Liane
Teenage Guinea Pig
- Joined
- Feb 17, 2011
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Freddie (and Nelson) went to see Simon today and although it wasn't a successful visit in the sense that we were unable to determine any firm diagnosis, I was very impressed with Simon and left feeling so reassured!
Simon gave Freddie a very thorough examination (far more than any other vet I've seen) and had a very in depth discussion with and my Dad about Freddie's history and wellbeing in general. He said, in all, Freddie was a very healthy piggy with a good coat and perfect teeth, but agreed that he was underweight.
What he found unusual was that Freddie's weightloss was very gradual. He has given us some medicine for worming/parasites (can't remember the name) just in case there is anything causes the weightloss internally. He had also said that if we see no improvement after a week of using this medicine, then we can do an x ray and, if absolutely necessary, a blood test.
I was really impressed with Simon because he asked me a lot about Freddie and covered absolutely everything that could be wrong and went through all our options. I left feeling that all my concerns had been addressed and that no questions had been left unanswered. I'd certainly recommend him! Also, I was very pleased with the price - only £30 - and we got a LOT of value for our money. X rays are also not as dear as I thought they would be.
Obviously, I'm still concerned about poor Freddie, but I feel better knowing that everything that could possibly be done for him is being done!
Simon gave Freddie a very thorough examination (far more than any other vet I've seen) and had a very in depth discussion with and my Dad about Freddie's history and wellbeing in general. He said, in all, Freddie was a very healthy piggy with a good coat and perfect teeth, but agreed that he was underweight.
What he found unusual was that Freddie's weightloss was very gradual. He has given us some medicine for worming/parasites (can't remember the name) just in case there is anything causes the weightloss internally. He had also said that if we see no improvement after a week of using this medicine, then we can do an x ray and, if absolutely necessary, a blood test.
I was really impressed with Simon because he asked me a lot about Freddie and covered absolutely everything that could be wrong and went through all our options. I left feeling that all my concerns had been addressed and that no questions had been left unanswered. I'd certainly recommend him! Also, I was very pleased with the price - only £30 - and we got a LOT of value for our money. X rays are also not as dear as I thought they would be.
Obviously, I'm still concerned about poor Freddie, but I feel better knowing that everything that could possibly be done for him is being done!
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