>I have been talking to a friend online about gerbils and vets. We were
>trying to come up with a list of what you should look for in a gerbil vet
and
>I'm going to post it on my web site. Any suggestions are welcome!
Obviously
>that they specialize in exotic or small animals..but sometimes those type
of
>vets are not available to choose from, or that doesn't necessarily mean one
>that specializes in exotics will make a good vet. So Thanks for any input!
>
>Angie
>The Gerbil Guide
>http://members.aol.com/angh2715/index.htm
>Adorable ~N~ Gentle Gerbils
>The Ang Clan
>AGS Member
My three choices here are:
Me
Me and ask the nearby vet for the medications I think
I need, treatment is done by myself.
Put animal in car and make a long drive to the clinic
seen on 'Emergency Vets' and get very broke. (I am
in driving distance of that one, it's about two hours IF
traffic is with me once I hit Denver).
There is one respondent on the forum here that does
wildlife rescue; and seems knowledgable about some
of the more exotics...which is what gerbils seem to
fall into.
I have also heard that someone took their gerbil to a
wildlife rescue specializing vet (here on the forum).
My suggestion is call around, and be very specific about
why you're calling. A vet should be honest about if they
have the skill to treat your gerbil or not. (the one up the
street here does not know much about gerbils, but was
honest. He helps me out under a breeder/trainer
professional courtesy type relationship).
