Bullard Animal Hospital

Reviews 6

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Catina Wilson

I have gone to Bullard Animal Hospital twice now. Previously, I had taken my dogs to the Atlanta Humane Society. However, its difficult to get in when something is wrong with your pet. After reading the reviews, I decided to take my dog to Bullard because she had lameness in one leg. First, I was pleased that they were not only open on Saturdays, but were willing to take a new, walk-in patient. The facility is very clean which is very important to me. However, I was really impressed with our being seen quickly. the vet assessed my dog, completed an x-ray, massaged her and provided recommended medication and exercises. I was impressed that the vet was open about the fact that while surgery could resolve my dogs issues, that it wasnt a guarantee. She gained my trust by not pushing expensive and unnecessary services. About a month later, my second dog fell ill while being boarded.He was taken to a different vet for treatment and was given medication. A day or so later, he started having seizures. Because I trusted Bullard from my first experience, I called and again was able to bring my dog in as a walk-in. Again, we were seen promptly. They called the other vet to understand fully both the diagnosis and treatment. Because my dog is 12 yrs old, a senior wellness profile (e.g. blood work) was recommended. Additionally, the meds were flushed from my dogs system via IV, and the vet asked me to stop giving the medication. The next day, the vet walked me thru the blood test results. Nothing major was seen. She gave me guidance on what to feed my dog and asked that I bring the dog back in if his appetite didnt return in a couple of days. My dog is doing much better. No more seizures and hes back to my happy, playful dog. This morning, I received a follow up call from the vet checking to make sure my dog was ok. I have never had this happen before. This facility truly cares about your pets. The prices, while not cheap, are very reasonable. Overall, I am happy with their service and will bring my dogs here for everything including their vaccinations going forward. Highly recommend this hospital.

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Laura Sawyer

Today this vet decided to kill a poor puppy. I was in the process of rescuing said puppy today of 1.5 years. Between the owner, breeder, and myself there were many stories of issues going on with this puppy from bad behavior to biting. It was in the interest of the puppy to be rehomed and worked with for training for rehabiliation. Unfortunately the owner decided today that she was going to have the dog put down one way or another. The owner brought the puppy to her vet who refused to put him down, as further training was only needed. She the owner called and called around until she found a vet would would essentailly kill her dog. This just happened to be this vet. I and the breeder attemped to call the vet to see if the puppy was killed yet as the owner said she signed him over. Unfortunately we were too late and the vet within an hour of being dropped off had already put him to sleep. I therefore sent them a message here to notify them of their wrong doing as they essentially had only killed a dog for no good reason. There is difference in putting down a dog, and the act of murdering one for no reason. This is the response that I recieved from them "I apologize that this is a tough situation for everyone to be in.The final decision that was found to be in the best interest of the family was made in consultation with a veterinary professional. The final decision rested with the owner."

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Jennifer Montano

I personally have taken my dogs to this vet for the past 7 years. I have recommended it to a lot of people including my neighbor!!! My neighbor had taken her dog here to get him vaccinated and after a week of being vaccinated he passed away. The same day he died he was taken back to the vet and we told the vet that he has not eaten and just doesnt want to even get up. Now this dog I had personally played with him on Monday before he had gone to this location. He was happy and playful dog. Very sweet pit bull. But the same day which was Wednesday he started to act strange. He wouldnt eat drink or play at all. We decided it was just the vaccines that made him sad. Sunday morning he still was not well. He hadnt eaten at all!!!! Just a bit of water. So we decided to make him chicken soup to cheer him up ..which he loves!!!! And he wouldnt even take that. I called in Monday morning and they assured us that it was just the vaccines that had made him sleepy and sad. We took him today Wednesday. And the doctors ran some tests and did an X-ray. . Everything was okay and they sent us back home . Its 10:08pm and he just passed away at 8pm tonight. My neighbors are upset the kids are crying and wont let the dog go. This is not the first time the dog has been vaccinated. Never going back to this location at all.

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Sharon Hall

I have never had anything but compassionate, intelligent treatment here. I have 9 animals, and have been coming here for a very long time. They are the best! People writing these reviews who dont have all the facts about a case should refrain. Vets cannot treat a patient if the owner doest authorize treatment, and if the owner asks for euthanazia, the owner is the only one authorized to give treatment instructions for the animal, not the breeder or the man off the street. If a dog eats carpet and the owner doesnt have the sense to treat that as an emergency or authorize treatment, there is nothing a doctor can do about that. The dog will die if it cannot get rid of the obstruction. I have even brought in old, dying feral cats for assistance and Dr. Bullard has euthanized them without charge because it was in the best interest of the animal. I have 9 animals, and have been coming here for a very long time. They are the best! They will work you in if you need to come without an appointment, and are there for you. However, you have to do your part as an owner, too.

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Anna Floyd

My step mother brought my sisters dog in after he got ahold of some pork and started getting an upset tummy. This dog has a history of getting stomach infections from pork, a fact this vet knows because weve been taking him there his entire life. Instead of treating him for a stomach infection, they admitted him, tested for all sorts of things, including diabetes and pancreatitis, did x-rays, hooked him up to an IV and pumped fluids into him, kept him overnight and most of the next day, and scared us all half to death. When my step mother was finally allowed to pick him up, she was told he was being treated for a stomach infection, and she owed $700. This never should have happened in the first place, because all they needed to do was read his chart history, and they have done nothing to make this right. Theyve essentially shrugged their shoulders and said, "tough luck, pay up."

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Kerington Youmans

We have been long time members of this veterinary, and until recently with Dr. Bullard retiring it seems like the care for the pets went away and the people running it now just want money. To give you an example of what we mean: we called to find out pricing to find out if our dog was pregnant. Remember we are current customers. $60 office visit $150 for x rays So Im paying an office visit lol I thought new patients get that charge. Called westside vet. $60 for x rays $0 for office visit (past client) For all of you reading this review I think you know what to do from here until some changes are made at Bullard......Im no longer going there or referring people. Good job guys for tearing down something Dr Bullard worked so hard on!

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