Dr. TAB is wonderful. Dr. Brooks we were not fans of. We adopted a puppy (Black Lab, 8 weeks) from Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin, IL in 2016, and decided to try Fox Valley Veterinary Clinic... Read More
Dr. TAB is wonderful. Dr. Brooks we were not fans of. We adopted a puppy (Black Lab, 8 weeks) from Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin, IL in 2016, and decided to try Fox Valley Veterinary Clinic since we live in North Aurora.
Our dog has a sensitive stomach and can only tolerate certain forms of protein (no beef or pork). When we were trying to determine what the issue was (food sensitivity, GI track, Giardia, etc.), we took our dog in to get an examination and doctor opinion/guidance.
Instead of addressing our concerns, Dr. Brooks proceeded to lecture us on how our puppy was overweight, how Americans eat too much, and how they feed their pets too much. Neither my spouse, nor I, are overweight, so I was perplexed by this conversation. Not once did he make any recommendations on what to do with tests or trial-and-error options with food. I left that appointment with no answers or guidance. Instead, we sought medical advice elsewhere.
When we adopted our dog, he was the largest puppy in the litter. He is now 14 months old and weighs ~75 lbs (Black Lab). We have tried TWO other veterinary hospitals in our area since, and all of the doctors we have met have said we are doing a great job and that his weight is perfect (all during the course of his first year of life).
Ultimately, we have decided to remain patients of the VCA in Aurora. All of the doctors there addressed our concerns and performed the necessary tests required to diagnose our dog's sensitivities.
Just wanted to share my experience and how Dr. Brooks made us feel as dog owners. Read Less