I think it's safe to say that I love my cat more than some people love their children...So, my little monster got sick. My 10 year old indoor cat was walking around with a stuffy nose and breathing he... Read More
I think it's safe to say that I love my cat more than some people love their children...So, my little monster got sick. My 10 year old indoor cat was walking around with a stuffy nose and breathing heavy. I never take her to the vet. She has been happy and healthy and, you know, she's a cat. I kind of let nature do it's thing. However, this is my furry child and no way am I going to let her suffer. I checked out Angies List, and found this place was close by, had great reviews, and most importantly, could get me in immediately. Now, had I not returned for a second visit, this would be a very different review. At my initial appointment, the vet that saw my kitty was just filing in. She was kind of treated like a wild animal. Not to mention the treatment she was given didn't work. I was very distraught and very stressed, and as my girl's condition worsened, I contemplated going to another vet. My mom and the boyfriend advised to give it one more try. After all, they had done her blood work, and knew exactly what she had been given. I made very clear to the assistant on the phone that I didn't want to see the same vet. She hadn't really done much examining on my cat and gave her just a general antibiotic for what was "probably just a respiratory infection." The lady on the phone was kind. She was patient and caring. My only doubts on this place had been the vet. All other staff was genuine. This time, I saw Dr. Bob... Robert...something. I don't recall his last name, but I do have his card stashed away in her carrier compartment, and it has been added to my patient file that he is the only vet I care to see at this point. He was an older gentleman, very kind, and very knowledgeable and patient. He answered all my questions, explained everything thoroughly, and was kind to my girl. She seemed to like him. She's not mean, but in 10 years having not been to a vet, and being sick and scared, well, the first visit they treated her like she would be violent and immediately scruffed her (I know it doesn't hurt her, but it put her on edge) just because she still has her claws. I don't want anyone to get hurt, but she didn't even try anything. This Dr. was very different. He gave her 2 shots right there, and though she growled a bit, she didn't even move. He gave a different diagnosis and treatment, and was very proactive. He also did a much more thorough examination than was done before. I am very happy to have had my kitty seen by him, and like I said, if not for this follow up visit, this would have been a very different review. He had even mentioned to me that her notes said she would need to be sedated for any xrays (that, god willing, we won't need) because she was "difficult" and he didn't see that as being accurate at all. I feel much better, and am hoping that my little devil will be feeling better herself. If she isn't, I will definitely return to see Dr. Bob, because I know he cares, takes his profession seriously, and wants to make sure that my cat is healthy again. I am very grateful.****UPDATE**** His name is Dr. Reuther Read Less