We have been going to this place for years and the care has always been exceptional, every dog loves doctor Dr. Wilson and their staff to the point that they don't even notice the pokes and pricks they usually end up getting. The two in the picture were snuggled during their visit and wagged their tails the entire time.
Second time I took they did the same, took him to the back and who knows what happens but now my dog is not allowed treatment there. I have taken my dog to other vets and a more careful practice has been to not remove the dog from my presence. That keeps him calm and confident. The staff at the Dowagiac Animal Center said they needed to take him away in case he vomits with the vaccines. In the other places he has been I have asked and they simply say "well if he vomits here or there we still need to clean so it is the same".
We have been coming here for years! We love how they treat our animals and us. They are so helpful and kind. Dr Wilson and his staff are the best!!
UPDATE: Just for customers to know. After I posted my review and got a friendly answer, I got a letter on the mail saying that my account is permanently inactive. I believe this to be unethical and bad business relationship. But anyway, take it however you like. As I said in my review, when working with people and animals we always depend on the situations in the day, the emotional state of both animals and people, the believes and practices. If you are thinking of writing a review, now you know they might break up with you.
Each experience is different and I understand that the criteria of the staff also depends on the emotional states of individuals. So take my experience as one of the many here shared and decide if this is a good place for you and your pets. I believe that it all depends, nothing is totally right or wrong. My biggest complain is that since the first time I took my pet there some years ago, they took him to a back room without me and without knowing or asking who and how my dog is. I have no idea what happened there but they label my dog as aggressive and dangerous. Note that my dog has never bit or attack. He is insecure.
Dr. Wilson and his whole staff have always been amazing to my fur babies. When i had to do the hardest thing in my life, putting my handsome baby boy to rest they were soo kind to me. They sent me a card and a plate with a lovely poem on it also with his name on it. They truly felt my feelings. They were very sympathetic. I definitely recommend you bring your babies here.
So this might be just bad luck or a bad experience for both the dog and the people at the hospital at that time. Anyway you as a customer should know. I am sure the people at this hospital are trained and educated well, and some practices might just spark behaviors that in other context would not appear. Hope this helps customers take an informed decision.
We've been coming here for more than 10 yrs. Always get kind compassionate care. Thanks
I also would like to note that my dogs stays at kennels and takes baths with staff at pet shops without me being present and he has not been aggressive or dangerous.
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