Prince Frederick Animal Hospital

My baby girl Candy was so sick and we had to schedule a visit to put her to sleep.  My heart was and is so broken having to make this decision.  My vet I've been using is an hour and half away and I needed to find a local vet so as not to put her through that travel.  Yesterday we took her to PF vet and the staff and vet were wonderful.  The comfort room was stocked with water, treats, and tissues.  Because she was blind I requested not to put her on the table because she was afraid.  She laid on the floor and the vet did it right where she laid.   John and I hugged and cried and held her the entire time.  The compassion we received was much needed.  I highly recommend this place.  It was clean, professional and pricing was affordable.  Thank you PF Vet for taking such good care of my baby and us.  When my heart heals I will be getting another dog and when I do I know which vet I will be using.  RIP Candy girl and that you Prince Frederick Vet - I'll see you again when I pickup my baby and take her home where she belongs Read Less

We drove from AACO so Dr. Schmitt could remove the cyst from my dogs tail. She also removed my parents dogs cyst from his foot. Both areas are hard to work with because there isn't much skin.She did a great job and was very kind and caring. We would make the 50 min drive again just to see Dr. Schmitt. She is the BEST! Love, Hank the Basset and his parents Read Less

It was my first time ever being here and I had a wonderful experience. I needed my dog to be seen last minute and they were able to get him in the same day. All of the staff from the receptionist to the techs to the doctors were fabulous, specifically Dr. Fletcher and Jackie. They never made me feel bad even a little like my dog having long nails which I was embarrassed about but they took very good care of us. I have multiple animal hospitals closer to my home but this one's worth the drive. Highly recommend this clinic for your personal pet care. :-) Read Less

My 12 year old dachshund injured his back and couldn't walk. With the help of Dr. Schmitt and Dr. Ramsey, he is walking again!They are professional, caring and commitment to the care of these fur babies. Read Less

The best vet in Southern Maryland. Dr. Schmitt is a blessing. We'd had our cat to 4 different facilities trying to get her diagnosed. Dr. Schmitt was the ONLY ONE who discovered her condition, and quickly instituted a remedy that gave us our cat back. She sees all 4 of our animals and I won't go anywhere else. The staff is always happy and ready to help as well. Great place! Read Less

I'll never take my animals back here again. I watched a vet tech squeeze and twist my (17 pound) dog's front leg, saying that she was trying to hold him still. The way she was pulling and squeezing his leg made me cringe. He was obviously terrified, and hurting him only made the situation worse. If their staff doesn't know how to restrain an animal without hurting it, they shouldn't be allowed to handle animals. I am sure there are proper techniques for restraining a scared animal, and I can't imagine that twisting and squeezing a dog's leg would be included in that proper technique. It took three requests for her to finally let go of my dog and leave the room. The remainder of the visit was less than comfortable, and questioning the utility of testing for certain diseases (Heartworm, for example, when a dog has been taking the medication regularly) was met with disdain from the office staff. The whispers and stares from the staff as I checked out were unprofessional and rude. Read Less

Great Dr's and Staff. They always try to meet our needs. They do communicate very well what they recommend and never try to "push" unwanted treatments. I rely on PFAH to take care of our three brats from the 11yr old "oldtimer" to the 1yr old baby Read Less

My little girl was having trouble breathing this morning and PFAH got me in right away. They were caring, efficient and we were seen quickly. Though the results of the exam were hard to hear, Dr. Ramsey was very thorough and very compassionate. And I was not charged an arm and a leg, which, as an animal rescuer with a lot of pups I truly appreciated. As sad as I was, I was very pleased and appreciative, and will be back to see Dr. Ramsey. Thank you. Read Less

They killed our furchild through neglect. There was no communication and no sign on her cage to indicate that she had to have cold water frequently and food was to be restricted to only chicken and rice, which we provided for her. Three bowls were in her cage first day we visited - all with different kinds of dog cereals. She needed hand feeding and obviously that was not done. We had taken her in to be euthanized and they made false promises about how she could be healed. She had a badly swollen liver and heart. So we were trying to give her a chance to be healed and then we lost her. Their promises were false. When we visited her the second day and left I was driving down a four-lane highway and they called and simply announced that our baby had passed. No discussion was given about her remains - we have two others of her breed who are buried in an animal cemetary with head stones. They froze her little body without asking so we had to have her cremated. Read Less

We had the best dog ever. Her name was Nizi (Leibniz Hedwig) She was the most beautiful black and tan smooth mini dachshund you've ever seen. Nizi was nearly one month from turning 12 years. She was our singer. She started at the beginning of a song and stopped at its end. She loved the Redskin song and Christmas music. She also recognized melodics (different scales.) She sorted toys and reminded me to get the keys, mommy and get your purse, mommy when we were going for a ride. She was well and playing one day and dead two days later, thanks to negligence at Prince Frederick Animal Hospital. After vomiting 11 times and rocking from one foot to the other to let us know she was dizzy, we took her to see a vet at this hospital. We told them we wanted them to euthanize her. An X-ray was performed which indicated an enlarged heart (she had a heart murmur) and an enlarged liver. The doctor said they could treat the liver and her heart had been under treatment for years. So we were given hope. They placed her on an IV and a diet supposedly of only chicken and rice. The next day we went to see her and there were 3 bowls of different kinds of dog kibble. I had bought chicken and rice baby food but it was still sitting on the shelf. Nizi was not eliminating any waste and was not drinking her water. The food was untouched. I also bought her milkweed - an herbal treatment good for a failing liver. That, too, remained on the shelf. We were told she would be allowed to spend another night gratis. We loved on her and removed the bowls of uneaten kibbles. I put some of the chicken and rice on my finger and placed it on her tongue. She swallowed that and I gave her a little more. After a few minutes she pointed her nose at her water. She loved ice water and was a big drinker. I requested from an attendant some ice for her water. I was told they don't have ice! Finally Nizi drank the room temp water. Still, like fools, we loved her and left with some hope. We lived in Lusby - a distance away on a four lane highway. I was driving and my daughter was with me. I received a call from the vet who blurted out that Nizi had passed. They failed to euthanize her. When I complained to Dr. Ramsey, she said, "Well, she was 12 and dogs often pass at that age." I explained to her that dachshunds have a life span of about 20 years. My first one lived 18 years. Dr. Ramsey offered to pay my money back. I still would refuse the money. I just want my little dog. Please read this and be aware that there is no communication from doctor to doctor to attendant. If your pet is seriously ill, you need to seek better care elsewhere. There were no instructions on the crates about diet or medication. We continue to grieve for our little friend, though she was always outstanding at communication. She still lets us know each holiday when she is around. Her little spirit still lives, just in another form. And yes, we have another furkid of her breed. He is our fifth mini dachshund. We have belonged to a dachshund club and assisted at AKC shows. Just as we had approval from a friend, an AKC judge, in selecting Nizi to bring home, he and one other AKC judge helped us in bringing a new puppy home again. He is nothing like our Nizi - there are no replacements or factories for cranking out our beloved furkids. But please, be very careful where you go for pet care on the peninsula. I rated at one star, but that is because I could not post otherwise. Read Less

We rushed our baby there of 14 years on December 29. She never got to make it back home to us. They were very nice to my husband and made her very comfortable until it was her time. Thank you so very much for your kindness. Read Less

My girls (2 dogs) get good care by friendly staff here. The prices seem to be a little cheaper than our previous vet in Solomons. My only criticism is that we seldom see the same vet from one appointment to the next. Read Less

This was the vet my mom used to take my childhood fur siblings and now I got to take my own fur baby! I was just in town visiting family and had a small emergency and y'all helped out like my Ellie bug had been a patient there forever! Very welcoming , very good with getting an appointment right away and just overall great!! Read Less

Overall we are very happy with our experience with this vet. Dr Schmitt is amazing and always makes us feel like family. I trust her 100% with our dog. I will say that the front desk staff could be friendlier. When I call and sometimes when we are checking out they seem annoyed and are rude. I was shocked when I went to pick up my dog from boarding that they were snippy and angry with me for showing up "early"....30 minutes after they opened. Apparently they don't like boarding to be picked up until after 9am (paperwork wasn't ready). Sorry I am not a mind reader. Other than that we do really love the staff and would never take our dog anywhere else! Read Less

My cat was having urinary tract problems at 8:45 am. I called them and was able to get an emergency appointment at 9:30 and he was seen/treated by the doctor within 10 minutes. Great sense of urgency and care from the entire staff. Read Less

We're so grateful to Dr Ramsey and Dr Schmidt for taking such excellent care of our lil Jack Russell Terrier, Shooter. He had been suffering from Seizures, even had to go to the MASH Emergency Veterinarian Hospital because of Grand Mal Cluster Seizures..... We've trusted PF Animal Hospital to care for our Furbabies for over 25 years! Read Less

The DR treated my cat like she really mattered, spent time looking her over and read all my old charts and finally resolved a tummy issue poor AthenaMeowsers has had for years! He's called each week to follow up on her treatment. Read Less

A gifted vet, Dr. Ramsey is the absolute best -- knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated, and kind. Every animal gets the same level of care and attention as she gives her own animals. The facility is top notch -- fully equipped, state of the art, and beautiful. Dr. Ramsey and her staff hold wonderful community events to promote pet health and well being and adoption of homeless animals. Congratulations on your 2015 Chamber of Commerce Award for best small business of the year! Well deserved PAFH! Read Less

We tried them because they had a lot of services. Set our dog up to get groomed, warned them she had a cyst on her back hip.The groomers burst the cyst, then they charged us over $400 to repair/close the cyst. Haven't been back, there's other places around that are much better. Read Less

We have been taking our cats here since we moved to PF in January 2012.  I am extremely pleased with their thoroughness and obvious love for animals.  I really appreciate how I see my cats handled there. They handled a recent situation where euthanasia was, unfortunately, the only option with great sensitivity to both the cat and to me.  The first year we were here, I sometimes found the front desk a little difficult to deal with, but I think whatever problem caused this has been taken care of.  I'm a hardcore PFAH fan. Read Less

PFAH has been taking care of our two dogs and our cat, as well as my mom's cats.They were understanding when my old dog got very ill and I told them that I didn't want to run a lot of tests and keep taking her in for a number of treatments that would just upset her.  So we let her live out the last of her days comfortably and they were very sensitive when the time came for her to be put to sleep.  Now with our new puppy, if I have questions I e-mail the questions to the staff and we get to chat face to face with the vet on the next appointment.  The staff is friendly and we seldom have to wait long to be seen. My mom boarded her cats there, since one needs daily medication.  They have a nice little cattery and when we came home our cats looked comfortable and well cared for. Read Less

A bunch of quacks!They told my mom her cat was significantly overweight, even though anyone who looks at him would not think so. He had to get three shots and it took 45 minutes. They put us in the dog side of the building, where all the barking dogs added to his level of stress and terror.I also take my cat there (she lives at my mom's house as my apartment building does not permit animals). The vets act all judgemental since she goes outside (only on the deck or in the backyard) and tell us all the horrible diseases she probably has. One time they literally told me she had feline AIDS just from going outside, even though they did no tests nor did they have any other evidence to support that diagnosis. Then there was the time they lied to us and said her medicine would be in Monday, but Monday turned into Saturday.Do yourself and your animal a favor and go to a place where there are competent professionals instead. Read Less