I just came back with my cat after two days being in the clinic for surgery (obstruction in the intestines). If I could rate them 6 stars, I would do it without a doubt. You guys are freaking awesome!... Read More
I just came back with my cat after two days being in the clinic for surgery (obstruction in the intestines). If I could rate them 6 stars, I would do it without a doubt. You guys are freaking awesome!
Let's start from the diagnosis. I brought my cat Monday morning (2 AM) and they took good care of him, examined him and performed tests. The x-rays didn't reveal anything clear, so I decided to bring my cat back home and monitor him (which was one of the options I was given). I was explained what could be causing my cat's discomfort, but the doctor told me to give it some time to see how my cat's condition evolved. Unfortunately, by Tuesday afternoon, my cat wasn't doing great, he was hiding, not eating and hunched up (clear signs of abdominal pain), so I called them back and urged me to bring him back to the clinic for further examination. I did as I was told, and 3 hours later, my cat was going into surgery due to a blockage in his intestine. It was not only caught on time, but accurately diagnosed. The x-rays took that day were reviewed by 2 different doctors in a matter of minutes, and they both agreed surgery was necessary and urgent. They gave me the option of having another test done, but told me it would only add to the bill given that the were almost 99% sure of what was going on with my cat. And obviously, in the interest of time for my cat's well being, the best next option was the surgery, which was communicated to me along with the risks of the surgery. This only shows professionalism at its finest, and also caring for my bud.
Additionally, from the receptionists, to the technicians and the doctors, they all showed so much concern and the cared so much about my pet, I felt my cat was the only patient there, since everything was done promptly and everyone seemed to know what was going on with him. Which was a surprise, because I was there for hours and the amount of patients that come and go is tremendous. So really, if you want the best experience in difficult times, and your pet to be cared after, please bring them here. Also, there was a constant communication between the clinic and me, on the days prior to the surgery, they called me at least once a day to check on my pet, which was awesome. And after the surgery, the doctor called me twice (the surgeon himself!) to give me a status update on my cat, the possible future developments and how we should act in case any of those situations was presented. My cat wasn't eating after the surgery, so one of the possible things was to insert a feeding tube, which the doctor was trying to avoid at all costs (given the discomfort it can cause). He finally gave me the option to bring my cat back home, to discard stress as a cause of his not-eating behaviour, which I gladly accepted (since I missed him dearly) but of course, they gave me all the instructions on how to take care of him and when to bring him back to the hospital in case of emergency.
The facilities are outstanding, they are even better than several clinics I've been to as human. They have procedure rooms, a rehab centre, just to mention some perks. They understand pet owners' feelings and allowed me to see my cat after surgery several times without hesitation. Even right after the surgery, I had to bring him his food, and since he wasn't ready for visits yet, one of the technicians kindly asked for my phone and took some pictures in his little cage, which was awesome! That night I was able to sleep better thanks to that.
Finally, prices can be considered high, but I guess that depends on the person. I don't like to be cheap with my cat, and save some pennies which in the long run may result in even more expenses and probably more issues for my cat's health. I was always communicated the prices of the procedures, or a range in which the cost could fall, before anything was done. I don't have a lot of money, but I told them money wasn't an issue, since I just wanted my cat to be healthy.
I will definitely bring him again, if there are future emergencies! Read Less