eye difficulty

[inferno]

i recieved 2 chameleons from the company chameleons online. they were in horrible condition both skinny, one cant open its eye barely only when i spray it and there is some moisture rarely there is mucus around the eye none are swollen. there is no redness when he gets them going they look like they act normal but after a while they dry up and close. its a female panther. i cant take to a vet there is no vet in south texas only plastic surgeons and doctors.

 

[Sancho]

Not sure where you are at in south texas but there is vets everywhere even if you have to drive an hour. Also if it's impossible to see a vet best bet is to post pictures of the cham so the experts or anyone that has had this problem can give you some info

Agnes E Rupley, DVM, ABVP-Avian
111 Rock Prairie Road
College Station, TX 77845

Judith P Vinson, MS DVM
1402B Montgomery Plaza
North Loop 336 West
Conroe, TX 77304
office phone # 936/756-0304

Hugh Hayes, DVM
Summertree animal and Bird Clinic
12300 Inwood Rd.
Dallas, TX 75244
office phone #972/387-4168

Dr. Dale Lonsford
Deer Park Animal Hospital
202 W. San Augustine
Deer Park, TX 77536
office phone # 281/479-0405

Dr. Nancy D Harvey
Country Club Animal Clinic
5470 Doniphan Suite A
El Paso, Texas 79925
office phone # 915/833-0645

Dr. Gainer
Flint Veterinary Clinic
18421 Old jacksonville Rd.
Flint, TX
office phone # 903/894-7278

Dr. Gary Harwell
Southeast Animal Clinic
7565 Druett
Houston, TX 77017
office phone # 713/641-2601

Dr. Dan Jordan
2422 Robinhood
Houston, TX 77005
office phone # 713/524-3800

Dr. Steven Fronefield
9454 Hwy 6S
Houston, TX 77083
office phone # 713/495-9445

Dr Brenda Flores
Westbury Animal Hospital
4917 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
www.westburyvets.com
713-723-3666


Dr. Heather Puksta
Meyerland Animal Clinic
4995 W Bellfort
Houston, TX 77035
713-723-8612

Dr. Pamela Hendricks
349 Garden Ridge Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75067
office phone # 972/436-2199

Roger E Kendrick, DVM, PC
Dr. Amanda J Gardner
2250 Matlock Rd.
Mansfield, TX 76063
office phone # 817/477-4143

Melissa Hill
Kirby animal Hospital
4623 Binz-Engleman
San antonio, TX 78219
office phone # 210-661-6717

Thomas E Vice, DVM
8221 Broadway
San Antonio, Tx
office phone # 210/824-7481

Dr. Mary Carpino
2801 SW HK Dodgen Loop
Temple, TX 76502
office phone # 254/899-8800

Dr. Linda Watson
5508 Old Jacksonville Hwy
Tyler, TX 75703
office phone # 903/561-1717

 

[Sancho]

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Addison
David Landers, DVM
Brookhaven Pet Hospital
14412 Marsh Lane
Addison, TX 75001
Tel: (972) 241-7730
[Website]
Comments:
# Progressive exotic/small animal veterinarian including reptiles, birds, and pocket pets. I am a reptile veterinarian and see a variety of reptiles on a regular basis. I have personally owned reptiles for 15 years. Vet self-recommended (11/18/06)

Arlington

Roger Kendrick, DVM
Road Animal Clinic
501 South Bowen Road
Arlington, TX
Tel: (817) 861-1763
Dr. Kendrick no longer practices here, please see his info in the city of Mansfield. (08/11/02)

Austin

Paul Brandt, DVM
Rick Lusk, DVM
Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital
4601 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 103
Austin, TX 78745
Mon-Fri 7:00am- 7:00pm
Sat 8:00am- 2:00pm
Tel: (512) 892-4463
Fax: (512) 892-6468
[Website]
Comments:
KK - Dr. Lusk, along with Drs Miller and Brandt, are the most qualified herp vets I've found in the Austin area. Dr. Lusk has cared for my 12 year-old green iguana for at least 6-8 years, and is very knowledgeable about reptiles and iguanas in particular. All vets at the Westgate Hospital have extensive reptile experience. (06/06/03)

Ronnie Karbach, DVM
Vet Calls
3411 Stratford Hills Lane
Austin, TX 78746
Tel: (512) 306-9860
Comments:
# HVC Note: Telephone # is invalid; no forwarding information (12/28/07)

Ayalsew Mekonnen, DVM
South Branch Pet & Bird Clinic
403 E. Ben White Blvd. #C
Austin, TX 78704
Tel: (512) 462-0002

Dr. Paul Skellenger
Research Pet & Bird Hospital
11679 Research Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78759
Tel: (512) 258-2577
Tel: (512) 258-3050
Tel: (512) 331-6121 emerg.
Fax: (512) 346-4571
[Email] [Website]
Comments:
# 20 plus years of experience. A large part of our practice includes reptiles. I have an associate, Christina Morelli DVM who also has a strong knowledge base and interest in reptiles. Vet self-recommended (03/19/06)

Carrollton

Michael W. McGuire, DVM
Carrollton Animal Hospital
1903 North Josey Lane
Carrollton, TX 75006
Tel: (972) 242-7606
Fax: (972) 242-7608
[Website]
Comments:
# RR - This is the vet that the Reptile Rescue's Co-Founder uses with confidence for all her reptile needs. (03/23/01)
# HVC Note: Dr. McGuire formerly practiced at North Irving Animal Clinic (closed) (09/27/04)
# M - Very knowledgeable, handled mature adult veiled chameleon with complete confidence. Highly recommend!! (11/23/05)

Corpus Christi

OSO Creek Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
7713 South Staples Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Tel: (361) 994-1145
Fax: (361) 994-0178
[Website]
Comments:
# M - This place is a little pricey but they do have a large staff and excellent facility. They are a 24 hour animal hospital. I used them once for a problem I had with a pet snake. They made a correct diagnosis and gave me medicine for my snake, but unfortunantly were unable to save it in time (08/31/07)

Dallas

Sue Chastain, Clint Chastain, & Cheryl Pfeffer, DVM
Preston Road Animal Hospital
6060 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy
Dallas, TX 75240
Tel: (972) 239-1309
[Website]

Dr. Kemba Marshall
Summertree Animal & Bird Clinic
12300 Inwood Rd. Ste 102
Dallas, TX 75244
Tel: (972) 387-4168
Fax: (972) 490-0944
[Website]
Comments:
# C - Dr. Marshall is now currently at our clinic. She has moved from Irving. (02/01/07)

 

[Sancho]

Flint

Paul W. Gainer, DVM
Flint Veterinary Clinic
18421 Old Jacksonville Road
Flint, TX 75762
Tel: (903) 894-7278
Also treats other small exotics, birds, cats & dogs.
Comments:
# Jacksonville - I was impressed with the friendly reception i received at the clinic when I had my bearded dragons in. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and caring. Therefore, I felt very fortunate when I was offered a job there, and i can assure you that your pet will receive excellent care! These people love animals, and you can tell! (02/18/01)
# I was searching for Dr. Michael Dixon, Flint V.C. address -he volunteered to give rabies shots on a Sat. afternoon. Greatly appreciated. He was so kind to my 4 dogs & 1 cat. East Texas is so fortunate to have a vet who loves animals. (04/29/01)

Galveston

Richard Henderson, DVM
Galveston Veterinary Clinic
2108 61st Street
Galveston, TX 77551
Tel: (409) 744-5355
Comments:
TC - He has examined multiple exotics that I own including iguanas, tegus, kingsnakes, carpet pythons, bearded dragons, even ferrets and birds. He is excellent in caring for all from anything to a typical exam including fecal and bloodwork to emergency cases such as splitting the ligament of a snake's jaw. He also owns several herps himself currently not to mention all the ones he has owned in the past. I highly recommend him to anyone in that area. (12/27/03)

Harker Heights

Wayne C. Zeh, DVM
Pet Medical Center
501 East Fm 2410 Road
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Tel: (254) 690-6769
[Website]
Comments:
JM - Great Vet! (03/02/02)

Houston

Larry N. White, DVM
Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic
1492 Wilcrest Drive
Houston, TX 77042
Tel: (713) 789-8320
Comments:
This is the only vet that I will take my herps to, and everyone that I know who owns herps agrees with me. I have taken in various turtles, lizards, and snakes. He acctually knows what he is talking about(he doesn't have to reference a book)and breeds herps of his own! (03/12/04)

Roy Cruzen, DVM
Rhonda Walter, DVM
Steeplechase Animal Hospital
9609 FM 1960 West
Houston, TX 77070
Tel: (281) 890-7257
Fax: (281) 890-8641
[Website]
Comments:
TK - Dr. Vest no longer works at Steeplechase: she has moved on in her career and we're happy for her! We have a new veterinarian - Dr. Rhonda Walter. (08/30/02)

Dan Jordan, DVM
Animal Avian Hospital
2422 Robinhood
Houston, TX 77005
Tel: (713) 524-3800
Fax: (713) 524-8314
[Website]
Comments:
# JR (12/29/04)

Natalie Antinoff, DVM
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
1111 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Tel: (713) 693-1111
Fax: (713) 693-1110
[Website]
Comments:
# RN - Ms. Antinoff has treated my Iguana for 12 years and is extremely competent and knowledgeable in the Herp field. She has a genuine interest in the care of Herps. (01/07/07)

Brenda Flores, DVM
Westbury Animal Hospital
4917 S Willow Drive
Houston, TX 77035
Tel: (713) 723-3666
Fax: (713) 723-0317
[Website]
Comments:
# DW - Small animal clinic with Dr Brenda Flores and Dr. Heather Puksta both having extensive exotic backgrounds and experience with reptiles, birds and small mammals. (09/14/07)

Irving

Thomas M. Edling, DVM, MspVM
Holly Kiernicki, DVM
Kemba Marshall, DVM
Metroplex Veterinary Centre and Pet Lodge
700 W. Airport Freeway
Irving, Texas, 75062
Tel: (972) 438-7113
Tel: (972) 445-1520
Fax: (972) 438-1710
[Website1 or Website2]
Comments:
# RM - This is a mobile vet service Dr. Edling has just started (May 2002). He makes a house call and sees as many animals as you need seen (great for multiple exotic households), charging an hourly rate plus lab & meds. Website provided is from emergency clinic where he worked prior to beginning this mobile service. At this time, it still includes his history/profile. This is a new mobile vet service in the DFW area. Although I haven't actually seen Dr. Edling yet myself, he comes highly recommended by other vets in the area and has excellent credentials. (06/02/02)
# SH - Our Iguana Mikko was examined after responses on your site concurred with my opinion that she may be suffering MBD. Looking on your vet referral info, I found Metroplex, where we had taken our sick dog for emergency treatment. Very good, very nice folks. Anyway, They were very thorough, determined that she was a he, weighing 4 pounds 6 ozs. 4 feet and 7inches long. Xrays showed him to be in fine bone health. Ms. Kiernicki was great with Mikko, very patient, and not at all upset when he gave her an impromptu poop sample--which she said was good looking and indicative of a health lizard. I would highly recommend her as a vet. PS: when we arrived around 7pm for our appointment, she was in with a little netherland rabbit having trouble delivering babies (which we have gone through also!) If you have varied pets like we do, and they get into this or that from time to time, I highly recommend Metroplex in general, and Ms. Kiernicki specifically. (07/13/02)
# Kemba Marshall, DVM (10/12/04) Veterinarian self-recommended
# B - Was told no longer treats turtles; referred to Animal Emergeny (SouthLake) (12/26/06)
# C - Kemba Marshall, DVM currently practices at Summer Tree Clinic (Dallas) 02/04/07

Kerrville

Lloyd Leifeste, DVM
Leifeste Animal Hospital
1294 Bandera Hwy.
Kerrville, TX 78028
Tel: (830) 896-4600
Tel: (830) 739-5147
Tel: (830) 895-1818 emerg.
Comments:
# M - Additional Info: Medicine & Surgery; General Practice; Appointments Available; After hours emergencies. They have been our vet for 20+ years now, Lloyd is excellent and will work from your home if needed. I have seen him work on horses, cows, sheep, goats, snakes and lizards (some of which were my personal pets), both in the office and in the field. I would highly recommend him for any of your vet needs if you are in the Tx hill country area. (08/31/07)

Kyle

Dr. Cord Offermann
Kyle Animal Hospital
100 Hall Professional
Kyle, TX 78640
Tel: (512) 268-5003
Fax: (512) 268-4025
[Email] [Website]
Comments:
# CR - Does conservation of several asian turtles species. (03/16/07)

League City

Dr. Scott
Safari Animal Care Centers
2450 E. Main Street Suite D
League City, TX 77573
Tel: (281) 332-5612
[Website]
Comments:
TF - I took in a 7 year old female who wasn't eating as well as normal. They gave her a complete exam, tested her stool for parisites, did blood work and took xrays. They seemed to know a lot about iguana care. They found the problem right away (gravid), gave me advise on the treatment, and wanted to see her back in a week for a free follow up. (03/09/01)

Mansfield

Roger Kendrick, DVM
Amanda Neece, DVM
Country Club Pet Hospital
2250 Matlock Road
Mansfield, TX 76063
Tel: (817) 477-4143
Comments:
# KA - Roger Kendrick moved his practice to the above listed address. Amanda Gardner, DVM also practices medicine here, and she treats my animals. Amanda Gardner, DVM is an excellent herp vet! She has treated my king snakes, milk snakes, and boas. She provides excellent care to the animals, and is always willing to share information and education with her clients. Both she and Dr. Kendrick come highly recommended by reptile keepers in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. (08/02/02)
# MS - We have seen Dr Gardner with 3 dragons and 3 snakes. She has been awesome and great about helpin gus in a dog vs dragon emergency. Highly recommend her! Very knowledgable and super easy to talk to. (07/08/04)
# A - Dr. Amanda Gardner remarried, she is now Dr. Amanda Neece (01/12/07)

Midland

Jessica Todia, DVM
A To Z Veterinary Clinic
8535 West State Highway 158
Midland, TX 79707
Tel: (432) 520-8387
Comments:
# JM - Sulcata tortoise and several box turtles. Jessica is a very friendly person who as far as I can tell knows exactly what she's doing when treating a reptile. The tortoise we adopted had been found with gunshot wounds in 2002, Jessica expertly repaired her. She's a very healthy tortoise today. I was given a wild box turtle after he'd been dog chewed. His entire plastron was broken, Jessica expertly repaired him, implanted a feeding tube, and treated him for infection. As of Feb,2006 it's only been 3 months since I took him in; he is now eating on his own, not sick, and doing very well. It'll be years before he's fully healed but if not for her he'd be dead now. I have another box turtle who had a respiratory infection, Jessica cured her. She's a really good veterinarian, I recommend her to local exotic keepers all the time. (02/08/06)

North Richland Hills

David Landers, DVM
Family Pet Clinic Of North Richland Hills
6724 Mid Cities Blvd.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Tel: (817) 788-2525
Fax: (817) 788-5575
[Email] [Website]
Comments:
Progressive exotic/small animal veterinarian including reptiles, birds, and pocket pets. I am a reptile veterinarian and see a variety of reptiles on a regular basis. I have personally owned reptiles for 15 years. (10/27/03) Vet self-recommendation

 

[Sancho]

Odessa

Kimberly Boone, DVM
2210 East 8th
Odessa, TX 79761
Tel: (915) 332-5782
Comments:
K - I initially took my iguanas in to have them checked over after one bit the other, but since they had never seen a vet before, I ask them to give them a good check up. It was a 3 hour drive to the vet and I was in town on business so I left my girls with them while I took care of business. When I got back to pick them up, they felt like they had just been taken out of the refrigorator. Then I ask if they checked for parasites, and they said "NO! because they can only get parasites from eating the wrong foods". I was very upset because my day had been wasted! All they did was give me antibiotics for the bite, and charged me over $100.00 (10/11/04)

Plano

Charles Blonien, DVM
Parker Animal & Bird Clinic
2129 West Parker Road Suite A
Plano, TX 75023
Tel: (972) 985-0036
Comments:
Email - Dr. Blonien is extremely knowledgable with herps. Has always been thorough in diagnosis and communicates to each customer in a manner that he/she will understand. All business practices have been reputable in my experience and nothing has been treated for anything without my prior knowledge and approval. In addition staff has always been wonderful and caring to deal with. Personally, in my experience, Dr. Bloniens office has been very open with offering a limited credit account, which I have been very grateful for, as I was allowed to make payments in a reasonable time period on my balance. All in all a wonderful (and growing) veterinarians office. I highly recommend Dr. Charles Blonien for all of your herp needs. I've had several Ball Pythons examined and treated, one RedTail Boa that was unfortunately and not in my care eaten half to death by a prey item (rat), and several other species that were treated correctly and thusly survived due to excellent professional diagnosis by Dr. Blonien as well as my own amateur care at home as advised by the doctor. (08/27/04)

Shawn Messonnier, DVM
Paws & Claws Animal Hospital
2145 West Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75075
Tel: (972) 867-8800
[Website]
Comments:
Dallas/Ft. Worth - I run a reptile rescue in the Dallas/Ft.worth area. This is the vet I use for all of my reptiles. He is a well rounded vet helping birds and small mammals also. (02/18/01)

Cheryl Pfeffer, DVM
North Plano Animal Hospital
3101 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75023
Tel: (972) 491-0360
Fax: (972) 491-1228
Comments:
Vet self-recommended (03/16/02)
Roanoke
David K. Shepherd, DVM
Roanoke Animal Hospital
513 East Byron Nelson Boulevard
Roanoke, TX 76262
Tel: (817) 430-8989
Comments:
DR - Not only is he good with herps, but does cats,dogs and other exotics as well! I have taken my 5 turtles (3 red ear sliders,and 2 mississippi maps), 2 bearded Dragons,and 5 leopard Geckos to this vet. I searched long and hard to find a vet in my area that 1) knew what he was talking about 2) didn't just send a technician in to do the job for him 3) when he didn't know the answer he told me he did not know the answer. (12/15/02)

San Angelo

Ross Dutton, DVM
Arden Road Animal Clinic
3402 Arden Road
San Angelo, TX 76903
Tel: (915) 949-6557

San Antonio
Thomas Vice, DVM
Broadway Animal Hospital
8221 Broadway Street
San Antonio, TX 78209
Tel: (210) 824-7481
Comments:
HJ - Excellent results with grandchildren's box turtle. (07/16/04)
Southlake
Greg L. Moore, DVM
Southlake Animal Hospital
200 W. Northwest Parkway
Southlake, TX, 76092
Tel: (817) 481-2014
Comments:
# RM - Amazing exotic vet. Works with birds, prarie dogs, tigers, geese, etc. Dr. Cloninger focuses on dogs and cats. The pair are unbeatable and have well stocked food for all pets. Highly recommend Dr. Moore for avian friends. (01/02/08)

Animal Emergency
2340 West Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092
Tel: (817) 410-2273
Comments:
# B - Caller seeking turtle assistance at Metroplex Vet. Centre referred to this facility (12/24/06)

 

[BocaJan]

big state, big list Good job tbs350

 

[Sancho]

big state, big list Good job tbs350

Thanks.. I said the same thing when my cham was sick with MBD there is no close vets around then did alittle research and seen them all over

 

[dodolah]

Thanks.. I said the same thing when my cham was sick with MBD there is no close vets around then did alittle research and seen them all over

Absolutely!
Especially in California and Florida..
Those are 2 states that are blessed with the abundance of exotic vets

For inferno,
tbs350z probably already listed all... but, in case you want to find more
go to:
either www.arav.org or www.herpvetconnection.com

 

[Sancho]

Absolutely!
Especially in California and Florida..
Those are 2 states that are blessed with the abundance of exotic vets

For inferno,
tbs350z probably already listed all... but, in case you want to find more
go to:
either www.arav.org or www.herpvetconnection.com

LOL that's where I got all those listings. I figured some people will be to lazy to search so I did it since I had time and didn't mind.

 

[Syn]

Great finds tbz. You beat me to it! I'm having this problem again with my cham in one eye, just not as severe. Vet tomorrow.

 

[Chameleon Company]

Inferno

I took a quick look at Chameleons On-Line, and didn't see that they were dealers, much less had a guarantee. It may be there, but I didn't see it. While all efforts you may make to help the chameleons are well and good if you can afford it, sometimes some things have to go back to whoever sold it, or at least a refund may be in order. If it was an adoption, then I guess you got what you paid for, but that is pure speculation by me as to how you acquired it. I am not one that believes that chameleons must be saved at all costs, as we all have budgets, and many have learened that you can throw $200 at a chameleon that will die, or just have a chameleon that will die. Good luck with all.