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Guinea pig, hamster and small mammal vets in Alabama
Practices in Alabama that say they treat guinea pigs, hamsters and other small mammals include Riverview Animal Clinic in Birmingham, Valleydale Animal Clinic in Birmingham, Banfield Pet Hospital - Huntsville in Huntsville, Huntsville Pet Vet in Huntsville and Arab Veterinary Hospital in Arab, and 6 more listed below by city.
11 practices across 9 cities, out of the 383 we list in Alabama. Each one says so on its own website, which is where we read it.
When you call, ask two things: which veterinarian there sees guinea pigs, hamsters and other small mammals, and roughly how often. A practice that sees them every week is a different visit from one that sees one a year.
Guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, chinchillas and hedgehogs get grouped together as pocket pets, which hides how different they are. Guinea pigs need dietary vitamin C and get respiratory infections; rats get mammary tumours. Ask about your specific animal rather than the category.
List compiled November 13, 2026 from each practice's own website.
Birmingham 2
Huntsville 2
Banfield Pet Hospital - Huntsville
6275 University Dr NW #35, Huntsville, AL, 35806
Huntsville Pet Vet
3415 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL, 35805
Arab 1
Dothan 1
Lincoln 1
Lincoln Veterinary Clinic LLC
275 Magnolia St S, Lincoln, AL, 35096
Springville 1
Big Springs Veterinary Clinic
7970 US-11, Springville, AL, 35146
Tuscaloosa 1
Animal Medical Center
1100 Rice Valley Rd N, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406-2794
Small mammal questions on PawsRx
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Answered by a licensed vet
- Male guinea pig with poop stuck around his bottom, sore when cleaned and not himself: what should I do?
- Five-year-old female guinea pig's private area swollen with brown crusty buildup: what should I do?
- Guinea pig with flaky skin, crusts and hair loss around the ears: mites or fungus?
- Guinea pig scratching and lying down more: mange, a fungal infection or irritation?
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In the community
- My guinea pig has not pooped today but is eating
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- I tried gently cleaning the outside, but I'm concerned about the swelling
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- I think my guinea pig might have mange, a fungal infection, or some kind of skin…
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All small mammals threads, or ask your own. Replies come from other owners; any reply from a licensed veterinarian is labelled as one.
Also in Alabama
- open on Sunday 43
- urgent care 41
- horses 19
- birds 17
- other exotics 17
- reptiles 16
- rabbits 14
- ferrets 7
Every Alabama city we list is on the Alabama page, and the national list is at small mammals vets nationwide. If nothing here fits, a licensed veterinarian will answer a written question free, which is often the fastest way to find out whether the drive is worth making.
A practice appears here only because its own website says it treats small mammals. We have not tested anyone's skill and this is not a recommendation. Listings without the PawsRx Verified badge are compiled from public records, have not been verified by PawsRx, and are not affiliated with PawsRx. PawsRx is a technology platform and does not provide veterinary care.