For The Birds

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Deifilia Cazador

This place is the worst. Ive been to a lot of different veterinarians and this place really is the worst Ive seen. The doctor had no idea what she was talking about, she was rude, they charged me for things I didnt get and they gave me the wrong amount of medicine for my bird. She was so uneducated that she couldnt tell the age of my very common bird when it was obvious to tell by the juvenile feathers, high voice and the eye color. It seemed she didnt care about the well being of my bird at all. Maybe this place discriminates against common inexpensive birds or something because she was completely nonchalant about wanting to put my bird down. I took him to another veterinarian and hes completely healthy and happy. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Ive already told my friends who run bird sanctuaries and shelters about this experience. Not only was the experience terrible but the prices are more than the veterinarians voted best in the country. I find it funny the worst Ive been to is also the most expensive. The other people working here at for the birds seemed nice.

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Gail

I have been going to For the Birds for years with my Budgies and Cockatiels. I get the very best care, advice and service. They specialize in bird care so why take your birdies to anyone else? They carry the best healthy food for your birds and will mail it to you so you (you pay shipping) can be sure not to run out. They are serious about keeping your pet birdies alive and well. Im very happy to have bird vets I can count on. Ive been going to Dr. Van Sant for probably over 20 years and plan to go whenever I get a new bird, when a bird is ill, or somebody needs a checkup.

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A Private User

I have depended on Drs. Laura Bellinghausen & Fern Van Sant of For the Birds for two years and have always had an extremely positive experience. They have saved my pionus life twice [aspergillosis & injury] as well as cared for my conure. They have helped me through several scary nights and always treat my birds and me with respect & sensitvity. I have had other avian vets but none that I trust as much.

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Carmen Rutlen

Dr. Fern Van Sant has been a lifesaver for my cocktail. She offered treatments and meds that other bird vets did not even suggest. She goes much beyond being your typical bird veterinarian as shes involved in depth with the research of avian health and disease to a greater level than any Ive seen. Shes got a very scientific mind and is well studied in her field. Brilliant.

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Jessica Fuhriman

For the Birds has been around for decades and Dr. Van Sants advice comes from years of experience treating exotic birds. Her success rate in mending sick birds to health is very good and her advice in bird care gives you the knowledge on how to keep your bird healthy and live a long happy life with you. I would go no where else to get health care for my birds.

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LD Krenzel

Have you seen Turner and Hooch with Tom Hanks? The scene with the vet was our first day. I had no idea what to expect so Dr. Van Sant gave us the new bird talk. Nearly a decade later my little Mogwai is rarely a Gremlin and every day he charms my heart. We are so happy together and we owe it all to Dr. Van Sant and her incredible team. Thank you.

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Brady Sewall

Took our budgee there for an unknown illness. The doctor was asking us questions and giving us options instead of offering suggestions. Ended up spending $600 and having our budgee die at home three days later. Not a pleasant experience. At least the staff was nice enough to follow-up with a condolence card a couple weeks later.

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Santino Desantis

Cute I love these cute birds these are very very very very very lovely I feel in love with them because they are so cute and they were very very very tiny I just want to hug one I just say hi I used to be scared I know you still have a good one day and it so I want to get a bird

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A Private User

Always the best in care. Dr. Fern VanSant and her team are amazing and so caring. Having hit many, many vets over the years I can say that For the Birds cant be topped. I can honestly say I wouldnt go anywhere else.

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Sarah Lemarié

Dr Van Sant is one of the best Avian vets in the bay area. Always takes your parrot to an avian vet and not a general animal vet - avian veterinary medicine is an huge specialty.

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Lilian Halem

Basically if you are a bird nerd (like I am) you will feel right at home here. Everything you need for your feathered family.

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Gideon A. Marken

The team really cares about birds and their health. If youre going on a trip you can leave your friend in excellent hands.

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Scott Brown

Great vet clinic for all types of birds. Good selection of bird safe toys to choose from as well as perches and food.

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Laura A Vieth

the team is the most caring and professional group you could every want for your bird....they are wonderful!

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Deborah Praisewater

Excellent veterinarian and staff. Caring attitude, good communication, reasonable cost for services.

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