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Andrea
I'll be talking with Scott in a little bit and will get names for you. I am pretty sure he will also recommend UF, as it is one of the top veterinary hospitals in the country. And given what I spent on surgery for my goose, I wish I had a place like UF near me as private hospitals are expensive!
I used a 3'x4'x2.5' wood framed pen with window screen for walls when Spirit was a youngster and post initial surgery. Last winter I walled off half of my 10x12 spare bedroom for him and his girlfriend.
I really appreciate you asking ! My current vet is Dr. Mason at Florida Wild. I live in Central Florida close to Daytona Beach. I have had other people recommend UF. I dont know how I feel about going to as teaching facility. I almost had a miscarriage with my son because my intern (?) Dr. didnt catch something that was small and very important.
I have (tech) experience in the veterinary field. Before I had my son I worked at a emergency vet at night and a very big practice during the day. The practice had a avian vet. Dr. Sam also did a lot of rehab work with wildlife. I really miss working there, they were all so wonderful. If I still lived in Ohio, I would be working there.
One thing I did find out working at several vets over the years is not all doctors are the same. I wish there were public statics with vets on how many successful surgeries a vet has performed and how many actual surgeries avian orthopedic surgeries someone has done.
I guess what I am saying is , when the time comes, I might be a bit OCD about who I trust with my beloved goose daughter's future.
Can you please give me the specs to your inside cage that you keep spirit in?
I'll be talking with Scott in a little bit and will get names for you. I am pretty sure he will also recommend UF, as it is one of the top veterinary hospitals in the country. And given what I spent on surgery for my goose, I wish I had a place like UF near me as private hospitals are expensive!
I used a 3'x4'x2.5' wood framed pen with window screen for walls when Spirit was a youngster and post initial surgery. Last winter I walled off half of my 10x12 spare bedroom for him and his girlfriend.