Vet Center / Tennessee / Knoxville
Guinea pig, hamster and small mammal vets in Knoxville, TN
4 practices in Knoxville, out of the 50 we list there. Each one says so on its own website, which is where we read it.
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.
Lange Animal Hospital
10405 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37922-3282
Small mammal questions on PawsRx
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- 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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- 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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- Ovarian Cysts in Guinea Pigs: What Owners Should Know
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- My guinea pig is about 3 years old and is an American guinea pig
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Also in Knoxville
Every practice in Knoxville is on the Knoxville page, the rest of the state is at small mammals vets in Tennessee, 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.