I have an elderly cat that was recently diagnosed with some health ailments. He recently suffered a broken leg (he is unable to support his weight on three legs). Keep in mind that I have visited MASH a total of four times. It took a total of four visits for us to learn that the vet at our first visit essentially ruined all chances for my cat to heal from his injury. To give some background, I was recommended to take him to MASH by another vet that could not treat my cat’s injury. Upon our arrival, my cat was taken to the exam room and he underwent procedures that I am still unaware of the specifics. The vet then informed us that our cat was dying and she recommended euthanasia. She offered absolutely no test results that showed why my cat needed to be euthanized that night. It was my choice to take my cat home that night, if he was going to pass. In order to increase his comfort level, I pleaded with the vet to at least put a splint on his leg so he would be able to have some mobility. I was also sent home with a plethora of pain medication. This has been over a month ago and my cat is still alive and walking around using a splint for his leg. At the first vet’s recommendation, I have been taking my cat for regular visits to MASH to replace his splint. Not until the fourth visit did I learn that the vet at my first visit did NOT properly align my cat’s leg. This knowledge was gained when a different MASH vet noticed that the incorrect bones were trying to fuse together to heal. Due to muscle contractions, she was unable to align my cat’s leg. Now, my cat has been left in a terrible situation. Since his leg was not aligned properly initially and the healing process has begun, a splint is now an ineffective treatment. Leaving reparative surgery or amputation the only two available avenues. He is both elderly and suffers from diabetes, so surgery to repair his leg or amputation were not recommended by my regular vet. I would absolutely NOT recommend taking a beloved pet to MASH. Although they charge “human” prices for care, they treat pets like they are random animals and not family members. Read Less

Short version: 100% recommended that you bring your furry family members here. You and your family will be cared for by true knowledgeable & experienced professionals with genuine & sincere kindness & support. Full story: After a week of our eleven year old golden retriever seeing multiple other local vets, his condition continued to worsen. We brought him to Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital on Friday night as he needed immediate professional care. From the moment we pulled into the parking lot we knew we’d made the right choice. They came out to the car to check him before helping us get him in. They did I swift evaluation and determined that he needed medical support to get through the diagnostic testing they would be conducting. As the results came in they continually kept us updated & were very direct about what the results were indicating. They explained everything they would do to keep him comfortable if we chose to continue with testing & step-by-step explained each test & what it might tell us. We made the decision as a family that we didn’t want our old boy to spend his final days on life support being poked & prodded just so we could have an official diagnosis. He lived a long, full life & we didn’t want him to suffer any more. Within minutes they had him set up for us to visit and spend all the time we wanted with him, about which they were very clear. We did not for one second feel rushed, nor did we feel any pressure from them through any step of the process. They truly let us move through the experience at our own pace & did so with unmatched kindness & care. They checked in with us periodically, were very communicative, and incredibly supportive through a truly heartbreaking experience. When we were ready, Marley found peace in the arms of his family. Again, they encouraged us to take all the time we needed to say our final farewell & were so gentle with him as they honored our wishes for putting him to rest. Anyone who has endured severe illness with and/or the passing of a pet understands the incredible weight that is lifted when you have complete trust & faith in who cares for them. It is never easy to let go, but every single person we interacted with at Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital helped us get through it as seamlessly as possible & exactly at our pace. We are grateful beyond words & I 100% recommend them to anyone looking for the absolute best care for their pets. Read Less

Do NOT take your pet tot this hospital unless you want them to leave as ashes or ready to be buried. They do NOT take appropriate life saving measures. The number of incidents of ailing animals coming into MASH, being tested for diseases and not being given normal life saving treatment ( eg fluids Pan meds, antinausea meds) ... just please don’t let your loved pet be one of their death stats. You have alternatives. Read Less