Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Association > Westmoreland County

One of the things that the Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Association strives to do is to be a source of information to ferret owners within our communities. We receive many calls from ferret owners seeking a veterinary referral, for advice and support, or just asking where they can locally purchase supplies for their ferrets. The following is a list of these kinds of resources in the Southwestern Pennsylvania area.

Please help us to keep this page updated! If you know of a resource that you would like to recommend, e-mail us and we will list it!

The following is a list of ferret-knowledgeable veterinarians. It is important to make sure that the veterinarian that you choose to treat your ferret has experience treating these unique pets, and sometimes it is difficult to find a vet that has this experience. While not all ailments can be treated and cured, the following veterinarians have been recommended to us and we would like to share this list with you.

All Pets Animal Hospital - Greensburg, PA: This is Planned Ferrethood's main veterinarian. Many thanks to Dr. Sliwa there for his knowledge and assistance. Contact the hospital for directions by calling 724-832-8885.

Allegheny Veterinary Emergency Associates - Plum Boro, PA: While this hospital does not specialize in ferrets, most of the veterinarians will see ferrets. 724-325-1881.

Beaver Animal Clinic - Beaver, PA: The Beaver Animal Clinic staff specializes in holistic care. 724-774-8047.

Borderbrook Animal Hospital - Murrysville, PA: Contact Dr. Heller at 724-327-2200.

Metropolitan Veterinary Center - Pittsburgh, PA: Met Vet offers 24 hour emergency service by appointment. 412-344-6888.

Northview Animal Hospital - North Hills, PA: Northview offers all ferret medical services - INCLUDING CRYOSURGERY!!! They also have 24 hour emergency service by appointment. Contact their ferret vet, Dr Michelle Henry at 412-364-5353.

VCA Fox Chapel - Fox Chapel, PA: Contact Dr. Wagner by calling 412-781-6446.

Veterinary Emergency Clinic - Etna, PA: Note that the clinic is only open on nights and weekends for emergency service. 412-492-9855.

West Liberty Animal Hosp - Dormont, PA: Contact Dr. Dorn at 412-341-3383.

Looking to meet other ferret owners who are crazy about their pets? Would you like to be a part of a network of people who understand your love of these adorable furry critters? Here are a few ways you can do that!

Join the Ferret Mailing List! Receive a daily digest e-mail of questions, answers, discussion and support from other ferret owners! To subscribe, send an a request to Bill Gruber, the moderator, at ferret-request@cunyvm.cuny.edu.
Ferret Central is the premier site for ferret information. If it's ferrety, it's here.
Are you interested in a national level ferret organization? The American Ferret Association offers shelter listings, educational materials, event listings, and more.

We've all been through the struggle of finding the things our ferrets most need, and going into a pet store to find a tiny corner of a shelf devoted to ferret products. The following is a list of places you should be able to find what you're looking for! Know a treasure of a ferret retailer in the southwestern Pennsylvania area? E-mail us and we'll add it!

The Ferret Store offers an unparalleled selection of ferret goods, and their customer service is outstanding.
Leone's, McMurray (724-941-2281), Wexford (724-935-4880), Murrysville (724-325-3030), Robinson Town Center (412-788-4699)
Pet Supplies Plus, For a listing of locations in PA, visit http://www.petsuppliesplus.com/pa.htm

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