Looking for a veterinarian who treats fish in So Cal area?

tjdouglas · 04/08/2013, 03:52 AM

Hi All! I have a couple of h. erectus seahorses with external gas bubble disease, and I really need to find a vet who will prescribe Diamox for them. Anyone know of a vet in the area who would be helpful? I do not mind taking the seahorses in to see a vet...just have no idea of any vets here that would even treat or look at fish/seahorses.

rayjay · 04/08/2013, 06:53 AM

Some vets will prescribe based on pictures of your problem seahorses coupled with instructions from the "org" printed off and taken in to them.
The instructions may be somewhere on this site also but I can't find it in my search.
If you use a vet for another family pet, I'd start there.

tjdouglas · 04/10/2013, 11:48 PM

Thanks Rayjay. I know exactly the instructions you are talking about! I think I have a downloaded copy of them on my laptop.

I actually do not have any other pets...guess I am a reef "purist"..so no family vet. But maybe I can find someone in the area who can recommend a good "regular" vet.

gnu · 04/11/2013, 08:30 AM

Am rather ignorant about the SoCal area, but you could try your zoo or aquarium. Their vets would actually know how to treat. Otherwise, ask friends for recommendations, if you have a reference, their vet might be more willing to work with you. Good luck!

namxas · 04/11/2013, 04:42 PM

We used someone in OC several years ago, but unfortunately, we don't recall who it was (we needed to treat a SH w/baytril). Most vets who advertise "exotics" handle herps and fish.

tjdouglas · 04/11/2013, 07:54 PM

Thanks for the suggestion Gnu. I did not even consider contacting personnel at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific...and it is right here in my own home town!

tjdouglas · 04/11/2013, 07:56 PM

Namxas, thanks for the suggestion of looking for an "exotics" vet. There must be one or two around here somewhere.

timinnl · 04/12/2013, 02:09 PM

Years ago there was a vet practice in Fountain Valley that did exotics. You could also contact places that sell koi's, they might know of a fish friendly vet?

Are these in the same tank as the reidis who are gilling?

Kind Regards,

Tim

tjdouglas · 04/18/2013, 02:01 AM

Thank you Tim in the Netherlands

I did find a vet who deals with fish and who makes home visits. He was a very nice guy and seemed very knowledgeable about all things fishy!

04/08/2013, 03:52 AM	#1
tjdouglas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 218	Looking for a veterinarian who treats fish in So Cal area? Hi All! I have a couple of h. erectus seahorses with external gas bubble disease, and I really need to find a vet who will prescribe Diamox for them. Anyone know of a vet in the area who would be helpful? I do not mind taking the seahorses in to see a vet...just have no idea of any vets here that would even treat or look at fish/seahorses.

04/08/2013, 06:53 AM	#2
rayjay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,969	Some vets will prescribe based on pictures of your problem seahorses coupled with instructions from the "org" printed off and taken in to them. The instructions may be somewhere on this site also but I can't find it in my search. If you use a vet for another family pet, I'd start there. __________________ Seahorses. Culture nanno, rotifers and brine shrimp. Current Tank Info: Seahorses

04/11/2013, 04:42 PM	#5
namxas Things With Stings R Us! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 5,087	We used someone in OC several years ago, but unfortunately, we don't recall who it was (we needed to treat a SH w/baytril). Most vets who advertise "exotics" handle herps and fish. __________________ Greg Current Tank Info: too many to describe, but i think the count is up to "lucky 13"!

04/12/2013, 02:09 PM	#8
timinnl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 353	Years ago there was a vet practice in Fountain Valley that did exotics. You could also contact places that sell koi's, they might know of a fish friendly vet? Are these in the same tank as the reidis who are gilling? Kind Regards, Tim __________________ Although happy to chat on PM I always prefer to ask for & give advice on the open forum. This allows for healthy debate and encourages correction of possibly (unintentional) incorrect information.

04/10/2013, 11:48 PM	#3
tjdouglas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 218	Thanks Rayjay. I know exactly the instructions you are talking about! I think I have a downloaded copy of them on my laptop. I actually do not have any other pets...guess I am a reef "purist"..so no family vet. But maybe I can find someone in the area who can recommend a good "regular" vet.

04/11/2013, 08:30 AM	#4
gnu Moved On Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 183	Am rather ignorant about the SoCal area, but you could try your zoo or aquarium. Their vets would actually know how to treat. Otherwise, ask friends for recommendations, if you have a reference, their vet might be more willing to work with you. Good luck!

04/11/2013, 07:54 PM	#6
tjdouglas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 218	Thanks for the suggestion Gnu. I did not even consider contacting personnel at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific...and it is right here in my own home town!

04/11/2013, 07:56 PM	#7
tjdouglas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 218	Namxas, thanks for the suggestion of looking for an "exotics" vet. There must be one or two around here somewhere.

04/18/2013, 02:01 AM	#9
tjdouglas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 218	Thank you Tim in the Netherlands I did find a vet who deals with fish and who makes home visits. He was a very nice guy and seemed very knowledgeable about all things fishy!