Oak Bay Pet Clinic

Please reconsider. I have been a client of Oak Bay Pet Clinic for awhile now. I've created a false profile to conceal my identity. I dont post google reviews or share negative opinions, but in this particular instance I feel this is more of a safety hazard then a frivolous surface issue. I strongly recommend doing thorough research before consulting Eva Dudzic. Unfortunately I didn't do so, but after skimming through dozens of other similar experiences I felt compelled to share mine. I presented my animal to her with an over grooming issue. In the medical world it is widely understood that itching, biting, over grooming or anxiety can be sourced as an underlying symptom of a greater issue at hand. A T4 blood test, a urinalysis, a stool sample, a blood pressure reading and an xray are all tests that will evaluate a cats health, and detect an underlying issues. Why Eva did not bother with these tests is beyond me, but it could have costed my cats life. The first red flag that helped me realize something was terribly wrong, was Eva trying to convince me my healthy one year old kitten should start steroids to prevent flea allergies. This post is regarding my other cat. The visit I had with Eva was concerning my older animal. I presented my cat to Eva and she concluded that fleas were the problem, and that my animal had a heart murmur, with no secondary testing. She recommended steroids, antibiotics, a sebum inducing wound treatment, shampoo, and new food. Eva and I had a very long and serious talk about the steroids she was pressing to subscribe. She promised it would immediately halt my animals discomfort. I told her administering steroids with out any secondary testing seemed like a rash decision, as she just detected a heart murmur in my animal and a previous cat in the family was lost due to kidney issues. It was confirmed that the steroids directly contributed to the decline of our beloved cat previously. After guilting me and telling me my animal would suffer without it, I gave my consent to administer the steroid. About an hour later, my cat was home and still chewing herself up to no avail. It was clear the steroids took no effect on her condition. I called the clinic and asked for an alternative, and the receptionist answered. She explained to me there is an alternative medication I can try. I asked her to verify the kind of medication it was, knowing I will not accept steroids, and she told me it was an "anti allergy medication". The next week I go in for a follow up and Eva asked me how the steroids worked out. I gave consent to administer steroids once, at the initial visit, and I made myself quite clear Prednisolone steroids were not an option. I was quite taken aback there was such a miscommunication. Eva went on to tell me because I phoned asking for an alternative, I verbally consented to prescribing my animal more steroids. After refusing MORE steroids, she told me I am running out of options, and that steroids and antidepressants were the only answer. I was guilted and backed into a corner by her, either buy this or your cat suffers. I opted to seek an alternate opinion. The next week I visited a different veterinarian clinic, and the doctor gave her a thorough physical exam. The doctor made it clear that antidepressants are a last ditch effort and after altering the brain, it can not be reversed. They are not to be used on animals as a simple mood fix when there may be underlying disease or condition, especially when such tests have not been administered and proper investigation has not been done. The doctor concluded it was my cats anal glands that were full, and she needed assistance. This was causing extreme stress for her and was the source of her biting and pulling around the back/tail atrea. The doctor cleared them for her and shes made a full recovery. When I relayed this information to Eva, she told me my cat was on a long road of trauma and continued her doomsday narrative. She maintains her treatment is what cured my cat. Why was my cat neurotic for days up until the very moment her anal glands were cleared? Read Less

I've taken my cat to Dr Dudzic for over ten years, and have found her and the team to be professional. Erin at the front is very sweet and genuinely empathetic and Dr. Dudzic is quite knowledgeable. I had a scare about a month ago, and my cat had to get xrays and blood tests. I was provided with a written quote, and given time in private to review. I explained some financial concerns, and they were very empathetic; they worked on what could be excluded from the quote. And, again, gave me ample private time to make a decision. While she was in their care, they also clipped her nails free of charge. When reviewing her test results, Dr. Dudzic explained everything and educated me on her heart/digestive system, etc. We found the issues and are working to fix them with diet as oppose to any sort of expensive medications or surgeries. I have never felt that they were trying to pinch a penny from me. I don't know all the staff that well, but I know that Erin and Dr. Dudzic are top notch. Read Less

I have started taking my large dog to Oak Bay Pet Clinic this past month and my experience has been excellent. The support staff are friendly, efficient, and caring. Any questions I had they were happy to answer. I am currently in the process of transporting my dog to New Zealand and they have been exceptionally helpful. The clinic itself is beautiful, and thoughtfully set up; I was told they have calming cat pheromones in a diffuser to help with any stressed out kitty cats. I have seen both Dr. Dudzic and Dr. Funk and I can recommend both. Dr. Dudzic was great with my dog-- friendly, welcoming, and intelligent, she was direct with her instructions (Which was great!) and I didn't find her pushy at all. Dr. Funk spent heaps of time answering any questions I had regarding my dogs health, and was calm and caring while treating him. In short, I would highly recommend this clinic! Read Less