Alpaca and Llama Services
The veterinarians of the Groton City Animal Hospital provide both routine and emergency medical and surgical care for camelids. Both Dr. Baxendell and Dr. Rosenberg have a particular interest in caring for these animals and have taken the initiative to pursue additional training in camelid medicine and surgery. This includes attending a week long continuing education course at The Ohio State University on "Current Veterinary Care and Management of Llamas and Alpacas" in March of 2006. Our hospital offers both ambulatory care and limited in-patient care. Our practice currently offers the following services for camelids:
Herd management consultations in areas such as vaccinations (click here for vaccine recommendations), deworming, routine diagnostics and herd screening such as internal parasite control, BVD testing and other blood screening.
Reproductive services – diagnostic ultrasounds for pregnancy and infertility and treatments such as uterine infusions and hormone manipulation
Routine surgeries such as castration and hernia repair done on farm
Dental care such as trimming fighting teeth and trimming incisors
Radiographic services provided on farm or in-house
IgG testing for crias to evaluate immunity transfer from colostrum as well as being able to treat crias with Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT)
The services and procedures being offered by the veterinarians at the Groton City Animal Hospital to care for our llama and alpaca patients are constantly being expanded and updated. Watch this space for information about new and expanded services.
The doctors at the Groton City Animal Hospital feel that client education is as important as the medical and surgical care that we provide. Our practice is based on providing exceptional wellness care with client communication as the foundation for this.
Our doctors are available for both scheduled appointments and, through our 24 hour answering service, for emergency care after hours and on weekends..
Groton City Animal Hospital
794 Cortland Rd. (Rte. 222)
Groton, NY 13073
(607)898-4482