Post by jbradner on Apr 8, 2008 17:38:08 GMT -8
Hi everyone,
just thought I would pass along a little helpful information concerning a very professional rodent vet in the Seattle area. Unfortunately, as is often the case, you don't discover a good vet untitl it's a bit too late. We lost our little lilac gerbil ray to pneumonia this past Sunday. Although Ray did not make it, I feel like the staff at "The Bird and Exotic Pet Clinic of Seattle" (206) 783-4538 did their best to help us try and treat Ray's illness. In particular, although I don't wish to exclude the wonderful support staff, "Dr. Dan" was most helpful and appears to be something of a specialist when it comes to rodents. He was even able to chest x-ray, (I saw the images myself!) Ray to help determine the cause of illness. Although treatment was not cheap, I was more than happy to pay for the expert treatment Ray recieved.
Also, I just found out the humane society of seattle offers a personal cremation service for "pocket pets" for $40.00. Losing Ray has been extremely difficult, she (yes she) was one of those one in a thousand creatures whoose sudden illness came as a severe shock (no one so peaceful should have to suffer like she did). The above mentioned services made the ordeal more bearable. I hope others will find them helpful in their time of need
Josh
just thought I would pass along a little helpful information concerning a very professional rodent vet in the Seattle area. Unfortunately, as is often the case, you don't discover a good vet untitl it's a bit too late. We lost our little lilac gerbil ray to pneumonia this past Sunday. Although Ray did not make it, I feel like the staff at "The Bird and Exotic Pet Clinic of Seattle" (206) 783-4538 did their best to help us try and treat Ray's illness. In particular, although I don't wish to exclude the wonderful support staff, "Dr. Dan" was most helpful and appears to be something of a specialist when it comes to rodents. He was even able to chest x-ray, (I saw the images myself!) Ray to help determine the cause of illness. Although treatment was not cheap, I was more than happy to pay for the expert treatment Ray recieved.
Also, I just found out the humane society of seattle offers a personal cremation service for "pocket pets" for $40.00. Losing Ray has been extremely difficult, she (yes she) was one of those one in a thousand creatures whoose sudden illness came as a severe shock (no one so peaceful should have to suffer like she did). The above mentioned services made the ordeal more bearable. I hope others will find them helpful in their time of need
Josh
) so I can not say how well they are, but the receptionist at the one in Seattle told me they were just as good. 