[thewongs]

Are there any pet specific forums for pet owners in Hong Kong? I am going to need find a good vet and a good veterinary opthalmologist for my golden retriever when he arrives in December.

Thanks!

[jenifa]

I don't know of any, but I'd like one too. I always found it surprising there isn't one on Geoexpat...

Jen

[VetinHK]

There are quite a few good vets in HK, but I guess that could be seen as being a little subjective

As far as opthalmologists goes, there are a few vets that have a special interest in opthalmology, but there is no registered specialist living in HK. However, once or twice a year we have a registered opthalomolgy specialist come from Australia and do a bit of touring in HK. I think most vets would be capable of seeing your Lab, or referring him to someone suitable.

Hope this helps a little...

Vet in HK

[thewongs]

KIA - Any thoughts on Jenifa's suggestion of a pet owners forum?

VetInHK - Thanks for the info. I am worried if I can't find a vet opth in HK. My dog has been going to one in NYC for almost 5 years as he has golden retriever uveitis. He gets a thorough eye exam 3 to 4 times a year to monitor his condition and see his meds need to changed. The only goldens that I know with the disease went blind in both eyes so we are really concerned and cautious.

[KnowItAll]

thewongs : http://www.spca.org.hk/eng/vet/surgeon.html -- might be your answer. Drop them a line and see if they meet your requirements.

No problems with a pet forum ... we're moving to some new software next week and I'll set something up at that point.

Let me know if someone wants to volunteer to be a moderator for it.

[thewongs]

KIA - I will give SPCA a call. I can probably volunteer as a moderator but let me know what it entails in terms of availability.

[goodkarma]

You can also go to HKDR (Hong Kong Dog Rescue) and HK Alley Cat. They have forums.

[paulmears]

We have a 8 year old lab who has been very well looked after by Wanchai Animal Clinic

G/F, 12 Wood Road
Wanchai
Hong Kong
Tel 2572 5422

These vets are mainly South Africans who have been in HK a long time and are excellent. They have several vets , we have seen at least 3 and all are superb, all speak english and the assistants are mainly local who speak Canto and english.

I think they also have Clinics in Sai Kung and somewhere in Kowloon, not sure where.

We would not go anywhere else once we had found these guys

[thewongs]

HKDR (goodkarma - Thanks!) referred me to an ophthalmology specialist (Dr. Chow) at Peace Avenue Vet Clinic. I sent PAVC an email to see if they have experience with the eye disease. I can rest a little more comfortably knowing that there are some eye specialists there.

When we are settled in HK with the dog, I will contact Wanchai Animal Clinic for a regular checkup - Thanks PaulMears! Referrals really do matter.

[goodkarma]

You can bring your dog to the HK Dog Rescue outing in Nov. I'll post it here.