Exotic Pets - Where are some vets

Question
QUESTION: Hi, I'm from 30518, Georgia. Where are some certified Rat Vets?

ANSWER:  
I have several more but will give you two to start with. THe others are in Atlanta. Are you closer to Atlanta?



45 minutes from your area:
Dr. Jason Hutcheson
For Pet's Sake - The Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital of Atlanta    3761 N Druid Hills Road
Decatur GA 30033
Phone:    404-248-8977
Website: www.ForPetsSake.com



About an hour from your area:

Dr. Tarah Hadley
Atlanta Hospital for Birds and Exotics    
2274 Salem Road #106-149
Conyers GA 30013
Phone:    678-562-8403
Website: www.atlantabirdsandexotics.com

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QUESTION: I'm glad there are more in Atlanta. But with your search tools for vets, are the
ones in Atlanta more experienced with rats? I want to go to the best vet who
knows rats.

Answer
You would need to ask the vet that question.  They all say that the see all exotic animals and avian as well.  
ALso, some people dont seem to get along well with another person, having different personalities, so its best to meet the vet, see what he or she is like and see how they get along with your rat in general. Please see my website for info on finding a good vet for your rat and what you need to know about getting the very best care for your rat.

I have outlined that the vet should have the proper sized tools for small mammals and also the right medications on hand rather than using substitutes meant for dogs and cats. To me the best place to go is a clinic that sees ONLY avian/exotics and not the more traditional pets like dogs and cats. I have a vet for my rats and bunny only and go to a different vet for my dog and cats.  My rat vet doesnt see dogs and cats any longer, strictly avian and exotics.  Another mistake people make is to think that when a vet says they are small animal specialists that means they see rats etc...but this is not true.  A small animal vet means simply they see dogs and cats and not horses and cows. That would be a large animal vet.

Here is the URL to my site about Vets. You will find photos and other info to help you, or at least that was my goal when I made the page.  
Let me know what you think!

http://www.freewebs.com/crittercity/therightvetforyourrat.htm

Sandra