An angel from Los Angeles, my cat Chi' Bois, nickname, ""Chibby"" had a broken leg. Since she had a complete break, I was afraid when I found her that she would be maimed for life. I wanted a vet who was caring and could help Chibby's fracture heal. I also needed someone affordable. It took me three weeks in the rainy season in February of this year to find the right place.\r
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I contacted about a dozen veterinarians looking at the reviews on Yelp and quickly discovered that many of the veterinarians I visited were either too expensive or their procedures did not make real sense. I had done my homework and researched how to fix her leg. On my last try, I contacted Dr. Kumar at Ambassador Dog & Cat Hospital. I was concerned about the reviews on Yelp, but I had had a positive experience with Ambassador several years before. When I called, his staff put Dr. Kumar on the phone immediately. Dr. Kumar suggested that I send over her x-rays that I had already had taken. After reviewing them with Dr. Gurai, the orthopaedic veterinarian to whom he refers such cases, Dr. Kumar gave me a fee quote the next day. I then requested an office visit, as I was very impressed. \r
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When I arrived, the staff showed genuine interest in Chibby. Dr. Kumar examined her, charging a minimal fee of approximately $50. When I still was not certain about an operation, Dr. Kumar continued to answer my every question--even after I left and contacted him by phone! When I made the decision for the operation, Dr. Gurai was going out of town in three days. He actually scheduled the operation over the weekend so he could take care of Chibby before he lefft. \r
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After the operation, Dr. Kumar gave Chibby medications, including them in the cost of her operation. When she came for the follow up appointment, there was again no additional charge. \r
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I had received the best treatment for Chibby I could have imagined. Two days after her cast was removed, she pranced on all fours. Tears came to my eyes, as you would never know her leg had ever been broken. \r
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If you have a beloved pet, you want the best for it in every respect. That is what Chibby got at Ambassador.\r
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Post-note: Recently, Chibby had a problem with the pin after her bone healed. Dr. Kumar told me that sometimes the pin shifts after the bone heals. He then expedited her to be operated on by Dr. Gurai to remove the pin. This operation was a complete success. Chibby is completely healed and jumping around. I will always go to these veterinarians. They are amazing and Chibby loves them!
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