new to area - veterinary info?

LittleTed67 · 09-28-2008, 01:36 PM

We are new to the area (Weirs Beach) and would very much appreciate any recommendations for a local vet. Seems like between the two kitties, somebody's always got to go for a "visit" or it's time to pick-up special diet food or meds!

Thanks!

Chickie · 09-28-2008, 01:59 PM

I like Dr. Robert MacDonald and brought my cat there for spaying a couple months ago. He has been in the area for several years but just recently opened an office at the junction of Union Avenue and Messer Street. He previously was employed at another local animal hospital and was the veterinarian for the Humane Society shelter. He is easy to converse with and I found him to be caring and gentle in the care of your pet.

LittleTed67 · 09-28-2008, 02:34 PM

Thanks so much for the reply, Chickie!

SteveA · 09-28-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chickie

I like Dr. Robert MacDonald and brought my cat there for spaying a couple months ago. He has been in the area for several years but just recently opened an office at the junction of Union Avenue and Messer Street. He previously was employed at another local animal hospital and was the veterinarian for the Humane Society shelter. He is easy to converse with and I found him to be caring and gentle in the care of your pet.

We think he's great. He'll kill me for saying this but he'll even do house calls if it's really needed.

Mr. Prop-B-Gone · 09-28-2008, 08:18 PM

We've used Interlakes Vets in Meredith. They are almost across Rt 3 from Mac Donald's at the top of the hill going down into Meredith. Short drive from the Weirs. We've used them for about 6 years for our Shepherds. We had just moved to the area and needed treatment for two of our dogs who were old and very sick. They also treated out cat in her last year and did a great job. They are excellent! Smart, easy to work with and very sensitive to the needs of their patients. I'd highly recommend them!

Newbiesaukee · 09-28-2008, 09:28 PM

We have also used Interlakes Vet in Meredith and were pleased with the service and office.

steadyon · 09-29-2008, 07:29 AM

I use Meadow Pond which is in Moultonboro just after Moultonboro Neck Rd.
Dr.s North and Keenan are great!

ironhorsetim · 09-29-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Prop-B-Gone

We've used Interlakes Vets in Meredith. They are almost across Rt 3 from Mac Donald's at the top of the hill going down into Meredith. Short drive from the Weirs. We've used them for about 6 years for our Shepherds. We had just moved to the area and needed treatment for two of our dogs who were old and very sick. They also treated out cat in her last year and did a great job. They are excellent! Smart, easy to work with and very sensitive to the needs of their patients. I'd highly recommend them!

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

We have also used Interlakes Vet in Meredith and were pleased with the service and office.

we've been going there for about 5 years, cat and dog and find them to be very attentative and the staff is great and priced very reasonable. after all aren't our pets like family

kaj · 09-29-2008, 03:03 PM

Lakes Region Veterinary Hospital
1266 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 524-8387
www.lakesregionvet.com

have used them several times for boarding as well as a routine check up. Friendly, caring staff

Winnigirl83 · 09-29-2008, 03:29 PM

The staff there are SO friendly. We use them for doctor visits as well as grooming. Prompt, courteous service. Very clean inside and out.
The only drawback for you would be having to take a left onto Union Ave. to return to the Weirs.

gravy boat · 09-29-2008, 05:18 PM

Highly recommend LR Vet in both Laconia and Gilford. Used for years and will continue to do so. Great vets, wonderful staff. Two rescued cats and rescued Sheepdog agree!

GB

donnamatrix · 09-30-2008, 11:13 AM

The Lakes Region Vet Hospital is great. We used them when we lived in Laconia and they are wonderful. Now we live on the other side of the lake, and it's too far and too stressful for our cats to traipse over to Laconia for care. Now, we go to Meadow Pond and they are terrific. Extremely clean, extremely talented and nice folks. Also, Meadow Pond is part of a triumverate of vets that do emergency weekend calls. The other two are Tevis Kraft on Ossipee Mtn Road, and the vet in Tuftonboro... Tevis is a wonder. She was an enormous help and comfort to us in January when one of our Siamese had a stroke on a Sunday at 11am. We met her at her office and, although our cat did not survive, she was a beacon of kindness to us.

LittleTed67 · 09-30-2008, 12:32 PM

Thank you so much everyone for all of your replies! We really appreciate all of the wonderful information you've provided us. There truly is nothing as comforting as the recommendation of someone who has first-hand experience with something so important.

Thank you all again - this is a great forum!

09-28-2008, 01:36 PM	#1
LittleTed67 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: near the Weirs Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new to area - veterinary info? We are new to the area (Weirs Beach) and would very much appreciate any recommendations for a local vet. Seems like between the two kitties, somebody's always got to go for a "visit" or it's time to pick-up special diet food or meds! Thanks!

09-28-2008, 01:59 PM	#2
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts	Dr. MacDonald I like Dr. Robert MacDonald and brought my cat there for spaying a couple months ago. He has been in the area for several years but just recently opened an office at the junction of Union Avenue and Messer Street. He previously was employed at another local animal hospital and was the veterinarian for the Humane Society shelter. He is easy to converse with and I found him to be caring and gentle in the care of your pet.

09-29-2008, 03:03 PM	#9
kaj Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Weirs Posts: 56 Thanks: 17 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lake Region Lakes Region Veterinary Hospital 1266 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 524-8387 www.lakesregionvet.com have used them several times for boarding as well as a routine check up. Friendly, caring staff __________________ Absolutely the best place in the world to live or play

09-29-2008, 03:29 PM	#10
Winnigirl83 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 112 Thanks: 38 Thanked 28 Times in 10 Posts	I second Lakes Region Vet The staff there are SO friendly. We use them for doctor visits as well as grooming. Prompt, courteous service. Very clean inside and out. The only drawback for you would be having to take a left onto Union Ave. to return to the Weirs.

09-29-2008, 05:18 PM	#11
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 582 Thanks: 580 Thanked 194 Times in 99 Posts	Vet Highly recommend LR Vet in both Laconia and Gilford. Used for years and will continue to do so. Great vets, wonderful staff. Two rescued cats and rescued Sheepdog agree! GB

09-28-2008, 02:34 PM	#3
LittleTed67 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: near the Weirs Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks so much for the reply, Chickie!

09-28-2008, 08:18 PM	#5
Mr. Prop-B-Gone Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 106 Thanks: 4 Thanked 30 Times in 17 Posts	We've used Interlakes Vets in Meredith. They are almost across Rt 3 from Mac Donald's at the top of the hill going down into Meredith. Short drive from the Weirs. We've used them for about 6 years for our Shepherds. We had just moved to the area and needed treatment for two of our dogs who were old and very sick. They also treated out cat in her last year and did a great job. They are excellent! Smart, easy to work with and very sensitive to the needs of their patients. I'd highly recommend them!

09-28-2008, 09:28 PM	#6
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 922 Thanked 569 Times in 295 Posts	We have also used Interlakes Vet in Meredith and were pleased with the service and office.

09-29-2008, 07:29 AM	#7
steadyon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	I use Meadow Pond which is in Moultonboro just after Moultonboro Neck Rd. Dr.s North and Keenan are great!

09-30-2008, 11:13 AM	#12
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Lakes Region Vet The Lakes Region Vet Hospital is great. We used them when we lived in Laconia and they are wonderful. Now we live on the other side of the lake, and it's too far and too stressful for our cats to traipse over to Laconia for care. Now, we go to Meadow Pond and they are terrific. Extremely clean, extremely talented and nice folks. Also, Meadow Pond is part of a triumverate of vets that do emergency weekend calls. The other two are Tevis Kraft on Ossipee Mtn Road, and the vet in Tuftonboro... Tevis is a wonder. She was an enormous help and comfort to us in January when one of our Siamese had a stroke on a Sunday at 11am. We met her at her office and, although our cat did not survive, she was a beacon of kindness to us.

09-30-2008, 12:32 PM	#13
LittleTed67 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: near the Weirs Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thank you so much! Thank you so much everyone for all of your replies! We really appreciate all of the wonderful information you've provided us. There truly is nothing as comforting as the recommendation of someone who has first-hand experience with something so important. Thank you all again - this is a great forum!