You might want to add that just cause a vet says he knows what he is doing,
it doesn't mean it. And a vet that treats rabbits or exotics are the ones
you should look into, unless of course they list that they treat small
animals or rodents.
Molly Morris
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----- Original Message -----
From: "[Angela] [Hull]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 2:04 AM
Subject: Finding A Vet
> As some of you remember I was working on a list to put on my website on
how
> to find a good gerbil vet. Here is the finished list. I stated before
that
> instead of keeping track of who said what...I was just going to put a
message
> after the list that it was compiled with the help of GML members. (GML
would
> be a link to the GML site) Hopefully that will be OK with the people that
> helped me out...if not just email me and say that you want your name added
> after your contribution and what number(s) on the list belong to you. If
I
> don't hear anything I'll post it as is. Thanks! :)
>
> Angie
>
>
>
> 1. Call around and see what vets will treat your gerbils if the need
arises
> 2. Ask other exotic pet owners/breeder if they've taken their pet to the
> vet, who it was and their opinion of the place. (Look on bulletin boards
at
> pet shop..breeders often post business cards there)
> 3. Look for cleanliness in the vets office..if you're not
satisfied...look
> for another vet.
> 4. Try searching online for a local vet, or visit
> www.vin.com/PetCare/Main.htm or http://www.gerbils.co.uk/gerbils/vets.htm
and
> www.vetulike.co.uk if you live in the UK. You can also try searching for
> other places online where you can talk one on one with a vet or leave a
> message on a message board if you're in a location where a suitable vet
> cannot be found.
> 5. See if the vet has treated gerbils before, perhaps has even owned
gerbils.
> 6. Pick a vet that values all animals and has respect for them all. Not
one
> that can't understand why you'd spend so much money on a 5 dollar pet.
> 7. See what kind of emergency services they have and if they meet your
needs.
> 8. If a knowledgeable vet cannot be found, try to find one that is
> interested enough to still be learning. If you say, "I have heard from a
> gerbil expert that ...", they should not just dismiss what you say, but
> follow it up through their veterinary sources. They should also not just
> inject a steroid/antibiotic/vitamin concoction for all problems and hope
they
> go away. They should show an interest in identifying the problem and
treating
> it specifically.
> 9. A busy waiting room is a good sign that the vet takes his time with
each
> patient.
> 10. Find a vet BEFORE you need one. In an emergency, you won't have the
time
> to find the proper vet.
>
