I love the vet I have, but he's charging OVER $900 for a tumor removal, and if there is another vet in my area that is as good as my vet, I have to look into it.

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good vet around Vancouver, BC (Canada)? I'd like to take my two girl rats in for a check-up later this month ^^ (just wanna see if there healthy, or if I missed something). One on the lower end of the price range would be helpful too ^^;. Thank you!

I need a cheap vet in Southern California in the San Fernando Area. Does anyone know how much it'll cost for a visit plus meds my rat developed head tilt and if it costs too much my mom wont take her! Help!

In Virginia Beach, Virginia

Pet Care Veterinary Hospital
5201 A Virginia Beach Blvd
VA, 23462

Office #757-473-0111

Vets
Peter Fisher
Herbert Hulls
Jill Partlow
Collen Fox

Recomended on RMCA.org great vets! No problems!

don't forget the vet directory too.  that is a work in progress.  :rattysmiley:  :BlueDumboSmile:  :BlueDumboSmileTongue:

Ok, I've called 3 vets, 1 does not work with rats at all, one does "routine" things, like breathing problems exams, etc... the other is more thurough (spelling? lol), but does not do spays, an when they do, it is over $300.......for ONE girl! now if it were an emergancy, sure, but it's not, an I can't afford to do that "just because"..

So does anyone know of any vets around ottawa kansas?

I am looking for a good vet in southern NJ that does charge outrageous prices for teeth trimming.  Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know of any good vets in West Central Ohio? The nearest one to me is in Dayton, and that's an hour and a half drive! D: None of my local city vets seem to know about rats, and will only offer very limited services to mine. ):

So, if you have any reccomendations for me, PLEASE let me know! Though I'd certainly drive an hour and a half to get my rats medical help, it'd be a weight off my gas and such to be able to go somewhere closer.

I'm looking for a vet in the O'Fallon or Belleville Illinois area. Actually if you have any recommendations in the Madison or St. Clair Counties please let me know. I've been to two local vets already and wasn't too happy. My one rat has been on Baytril for four weeks now and is still sick. Thank you in advance for all your help!

Jennifer

 Greetings. I just been informed that my friend in Idaho doesn't have a good vet to go to for her rats.
I'm from Indiana, so I'm not sure either.
But if any of you folks can message me or email me-sheenatila@gmail.com
good vets in the area let me know.

I'm going to be a first time rat parrent TOMRROW   :BlueDumboSmile: !!! and am in need of a good vet in or near Boulder, CO

CongRATS, Echo! I'm in Colorado too and looking for a personal recommendation for neuters/spays. I'm willing to travel up to a couple hours for a good vet with reasonable prices who will take great care of my heart rat and another boy that need neutering, plus one girl I want to spay.

I'm looking for a knowledgeable vet in CT, preferrably Central CT, but I'm willing to travel a ways...  I love my vet, but she is a newbie and I feel like I could find better care for the rattie kids with someone else.  Who do all the CT people on this forum use?  I've heard some good things about Kensington Bird and Animal Hospital, anyone here use them???

I'm looking for a vet that will neuter rats in the Philadelphia area. I know of a few that do, but I'm interested in personal recommendations/testimonials. 

I'm looking for a good rat vet in Madison, WI.  I'm moving there soon, and I'd like to have a vet lined up ahead of time just in case!

The UW-Madison Veterinay Medicine Teaching Hospital is supposed to be very good.

Oh, that's cool!  I like supporting teaching facilities.  Thanks.  :wave2:

Updated to add: 
Office visit: $56 each, or $100 for 8 rats
Neuter: $69
Spay: $128

I saw a few people in L.A. looking for a good rat vet. If you can come to Torrance (about 20-30 min drive from L.A. with traffic, 10 with no traffic, LOL.) there is a WONDERFUL vet who takes care of me, Dr. Maria. She doesn't charge me for the vet visit if my rats need medicine or surgery. She'll only charge for the medicine/surgery.

My daughter's heart rat, Chocolate, had a HUGE (we're talking softball size here) tumor, and Dr. Maria actually removed the tumor!! It was twice the weight of the rat! It cost me $200, but the few extra months we had Chocolate was SO worth it!

I had Dr. Maria put many of my rats to sleep. She is very compassionate and gave me a hug every time, because I'd always cry. Then I would get a card in the mail from her office, saying sorry about my loss. EVERY time. Even when I would call her from home and tell her one of my rats that we were trying to medicate had died, I would get a card in the mail within the next couple of days.

She tries very hard to keep costs low for us rat owners, and she is very knowledgeable about rats. I never asked her if she did spaying/neutering, so that's something you'd have to call and ask if she does and how much.

Pacific Veterinary Center  (310) 791-5123 
Maria Castiglione, DVM "Dr. Maria"
23629 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance CA 90505

Tell her Joy Bailey recommended you! :)

For those of you looking for vets in/around Columbus, OH, I highly recommend animal care unlimited..... 35 dollar exam fee, fine... sees ALL exotics *has a wildlife center in the basement!*

but, here is the best part: emergency, any time, 70 dollar exam fee! And by anytime, i mean anytime! call them, they WILL show up!

Here is the info:

Animal Care Unlimited
2665 Billingsley Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 766-2317

Hope this helps!

Did you find someone?  My vet is in Hamilton Township, NJ, so might be kind of a hike for you.

To Scabberstherat

YES--Dr. King in South County --St. Louis==great with rat surgeries and won't charge an arm and a leg!  Cares very much and also will listen if you happen to know what meds you actually need as opposed to what he suggests (if you have resources like from here or the rat med guide).  Watson Road Veterinary Clinic--Dr. Jay King.  Like a spay for $40-$45.  Excellent at mammary tumor removals, too.  Cares about ratties.  Would have emailed you, but you didn't have your email listed (and I don't know how to PM on here).

Hi, I'm new, from Great Falls Montana, and looking for a vet for my rat, Napoleon.

Does anyone know of where I can find a vet in Knoxville, TN or closer to Williamsburg, KY? I've searched the Vet Directory and the suggested vet place, but I can't find one in Knoxville. I have a vet in Lexington but I'm closer to Knoxville since there isn't a vet place around here that takes care of rats.

I live in Ottawa (Ontario) and I am potentially looking at taking in a rescue (female) but she should need to be spayed. My vet is great for neuters and other surgeries (Dr. Chouinard at vet Taché) but she does not feel comfortable doing spays. Does anybody have a vet in the area to recommend who woud be ok with doing the surgery.

Price is not really all that important. I am more concerned with finding a good surgeon.

Much appreciated

I'm looking for a vet in Los Angeles to neuter to males.  Does anyone have someone good they can recommend?

disneyscootergal,
I'm from GREAT FALLS MONTANA TOO!!! The one I go to is better than the last, but if you know of any better I'd love to know. years ago I used to go to Dr. Bruce at the  vet on NW bypass (no longer there ). He was the best, but passed away a few years ago.  right now my girl sees Dr. Rick at the Great falls Vet service.

Hello, I'm looking for a vet in the Syracuse NY area...There is one in clay, but the vet that treats rats is out on vacation, and Tallulah's developing  a tumor that I want to have removed, as soon as possible.  I also know of one in Watertown, NY, but I have no way to get anywhere other than Syracuse, NY.  I would prefer one that has reasonable prices, but right now, I just really want to get 'LuLu into a vetHopefully, it's not going cost an arm and a leg...Anyone have any recommendations?

I'm desperately in search of a qualified and recommended vet whose office is in or near either Bakersfield or Palmdale/Lancaster, CA.  I had a name once, but can't find it now, and I've spent hours trying to figure out who that was.  My poor rattie boy sneezes and wheezes a lot, and I believe he really needs medication.  Please help!

I'm sorry I am not familiar with that area, but maybe you can try calling one of the vets on the link below and see if they have any recommendations:
http://www.ratzrealm.com/id134.htm

Hi there,

My babies aren't in need of a vet at the moment but I want to have a good one on file so I know where to go if an emergency happens.  The vets at the clinic I work at aren't really experts on rats and I want my boys to have the best possible care.  Can anyone reccommend a good rattie vet in the San Francisco bay area (preferably in or near San Jose, where I live) 

Thanks!

I'll be getting my boys around December 17th. I'm currently in Fort Collins, CO. Home to the #2 vet school in the country... There's got to be a rat vet somewhere near me, but I've looked and looked and can't seem to find one! I'll be moving to north Loveland just before I get the rats, so anything in Loveland or Fort Collins would be preferable. I can't afford to drive much farther than that...
Thank you so much for any help <3

I need a vet recommendation. I found a lump near one of my ratties armpit today. It's about the size of a large pea but it seems to be in the loose skin and not really attached. I want to take her to a vet asap, and I've heard some bad rumors about my current vet (really not sure if I believe it) but I really don't want to take any chances. I need a good vet in the ROCHESTER area of NEW YORK.

Any recommendations would be great but I want to make her an appointment by tomorrow, so if I don't have any solid leads I'm going to have to go with my current vet. Sigh I'm a bit worried :(

p.s. I'm new to this forum, and I've been meaning to introduce myself  :doh: (I don't believe I have) so I shall do that elsewhere. Thanks for the help in advance!!!!

We have several members in the Rochester area, but they may not read this thread regularly.  I suggest you put a new post in the Rat Care Corner with the subject line "Need vet in Rochester, NY", and you may get a faster response.  Good luck!

I am looking for a vet in the HARRISBURG, PA area, and I am willing to drive if need be. The only one in the area that treats rats want $225 for a neuter, so I imagine their emergency services are expensive.

Any vets in southern Onatrio?

Ontario is kind of big; you may want to specify the town or county. ;)

Canada  :) Duuhh sorry

I think everybody knows that Ontario is in Canada...Mandycoot was asking what town in Ontario.

I have a suggestion/recommendation for a vet in

FORT WORTH, TEXAS


The last time I was at my dog/cat vet, I asked if they treated rats.  They gave me a flyer to a vet a few miles away who specializes in exotics.  I have not yet been there, but I am planning on inquiring about neuters for my guys.  One caveat: The flyer states that the vet raises 4-H and FFA meat pen rabbits.  Being a vegan and animal welfare activist, I don't agree with this, but if he's the only exotics vet around then I'll just have to swallow my pride.

Here is the info and website....

Ridglea West Animal Hospital
Dr. Craig Verwers, D.V.M.
4404 Southwest Blvd.
Fort Worth,TX 76116
817-763-0261
www.ridgleawest.com

Hours:
MWThF 7:00a - 6:00p
Tuesdays: 8:00a - Noon
Saturdays 8:00a - 1:00p


He is located in the Ridglea section (far southwest Fort Worth) on Southwest Blvd/Alta Mere Dr/Route 183, between I-20 and I-30.  I'm sorry, but he is not convenient to Dallas or suburbs further east.


UPDATE:
I stopped in this vet office this afternoon to inquire about pricing.  I asked about rat spays and neuters, and here is the exact procedure estimate I was given:

Neuter
Exotics Exam.....$76
Neuter.............$78
New Record (?)....$3
Metacam (pain)..$44 (optional)
Penicillin............$11 (optional)


Total for Rat Neuter (including optional meds)  $212



Spay
Exotics Exam.....$76
Spay...............$181
New Record (?)....$3
Metacam (pain)..$44 (optional)
Penicillin............$20 (optional)


Total for Rat Spay (including optional meds)  $324


This is the first time I've taken/inquired about rat or exotics veterinary care, but are they all this pricey?  I respect vets and the schooling and experience they have, but this estimate is much higher than I ever imagined it would cost.

Sorry, maybe you don't have counties in Canada so you assumed I'd meant to write "country" instead? It's just hard for people to help you if you're not very specific. Do you mean southern Ontario as in Toronto area?

Does anyone know a good Vet for Ratties in the Bay Area, preferably near Fremont, though Im willing to drive a bit.   I moved here from Detroit a few years back and havent found a good one yet.  One of my girls just started to get the beginning signs of a tumor and I'm looking for a good place people trust.

(Can ya please email me:  mailfoxes aT gmail DoT com)

Hi, I live in Kenosha, Wisconsin and am looking for a good rat vet around here.  Up to Racine would be ok, or down to Waukegan, IL if necessary.  Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks!

~ Dale

East Hills Veterinary Hospital in Antioch ca. Sees rats and they are good. Sneezing can be a sign of many things, start of by doing a bedding change. I prefer Aspen for the younger rats and Carefresh for older geriatric rats. (prevents bed sores) Some bedding cause Upper Respiratory infections. After a bedding change see if he is an area with drafts, a cold rat is a sick unhappy rat. try using old blankets to cover cages from top to bottom, your rat will take pieces of the blankets to make him or her much warmer and more confortable. Echanasia is also very very very good immune response its a great anti tumor agent and boosts natural immunity to colds and the sniffles. Just add a few drops to there water. and you will know the difference. Also yogurt with live cultures are wonderful (use about 1/2 tsp.) they build nice gastrointestinal defenses and make a rat very happy (Activia etc.) My rat Emilio has been on this system for his now 4 1/2 years of life. And remember EPSOM Salts work wonders for sore feet, bumble foot,  bed sores, abscesses. Use 1/2 cut Epsom salt to 1 1/2 cup of warm water, soak 2 times a day for about a week.

I actually just had my first follow-up phone call from a vet from Spirit of 76th! I'm so happy that we found our vet so quickly! I'm not sure, though, if he acutally just remember their names or not (he probably just looked at their files lol), but still to take his time before hospital hours to call and check-up is something I've never experienced! Not only this, but when we went in, he spoke with us about about reptiles and what are good starter herps and spoke with us a good five/ten minutes after the appointment to give us more info about iguanas and beardies (even though we already knew most of it, he just wanted us to know the major differences in care as far as most lizards and iguanas lol).

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS VET TO ANYONE in or around Milwaukee, WI.

I have a friend who needs a good rat/mouse vet in Kent, Ohio. Can anyone make a recommendation?

I need to find a vet in Winston-Salem, NC.   I saw someone posting one for High Point which is over 30 minutes away, but just wondering if anyone new of a vet that is closer.  Thanks!

I need a vet in Vancouver, BC.  My rat of one day definitely has a respiratory infection  :'(

Need a vet in San Antonio, TX.  We found one that would see Terras baby when he had head tilt, but he charges $50 per animal for exam fees.  2 rats seen, plus meds for ten rats for ten days cost almost $150.  Multiply that by the current total of 11 rats, 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 guinea pigs and way too many mice and pretty soon I won't be able to buy groceries. :eek:  Plus he's only available for limited hours a few days a week, making it very inconvenient on top of being expensive.  I'll drive any where in the general area if I can find a good vet. :bow:

Luckily, my veterinarian treats rats. I was so pleased with her knowledge and her stories about her own hooded rats that she refused to experiment on in school. She examined two of my rats, and prescribed Baytril for all four. Total cost was $90.
She is located in Middle Village, Queens, NYC. Dr Sqillace-Anteleys Animal Hospital. (718) 386 0655.

Has anyone been to Dr. Peter W. King in Mexico NY?  One of my girls is sick, and that's the only place I could get an appointment any time this week *facepalm*  I can get her in there tomorrow, and made an appointment, but wanted to see if anyone had had any experience with him?  Pricing?  Anything?

EDIT: 
VET RECOMMENDATION:

So, I went to the appointment, and Dr. King was great!  He was the first vet I've brought my girls to, that put something down on the cold table for them to stand on, AND gave her a treat afterwards  :cheeky:    He's got reasonable prices, today's visit came to $52, for the exam and Banana-Bread flavored Baytril. He also owns rats of his own, and was great with mine!   :BlueDumboSmile: I would definitely recommend him to anyone around Oswego County in Central NY!
His Website:  http://mexicovethospital.com/