Our rescue loves him!! We've seen plenty of miracles come out of there and some that just didn't have a miracle in the cards for them. He is always more upset than we are when one just can't possibly be saved and he makes himself available just about 24/7 for the rescue groups that use him. No other vets in the area are willing to do that - especially for rescue babes. And as for Mike -Now known as BOOTED OUT. First: disciplining a dog is done by showing dominance (i.e. holding its throat and/or turning it belly up) Second: the dog was never slammed into the table Third: During the entire appointment you were too busy sitting down and flirting with your partner to stand up at the exam table. It is apparent that you have issues when something or answer is not to your liking. I have read the reviews referred to and to quote to whole story is not relevant here. But to quote the relevant part from I WAS THERE: ""It was deemed unnecessary to do a skin scrape for the demodex, as we received an update on August 8, 2008 from the dermatologist on the probable demodex relapse. We also noted the pending culture for fungal infection and the treatment therapy outlined by the specialist. We continually receive updates on your pet's examinations and testings from the dermatologist so the doctor was aware of her status and felt that changing the specialists treatment therapy would be arrogant and contraindicated, especially given the pending cultures. These therapy and test protocols are the reason why you were sent to the specialist."" and ""P.S. You were also contacted by the veterinarian tonight 8/26/08 at 9:00 pm AFTER your trip to the Veterinary Emergency Clinic for an ALLERGIC reaction that your totally confined inside while you work dog suffered from. It was also noted on the emergency form that you wished the emergency clinician to do something for your dog's demodex mange. It really looks like you do not like the specialist's answers. So, for a practice that does not care, JUST KEEP LOOKING!! Now, it is my understanding that the REFERRING doctor does not change a treatment plan, or determine the sucess or failure of a SPECIALIST'S treatment protocols. To ASK a referring doctor to do so is FOOLISH and UNWISE. You are acting like a spoiled little child with your postings. If you have an ISSUE with what was done, then YOU should have OPENED your mouth and asked or said something when it happened. YOU are responsible to ASK for answers. Why did not you ask Dr. Larkins to explain while you were in the room with him? What were you doing that was so important that you could not ask him. I have!! He has always answered my questions. What I see here is a whining little baby. Just GROW UP and take responsibility."" NB: The Specialists didnot change their treatment plan on follow-up? Did they! So Mike - Why are you now BOOTED OUT?
Pros: kind compassionate helpful friendly
Cons: well kept older facility
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