Before going to the Cat and Bird Clinic, Kharisma was traumatized about her visits to the vet.  Vets would need to be armed in full claw protective gear before they could approach.  But now at the Cat and Bird clinic, with other cats calmly lounging/roaming the office, she feels right at home, is docile tempered, and pampered by the caring and expert-on-cats staff. Read Less

Loving staff and thorough care. They saved my two year old cat. He had kidney failure. Hadn't eaten for a few days. They turned a traumatic situation around and to help me save money, trained me to give Finn the hydration, potassium and nutrients through a pic. We also have a plan of attack if we are unable to get the needle in correctly. Read Less

Dr. Sellers is amazing! She has treated both my lovebirds and the prices are so reasonable. One of lovebirds had an extremely serious infection that kills  a lot of birds. Their care saved her life, and it also didn't cost a billion dollars. The prices quoted by people on the internet for what they did for my lovebird were $1000+ and it only cost $300. I'm so grateful for their care and wisdom and now my bird is slowly but surely regaining her strength. Read Less

I was misinformed about prices, scammed with unnecessary procedures to dig in my pockets, and absolutely nothing was done to help my baby with the excuse that "nothing can be done in these cases". Finally I took my pet to a recommended Vet out of town and they saved her life for FREE out of sympathy. They also verified that the list of tests that were done on her were absolutely unnecessary and scandalous. DO NOT TRUST! Read Less

Doctor Sellers and her staff are a treasure to the Santa Barbara area. Our conure, Coco, sprained a ligament on her right foot. Doctor Sellers created a cast-splint to hold the middle toes together until they healed. Coco chewed it off in three, so Doctor Sellers replaced it. Coco is doing well and will most likely have the splint of by Sunday. Doctor said that should be long enough to torture the poor bird. Thank you all for great service and courtesy! Ed and Dottie Antonette Goleta Read Less

Short Version: If you do not want to risk your cat's life, do NOT see Dr. Pruett! (This is not meant to speak ill of the practice as a whole, but simply to advise you that there are far better vets out there - who won't be responsible for your pet's DEATH - than Pruett.)Detailed Version:  I read the reviews before taking my kitty Sylvia and decided the few bad ones were outweighed by the good ones.  I figured the negative reviews may have been written by those people who only see the negative everywhere they go.  I WAS WRONG!!!!  My cat was NO WHERE CLOSE to being on her death bed when I took her in FOR A CHECKUP, but 28 hours after her visit, she passed away.My Sylvia was 16 years old and aging -- I was not immune to that.  She and I moved last year from Texas to Santa Barbara, and since the move she has lost weight, and I know she did not love living in a non-air-conditioned apartment.  A couple weeks ago I decided that it was time to get her checked out and see what we could do to make her last couple of years the best they could be. I decided on this clinic because IT IS SPECIFICALLY FOR CATS!  I figured I wouldn't find a vet who knew more about what they were doing -- it's crazy how far from the truth I was!Sylvia wasn't in perfect health -- we found that she had a hyperactive thyroid, a UTI, and had fleas (which I was not proud of).  Pruett gave us a couple medications and told us to come back in three weeks to make sure they were the correct doses.  In case I haven't made it clear, I know she wasn't in perfect health, but SHE WAS NO WHERE NEAR DEATH when we went in (nor when we left that first day).  She always got around just fine and was her happy (albeit senior-aged) self.The day after I took her in, she couldn't get up to use the bathroom (completely opposite of how she'd ever been!) so I rushed her back.  Pruett had given her some fluids the day before and they apparently were sitting in/on her lungs.  Pruett felt like Sylvia's heart couldn't take it (yes, Sylvia had a heart issue -- the paperwork identifying this WAS FAXED FROM HER PREVIOUS VET TO DR. PRUETT THE DAY I INITIALLY TOOK HER IN!!!  I too wrote this on her patient history form.  APPARENTLY THIS INFO WAS OVERLOOKED/NEGLECTED/NOT TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION) and "we'd see if she made it through the weekend."  WHAT?!!?  I BROUGHT MY CAT IN WITH SOME PROBLEMS FOR YOU TO HELP US OUT WITH, BUT SHE WAS NO WHERE NEAR DEATH!!!  I brought her home, and a few hours later she passed. I surprised myself with how devastated I was.  Angry with Pruett's "work" doesn't do justice to how I felt (I'm writing this a week later....had to allow my emotions to get under control).  This woman was supposed to be an expert, and instead of helping my cat, she did the opposite!   I understand that I didn't bring her a "perfect slate" to work with, but HER JOB is to identify issues and fix them.  If an animal is near death and there's no "fixing" to be done, that's one thing (this wasn't that).  It's a whole other story when an animal comes in in decent health, and the things you do to them bring on their sudden death.  I met with Dr. Sellers (who owns the clinic) a day later -- I wanted the near $500 I'd paid Pruett back (though it wasn't about the money -- it was about her LIFE!) and I wanted to visit with her (Sellers) about what had happened.  Without question, she fully refunded my money.  I was/am appreciative, but I can't help but wonder if this was because she knew wrong had been done, and this was the easiest way to appease me and keep me from taking this further.  (I am not an expert, but I am pretty certain this could have been a mal-practice case...I do not however have the money nor the energy to take it there.)  Sellers was receptive to my questions and comments and I do believe took me seriously.  She didn't feel like the fluids were the issue, but just everything that Sylvia went through in her exam the day before caused her heart to overdo itself (either way, Pruett did not take into account the specifics of the patient in front of her, and that oversight is what took my cat's life). I cannot speak to the care that Dr. Seller's gives her patients and their owners. Again, this review isn't meant to speak poorly of her or her practice, but it is meant to warn you about the care her partner gave to my cat.  I fully understand my situation is probably not common, but it happened, and if you care for your pet the way I cared for mine, I would highly advise you not to seek care from Dr. Pruett.(It hardly seems important to mention after everything else, but my review isn't complete if I don't share that Dr. Pruett was rude from the minute I walked in.  It was something close to arrogance, but not quite.  If she'd helped my cat, I'd be grateful, but would not have been a fan of her personality.  Unfortunately such isn't the case.  I have wondered several times if I caught her at a "bad time." Bad enough to cost my cat her life.) Read Less

Brought my Silkie Rooster in to treat a feather cyst. I was under the impression that binging him to the vet would cost me and arm and a leg for something easy... I was pleasantly surprised!! The treatment only cost a total of $75! Which is nice when you're prepared to spend double that amount. The staff was very friendly and the Vet was exceptionally knowledgeable in poultry, on top of that very sweet. I'm very happy to know there is someone wonderful out there I can bring my chickens to, they are pets too. Read Less

I would highly recommend Dr Sellers and Dr Pruett. They are compassionate and have always cared well for our two cats. Today we put our older cat down and Dr Pruett was professional and respectful. She explained the various issues with our cat's blood work and walked me through a difficult decision. Read Less

Dr. Christine Sellers is intelligent, compassionate, resourceful, determined, honest, and fair. I have always been extremely satisfied with her genuine concern and treatment of each individual cat, which she always remembers. Her employees are attentive and well-mannered. I trust my cats in their hands. A truly positive experience. Read Less

Really disappointed. Got my kitten spayed here, when I went to pick her up, no one spoke to me about post surgery care, no pain meds, no call to check up, nothing. My kitten ended up having a massive swollen lump right under the incision, had to take it to emergency pet hospital. Costing me money of course. Read Less

These guys are the best and always take great care of our little Ragamuffin Rufus! Dr. Pruett saved us tons of money when he Rufus needed a femoral head ostectomy performed! Everybody here is great and if you have a cat you love there is no better place to take them. They also have a bunch of old rescue cats that lounge in the waiting room just waiting to be pet!! Read Less

I've never met such caring and competent veternary staff! I've been taking my (senior) kitty to Dr. Pruett since I adopted him and I couldn't be happier. She's always so patient in addressing my concerns; I never get the feeling that I'm wasting their time or asking too many questions. Whenever my cat gets sick she explains what she thinks is happening and suggests all the possible options before proceeding. By her suggestion, I switched my cat to Hill's Science Diet, and the difference in his health and energy is incredible. The staff here are very knowledgable and helpful when explaining how to administer medications, and I've never felt like they perform or charge me for unnecessary diagnostic tests, etc. I find the costs quite reasonable (even for a poor college student such as myself) and I can usually get an appointment within three days. Would definitely recommend! Read Less

I will start by saying that my over-all experience was okay.My previous vet clinic was airport animal hospital but the two vets that owned it retired so I went on a search for someone new to trust my two cats with. I checked out The Cat Doctors and St. Francis and White's. I eventually decided that the best option would be The Cat & Bird clinic. I had hope that it would be as good as most of the reviews said. I made the appointment and went in to drop them off and I could tell right away that they have horrible customer service. Not a genuine smile on anyones face. No sincere greeting. I work as a customer service rep in my job and I can say that customer service makes the experience, especially when I was going to be trusting these people with my cats. They filled out the paper work and took my cats. I later returned for the appointment with the vet. Again, customer service is something they severely lack. Especially as a new comer, I felt un-welcomed and a burden. I completely understand how being busy makes it difficult, but not even a hello, just a look. I went into the appointment hoping the vet would give a better experience and it unfortunately wasn't. No one that I encountered was the least bit personable. A simple smile would have done wonders.I asked about volunteering because I wanted to help them out and maybe give a better experience to others but received a stark NO. Mind you, I am studying to be a vet.So in conclusion:Pricing was decentCustomer service horribleThey know what they are doing so knowledge was good.I haven't decided if I will go back but I hope my review helps others.Side note: My previous vets knew me and my cats by name and always greeted me with a smiling face. Read Less

Dr, Sellers is the best, most compassionate vet I have ever had the pleasure of working with! She is the real deal. Her staff could use some more of that and remember that customers keep coming back for her, not them or their increased pricing. THough most vet offices are like that in my experience at least the vet herself I am fully confident in Read Less

I am a huge fan of the cat and bird clinic. The reception folks are awesome, the waiting area is calming and pleasant. They are compassionate and caring, not only toward animals but toward their people as well. The place is always clean and nice-smelling.I would give Cat and Bird five stars, but I've found that their high volume of clients makes it nearly impossible to get an appointment for an acute issue. I usually end up having to leave my pet overnight so someone can get around to examining them after closing time. I trust Dr. Sellers's expertise, but for most stuff I now go to Dr. Brand at San Roque Pet Hospital because she can usually see my pet in a day or two rather than a week or two. Read Less

My cat was declawed 9 years ago before I adopted her. She has always had a chronic irritation with her one of her paws. But, one morning I woke up to find an extremely bloody/highly infected paw which is not a normal situation. It was terrifying. It looked like a tiny hand grenade went off in her paw.I took her to the emergency vet and they let me know that I would need to find a vet for the possibility of surgery. I am new to Santa Barbara so they gave me a list of suggestions and one was St Francis. I went there and had an absolute awful experience. They told me my cat needed surgery but couldn't perform it for an ENTIRE month due to a teeth-cleaning promo and them being so busy. I brought my cat here and I am happy to say everything happens for a reason. I feel very lucky to have found this clinic and Jill. After being extremely emotional about the pain my cat had been and St Francis jocking me around for 3 weeks - They were able to get me in right away and booked the surgery the next day.Jill was extremely compassionate and prepared me for how much pain my cat would be in after. My cat has asthma so putting her under is always a risk. I was happy to hear they had a more progressive method and the risk level would be lower. Jill called me immediately after the surgery to up date me. The constant communication was such a relief and I really did feel my cat was in great hands. The staff was friendly and the vet techs answered the million questions I had with a smile always on their face. Everyone at the clinic went above and beyond. My cat is back to her usual self. Her paw looks like nothing even happened! I will continue to go to the Cat and Bird Clinic for any of our needs/issues. Read Less

I came home after work one night and found my 8-yo cat unable to pee. I took him to a different emergency clinic and they unblocked and relieved him, but went on to explain that he had bladder stones, kidney failure, and would likely block again without performing a surgery to remove the stones. I didnt have insurance and was $3k into this for the overnight visit, before the surgery! They provided a great service but were 3-4 times the cost of the cat and bird clinic, so I had cat and bird perform the surgery. Dr Pruett and Dr Sellars did an excellent job, made me feel comfortable and took great care of my boy. Despite the surgery, he blocked again immediately, but not from a stone this time. He ended up staying overnight for an extended period of time while we tried to find the cause of the blockage. During this time, I made daily visits and got to see the behind the scenes care that goes into all the animals they treat. Cat and bird clinic has an excellent team and every animal there gets love an attention. My story unfortunately doesnt have a positive outcome but I can walk away feeling confident that I took my cat to the right place. Lessons to pass on: *Dont feed your cats dry food, especially the male cats. *Get pet insurance, its cheap, will save you thousands. *Learn what signs to look for that indicate your pet has a health issue and address early on. Read Less

I came home after work one night and found my 8-yo cat unable to pee.  I took him to a different emergency clinic and they unblocked and relieved him, but went on to explain that he had bladder stones, kidney failure, and would likely block again without performing a surgery to remove the stones.  I didnt have insurance and was $3k into this for the overnight visit, before the surgery! They provided a great service but were 3-4 times the cost of the cat and bird clinic, so I had cat and bird perform the surgery.  Dr Pruett and Dr Sellars did an excellent job, made me feel comfortable and took great care of my boy.  Despite the surgery, he blocked again immediately, but not from a stone this time.  He ended up staying overnight for an extended period of time while we tried to find the cause of the blockage.  During this time, I made daily visits and got to see the behind the scenes care that goes into all the animals they treat.  Cat and bird clinic has an excellent team and every animal there gets love an attention.  My story unfortunately doesnt have a positive outcome but I can walk away feeling confident that I took my cat to the right place.Lessons to pass on:*Dont feed your cats dry food, especially the male cats.*Get pet insurance, its cheap, will save you thousands.*Learn what signs to look for that indicate your pet has a health issue and address early on. Read Less

My sister who is a total cat person only took here cats to here.  So, when are cat needed some work done we checked Yelp and read the good reviews here. We brought our cat in for a few different treatments and they really took care of her and even cut her nails for free and did all the extra check ups for free.  The staff knows what they are doing.  We will be back here if needed for sure. Read Less

In over 50 years of having animals this is by far the best & most compassionate veterinary clinic I have ever had the pleasure to find. The quality of care our cat Bam Bam received here from Dr. Pruitt was excellent in every way - from the thoroughness of the initial examination to the quality of care. The facility is clean & the gentle way our cat was treated put him immediately at ease. Animals know when they are loved & in a safe place. I cannot say enough good things about the Cat & Bird Clinic. I wish I had this level of medical care myself. Read Less

We started going to the Cat & Bird Clinic in 1998 when we added two cockatiels to our family.  Later we added a cat to our family and even though we moved 50 miles away, we still kept Dr. Christine Sellers as our vet.  She is the best.  She is always so caring and loving towards our pets.  We just had to put our dear Belle Cat to sleep and Dr. Sellers was the brave soul that helped us through such a traumatic time.  When we are ready to get another kitty or bird, we will take them to Dr. Sellers.  Thank you Christine so much for all that you do.  We love you! Read Less

I love Doctor Sellers and trust her to care for any of my birds.  It is hard to find veterinarians that know birds at all, much less beyond the basics.  Dr. Sellers is an expert.  I also love that she has her own chickens, and took care of my little girl like she was her own.  I live far away, and Dr. Sellers is insanely busy, so I appreciate that I can usually drop my pet off in the early morning and pick it up at the end of the day.  Usually if I have to come, it is for an unexpected emergency, and not something I can schedule an appointment for in advance.  The only reason I don't come here very frequently anymore (and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5) is I had too hard a time actually scheduling apointments with Dr. Sellers because she is too busy/popular.  I have complete confidence in her abilities when it comes to avian medicine.As a note, she has helped me not only with chickens and domestic birds, but with my ecucational raptors. Read Less

Dr. Sellers and her staff are amazing. We have been bringing our birds here for over ten years, and she has always given them the best care. I brought my older love bird to another vet once, and he was given the wrong medication and they wanted to charge me $700 for tests.  Cat and Bird Clinic saw him a few days later for a fraction of the cost, and correctly diagnosed him.  I won't take my birds anywhere else. I have always found Dr. Sellers willing to answer questions, listen, and spend time caring for her patients.  We are so lucky to have such a great bird vet locally for our feathered friends.  A good bird vet is so hard to find.This office is especially great at treating older pets, who often have chronic conditions that needs special care.   In addition to her great care for birds, I have several friends who have brought their older cats to Dr. Sellers and really liked the care they got. Read Less

They failed to find a huge tumor in my cat's abdomen, which ultimately cost him his life. They told a relative that her kitten's symptoms were behavioral and then he died three weeks later. The very high turnover of vets and staff at this place should have alerted me to stay away! Read Less

The first time I took my chicken to these people they were very expensive. I told them that he just needed some antibiotics. I calculated 50 for the 1st time visit, 25 for the antibiotics. They charged me $210 or so. Half of this was for him being in an oxygen tank. I don't know what this looks like but it sounds like it would only scare the chicken. He was breathing regular air before and after the visit... I don't see the need. They were understanding and only took half the money. Next time I was unemployed and begged and pleaded. They only charged me for medication which was very nice. I was VERY grateful. But unfortunately the chicken died. This time I go in w/ a mean chicken that's not so much a pet... and I have to fight to get the secretary's attention... then I tell them that he has heart and lung problems. I just wanted them to hear him breathe and give some antibiotics. I also tell them I don't even have 50 dollars for a visit and they say ""oh you don't have to pay"". I told them I only have about 30 bucks total for antibiotics and they said ""you don't have to pay though..."" so I said ""wow thanks!!!"" and was about to come home to write my own good review about them here... The doctor calls me saying the problems in the heart... not just the lungs... I told her I knew and she was surprised. The doctor tells me several times in a very firm tone ""There IS NO medication for birds with arithmea"". Just vitamins... I go back to pick him up and pay for his antibiotics... they give me a $130 bill. I said I only have 30 for antibiotics and I am still unemployed. She tried to take my 30 and I said I only have 20 with me. She told me to pay the 20 and come back with the balance. So they took the few bucks I had for antibiotics and gave me nothing but a bill for $110. I don't have money for my pets food right now and I had to ask a friend for discounted antibiotics. If the nurse didn't have her head up her behind this wouldn't happen. They need to listen and analyze what the customer has to say especially if they plan on digging deep in their empty pockets... Read Less

The Bird and Cat Clinic is more than just a clinic. They are truly angels and I have witnessed the care and nuturing that goes on there. During my cats stay of about a month and a half, I visited on a daily basis and had the opportunity to see behind the scenes, the true love and patience for every animal they tended to. As you walk in the door, you will be greeted by a duck, two chickens, severals cats and a roost of birds. They will tell you, ""Everything will be okay, just look at us"". Please treat yourself to the opportunity, like I had, and visit one of those bright lights in the night sky, that always watch over us. The Santa Barbara Cat and Bird Clininc.. Paul & Dorian Rooney Read Less