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Boston
- Angell Animal Medical Center - Boston
www.mspca.org/angell_services/avian-and-exotic-medicine
Dr. Elisabeth Simone-Freilicher Diplomate ABVP
350 South Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02130
Phone: (617) 989-1561
Phone: (617) 522-7282 (24 Hour Emergency and Critical Care)
Contributed by: andover - 10/7/2004, 9:08 am
Recommendation for Dr. Elisabeth Simone-Freilicher Diplomate ABVP when she worked at Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island.
Contributed by email: Vickie - 1/22/2007
Link for Angell's exotics services
Contributed by: Talishan - 11/12/2008, 11:42 pm
Contributed by: mmeadow - 06/13/2014
Website verified and link updated: March 13, 2016
Chelmsford / Greater Lowell Area
- Countryside Veterinary Hospital
www.countrysideveterinaryhospital.com
Dr. Brian Holub
289 Littleton Rd.
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: (978) 256-9555
There are 7 veterinarians at this hospital. The person my guinea pigs have experience with is Dr. Holub. Dr. Holub has had guinea pigs as pets since he was a kid, and during my initial appointment he took the time to go over proper care and basic info. He has been doing guinea pig neuter operations for many years, although only a handful each year. There was an option for Piglet and Pooh Bear to have laser surgery over scalpel, which was more costly but I felt safer. The gas they use to anesthetise was safe for small animals, and they did inject pain medication following the surgery. Pooh Bear got "dissolving" stitches and Pgirl got belly staples. Both healed perfectly without any complications, although the vet's office gave me advice on what to look for in case complications should occur. The hospital carries a number of products including Oxbow food and hay. Their rates are higher than some (expect to pay a $45 initial exam fee), although I don't mind because I trust Dr. Holub et al with my animals, and they have more cavy experience than other local vets I have looked into. They do take emergencies (although are not open 24/7). They have boarding facilities for dogs, cats and exotics.
Contributed by: phlumpetta - 6/8/2004, 11:50 am
Website verified: March 13, 2016
Littleton
- Littleton Animal Hospital
www.littletonanimalhospital.com
Dr. Alexandra Kilgore, Chief
Dr. Thea Doidge
Dr. Vicki Papscoe
29 King Street
Littleton, MA 01460
Phone: (978) 486-3101
Fax: (978) 486-0987
Contributed by: daveandtiff - 1/4/2016, 9:21 am
Website verified: March 16, 2016
Natick
- IVG MetroWest
www.ivghospitals.com/hospital/ivg-metrowest
Dr. Ruth Marrion (Ophthalmology)
5 Strathmore Road
Natick, MA 01760
Phone: 508-319-2117
Fax: 508-319-2118
I believe she also makes rounds to [this location].
Contributed by: daveandtiff - 1/4/2016, 11:34 am
Website verified: March 16, 2016
North Adams (Close to Bennington, VT)
- Greylock Animal Hospital
www.greylockanimalhospital.com
Dr. Michelle Gorbutt (Exotics Surgeon/Vet)
1028 State Road
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 663-5365
*Hospital Specializes in Exotics and Regular Animals
*Very knowledgeable exotics vet that has dealt with many Guinea Pigs.
*They are very knowledgeable in the allergies & medications in cavys.
*Only downfall: Sometimes overpriced
Castration (Neuter) Costs around $44 assuming there are no complications. Quick surgery, In and Out and they provide excellent recovery care and support over the phone. Doctors are on call 24/7. Rather good price for this surgery.
Do not bring your cavy to the Animal E.R. Of The Berkshires (pittsfield, MA) if recomended to. They are not affiliated with Greylock and have been known to provide medications that are lethal to cavys!
Contributed by: axlekitty - 5/15/2006, 11:23 pm
Website verified: March 13, 2016
North Andover
- Bulger Veterinary Hospital - IVG
www.ivghospitals.com/hospital/bulger-ve ... y-hospital
Dr. Ruth Marrion (Ophthalmology)
247 Chickering Road
North Andover, MA 01845
Phone: (978) 682-9905
ER: (978) 725-5544
Fax: (978) 975-0133
Contributed by: daveandtiff - 1/4/2016, 11:34 am
Website verified: March 16, 2016
North Grafton
- Tufts University - Foster Hospital for Small Animals
Cummings Veterinary Medical Center
http://vet.tufts.edu/foster-hospital-small-animals
Dr. Jennifer Graham
55 Willard Street
North Grafton, MA 01536
Phone: (508) 839-5395
Fax: (508) 839-7951
Specifically [recommend] this doctor at this organization.
Contributed by: daveandtiff - 1/4/2016, 9:21 am
Website verified: March 16, 2016
Southborough
- Southborough Veterinary Hospital
www.southboroughvet.com
Dr. Joan Ogden
78 Deerfoot Road
Southborough, MA 01772
Phone: (508) 485-4259
Fax: (508) 485-5246
This recommendation [comes] from experience of others I have talked with.
Contributed by: daveandtiff - 1/4/2016, 9:21 am
Website verified: March 16, 2016
Topsfield / Boston Area
- Putnam Veterinary Clinic
www.putnamveterinaryclinic.com
Dr. Wendy Emerson
374 Boston St.
Topsfield, MA 01983
Phone: (978) 887-3836
Contributed by:
mmeadow - 06/13/2014
Website verified: March 13, 2016
Wakefield
- VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital
www.vcahospitals.com/wakefield
Dr. Christine Pelletier
Dr. Astrid Kruse
19 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
Phone: (781) 245-0045
Fax: (781) 245-4213
This recommendation [comes] from experience of others I have talked with.
Contributed by: daveandtiff - 1/4/2016, 9:21 am
Website verified: March 16, 2016
Walpole
- Holmes Family Veterinary Clinic
www.holmesfamilyvet.com
Dr. Karen Holmes
2245 Providence Highway
Walpole, MA 02081
Phone: (508) 921-3626
Phone: (508) 373-8490
Updated: I've been going to Dr. Holmes several years, at Windhover. I have not yet been to her new place. But she's knowledgeable and very good to work with. I've been through several ovarian cysts, bladder issues, tumors, malocclusion, URIs with her. She's been reasonably priced - at least in the past! - I hope she continues to be so on her own.
Contributed by: PooksiedAnimals - 3/17/2006, 1:08 pm Updated by email, 4/16/2015
Website verified: March 13, 2016
Worcester
- Westside Animal Clinic
http://westsideanimalclinic.vetstreet.com
Dr. Deborah Klingener, DVM
262 Mill Street
Worcester, MA 01602
Phone: (508) 756-4411
Fairly knowledgeable, piggie friendly vet.
I wanted them treated for mites without a skin scraping. She was hesitant and asked why. I told her that I understood skin scrapings are very painful and often inconclusive. She agreed with me and went ahead and treated. They also got a thorough check-up, weighed, nails clipped, and Horace's bottom teeth were trimmed. All for a grand total of $45.00.
There were some things I knew that she didn't and vice versa. She seemed willing to listen and learn.
Contributed by: kimber9180 - 10/8/2004, 10:23 am
Website verified: March 13, 2016
- Worcester Cat Hospital and Bird Clinic
www.cathospitalandbirdclinic.com
Dr. Fitzpatrick
347 Park Avenue
Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: (508) 798-0400
I found this vet to offer appropriate knowledge about guinea pig general care, and offer tests and recommendations consistent with the experiences and recommendations of many knowledgeable people on guinealynx forums. She is definitely a "cavy savvy" vet.
Contributed by: phlumpetta - 07/13/2010
Website verified: March 13, 2016