Posted 2010-07-21 13:53:53
 Nienke, on 2010-01-05 10:28:34, said:
I have been using Kasetsart for a while now and am very satisfied, My mutt is old so problems starting to occur more frequently. Fees are very reasonable but as everywhere Drugs cost a lot . Very happy with service there although you have to be prepared for a long wait. Going at 7am is best , I often get out by 11am then.
If someone needs driver, I have a umber you can call. Kasem has toyota corolla type , might be able to pick you up and return you home depending on where/what time etc . Pm if needed.
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Posted 2010-09-06 11:41:24
Hi all,
Just wanted to get some advice, i just bought a little kitten and i now need to take her down to the vets to get her vaccines etc. I will take her to the Thong Lor pet place as recommended on this thread, but what i am looking for is advice about the vaccines, costs and procedures etc. Can anyone give me a little info (or point me in the right direction to find the details on the web)
Thanks in advance
Posted 2010-09-06 14:52:56
Posted 2010-09-24 00:27:23
benjaminsparkle, on 2006-04-29 21:24:57, said:
[Hi do you happen to know of any expat vets in BKK? or any thai practices where they speak a lot of english? im looking for vet work in BKK and would really like to speak to a vet there about it...
There are virtually no foreign vets in regular practice in BKK. The main reason is that one needs to obtain a Thai vet license by taking the board exams in Thai to work in a normal practice or clinic. Some foreigners work under the umbrella of international NGO's. You might want to contact, for example, WSPA who have their Asia headquarters in BKK. The vets there are primarily allowed to work in an advisory capacity on specifically sanctioned programs.
The leading professional organization is the Veterinary Practitioners Association of Thailand. I wouldn't expect too much encouragement from them though, as they are jealously guarding their turf and prevent even foreign volunteer vets from helping out on stray animal projects.
Posted 2010-09-24 00:37:45
Wolfie, on 2010-09-06 11:41:24, said:
Hi all,
Just wanted to get some advice, i just bought a little kitten and i now need to take her down to the vets to get her vaccines etc. I will take her to the Thong Lor pet place as recommended on this thread, but what i am looking for is advice about the vaccines, costs and procedures etc. Can anyone give me a little info (or point me in the right direction to find the details on the web)
Thanks in advance
First I'm sorry to hear you bought a kitten, when there are so many homeless ones available from great organisations like SCAD Bangkok or Pick-A-Pet-4-Home. That being said, Thonglor Pet Hospital is very good, but by far the most expensive in Thailand. For a more reasonable alternative check out Sukhumvit Veterinarians, right next to Thonglor BTS. They're not fancy, but extremely competent and caring. Best wishes to you and your furry companion!
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Posted 2010-11-13 22:04:36
Avoid Rama 4 pet cliinic in Bangkok. We brought our dog there to be spayed, they did poor work and he died from internal blledding. Furtherk in Thailand you have no recourse and vets accept noresponsibility
Posted 2010-12-18 18:34:53
We use Thonglor Pet Hospital after we needed some late night emergency care for our cat a few months back (when our usual local clinic was closed for the evening). The young vets and staff were very kind and went out of their way to include our preteen daughter as much as possible in the treatment room, as she was very distressed by kitty's accident. They explained everything in both English and Thai and the vet even called the following day to check up on the animal's progress. I was so impressed by their professionalism - and the cost of treatment (wound treatment, stitches, sedative etc) was only about 30 Aussie dollars.
Posted 2011-04-18 11:39:06
fstarbkk, on 2010-09-24 00:37:45, said:
Wolfie, on 2010-09-06 11:41:24, said:
Hi all,
Just wanted to get some advice, i just bought a little kitten and i now need to take her down to the vets to get her vaccines etc. I will take her to the Thong Lor pet place as recommended on this thread, but what i am looking for is advice about the vaccines, costs and procedures etc. Can anyone give me a little info (or point me in the right direction to find the details on the web)
Thanks in advance
First I'm sorry to hear you bought a kitten, when there are so many homeless ones available from great organisations like SCAD Bangkok or Pick-A-Pet-4-Home. That being said, Thonglor Pet Hospital is very good, but by far the most expensive in Thailand. For a more reasonable alternative check out Sukhumvit Veterinarians, right next to Thonglor BTS.
They're not fancy, but extremely competent and caring. Best wishes to you and your furry companion!
I would have supported your comments on both establishments and reasoning to go to the one beneath the Thonglor BTS.
However 2 months ago our cat was clearly poorly and we took him into the S'vit Vet where the thin male vet was on duty.
There used to be a lovely old lady who ran this place, but I gather she has retired to Chiang Mai now, so...
the vet -who has zero empathy with animals- made a diagnosis and administered an injection.
Within 15 minutes our cat had gone into shock and because of evening traffic
it took us an hour to get back there where he just referred us to the Thonglor Pet Hospital.
There was zero assistance given nor any sign of responsibility to our cat who was clearly expiring in my wife's arms.
Out cat died later that night.
The assessment by the vet at the Thonglor Pet hospital was that whilst there is always a chance of an allergic reaction to any drug given,
she had never in all her time heard or seen of a reaction to the drug the vet claimed he had given.
In her view either the wrong drug or dosage had been administered.
Also, the vet now running Sukhumvit Vetenarians is renowned amongst his colleagues for his lack of apparent emotional care & interest in pets...
Best to avoid imo.
Posted 2011-06-09 00:40:56
I'd like to add a recommendation for Rama 3 Animal Hospital. It's acually on Naradhiwas in the last shop house on the corner of Rama 3 by the big Tesco/Lotus.
I rescued a local soi kitten who was in a bad state last month and took him there on the recommendation of one of my Thai colleagues who has used them for years. She specifically recommended them for being clean, well run and charging sensible prices. (NB - whilst I don't doubt that the service and standards at Thong Lor are excellent, this comes at a price and she specifically recommended me not to go there because see felt the service and standards at Rama 3 are equal when it comes to 'common' problems and routinue things - she's used both).
The vet I've seen is absolutely brilliant, speaks excellent English and genuinely loves animals (from cats and dogs through to rodents) - she patiently explains everything and the whys and the hows and what not to do, what differs here regarding animals, vaccinations, etc. They have a number of younger trainee vet nurses and interims who absolutely dote on all the animals too and do the simpler things like administering antibiotics, etc. under strict supervision - personally I like this as they're training the next generation in a good professional setting and totally support this - the trainees are also great with animals and very attentive (even when the Vet isn't watching or is out of the room)
Having had the flu and being quite poorly my kitten got a clean bill of health today so could start his vaccinations (only flu for now, rabies next month) and worming: total cost plus consultation was 290฿. Even when he was ill I never paid more than 700฿ - and that was the first time I went when I was dispatched home with a bag full of antibiotics, eye cream, immunity boosting supplements, syringes, etc, etc.
They're as good, if not better (more personal towards the animal), as I've experienced with good EU vets that deal with domestic pets.
I should also add that they do cat boarding too but are strict about it. I might have to work away from home for a couple of days in a few weeks time and asked about it - vet said that's fine, but do realise he'll have to stay in a cage and whilst he'll be able to see other cats through glass he won't be allowed to mix with them until he's had his vaccines completed and that it would be best if I could get someone to come to my house for a few hours each day instead, but if you're deseperate we'll sort something out: sign of a well run establishment, that genuinely cares about animal welfare and hygiene.
Finally, again going on the recommendations of my Thai friends and colleagues - if there's ever anything complex that needs doing or it's a bit more tricky than routine bugs, vaccinations. speying, etc (e.g. cancer, serious (road traffic) accident) they would all go to Chula Vet School and have nothing but praise for it for dealing with their older family pets.
Hope this is helpful.
Posted 2012-04-04 10:57:35
hwas, on 2010-11-13 22:04:36, said:
Avoid Rama 4 pet cliinic in Bangkok. We brought our dog there to be spayed, they did poor work and he died from internal blledding. Furtherk in Thailand you have no recourse and vets accept noresponsibility
Would like to add a nail in the coffin (sic) for this clinic. If it is the one near Sukhumvit soi 42 and Sio Farm Wattana.
Took one of our dogs there for a routine procedure and even though he was vaccinated he caught Parvo virus. He has been to Chula and diagnosed and was on immunoglobulin treatment but has died. One can only assume this is down to lack of hygiene at said clinic.
Very sad.
Posted 2012-04-07 10:06:05
VocalNeal, on 2012-04-04 10:57:35, said:
hwas, on 2010-11-13 22:04:36, said:
Avoid Rama 4 pet cliinic in Bangkok. We brought our dog there to be spayed, they did poor work and he died from internal blledding. Furtherk in Thailand you have no recourse and vets accept noresponsibility
Would like to add a nail in the coffin (sic) for this clinic. If it is the one near Sukhumvit soi 42 and Sio Farm Wattana.
Took one of our dogs there for a routine procedure and even though he was vaccinated he caught Parvo virus. He has been to Chula and diagnosed and was on immunoglobulin treatment but has died. One can only assume this is down to lack of hygiene at said clinic.
Very sad.
We have since discovered that this is not an isolated indecent. My wife has talked to other local dog owners, at least one of whom reported similar.
Edited by VocalNeal, 2012-04-07 10:07:16.
Posted 2012-04-14 09:26:32
UPDATE:
Last week his sister also died.
There are now at least 7 or more confirmed cases on our soi not counting ours, from the same vet and one owner we met at the pet crematorium who lives elsewhere. One guy in the soi who lost 4 dogs has now got a petition going. What he intends to do is unknown. Local authorities are involved etc..
Edited by VocalNeal, 2012-04-14 09:27:46.
Posted 2012-04-15 22:56:30
I have a couple of cats that I picked up from the nice people at SCAD.
Both cats have a minor case of what I believe is ring worm and congunctivitis. According to the web, these are easy to treat, non-life threatening problems. It's just a matter of buying the right kind of medicine for the particular type of ring worm and getting eye drops for the congunctivitis.
My understanding is that there is a range of vets in Bangkok: Ones who offer top notch treatment for the rich folks and their fancy pets, and other vets who offer more basic care. Is this right, or do most of the vets charge more-or-less the same? After searching this site, I've found info on reputable animal hospitals for pets with serious problems, but what about the more affordable places for more basic care?
I'm hesitant to bring my cats in the vets described in this site because I'm afraid that I'll be hit with a big diagnosis fee or first time visit fee? Vets in Japan just love to charge new comers with "first-time visit" fees.
Not to be overly cheap with my pets... that said, I would go to Bumrungrad Hospital for shoulder surgery, but would be happy to stand in line at a public hospital for just an ingrown toe nail.
Please let me know if you
1. have any tips on cheap, basic care (shots, etc.) and
2. know any vets near Victory Monument. Hoping to minimize my cats' terrifying trip to the vet on the back of my motorbike.
Posted 2012-04-18 00:27:17
I found a cheap vet very close to me, "Clinic Rak Sa Sat". It's just off of Ratchawithi Soi 2.
It was a pretty run-down place, I wouldn't recommend it for anything serious, but if your pet has a basic problem like conjunctivitis then I think it's a good vet to go to. I had my cat checked for ringworm and conjunctivitis. No ringworm, but got some medicine for the red eye. The vet visit cost a total of 140 baht.
I found the place looking on the internet, then called the clinic. The address on the internet was not correct, so I have included a map here for anyone interested in taking their pet to this clinic. They spoke absolutely no English, but were very nice.
It's actually not on Ratchawithi Soi 2, but *next to* Soi 2, in a little pocket of run-down building an shop houses that doesn't show up on Google Maps (I drew it in the map I've attached). The sign is in Thai with no English. The clinic is more-or-less "behind" the Narcotics Control Board. To get to the clinic, you must enter the small area that the clinic is in by turning from the road that runs under the Si Rat Urban Network Expressway.
Posted 2012-04-19 11:43:21
timmyp, on 2012-04-15 22:56:30, said:
2. know any vets near Victory Monument. Hoping to minimize my cats' terrifying trip to the vet on the back of my motorbike.
If you have a carry case or basket of some kind you can take the Skytrain or taxi to Siam and walk down Henry Dummond on the RHS a few hundred meters to Chula University Dept. of Veterinary Medicine clinic. Very pleasant with a nice waiting room, pharmacy, x-ray dept. etc.
They also have a 24 hr emergency dept.. The human area is a bit grubby but at 4 in the morning is Ok for emergency.
Edited by VocalNeal, 2012-04-19 11:44:28.
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