Category: | Veterinarian |
Address: | 951 Beards Hill Rd, Aberdeen, MD 21001, USA |
Phone: | +1 410-272-8656 |
Site: | friendlypawsvet.com |
Rating: | 3.3 |
Working: | 7:30AM–7PM 7:30AM–7PM 7:30AM–7PM 7:30AM–7PM 7:30AM–7PM 9AM–5PM 12–5PM |
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Donald Bryan
This is the worst Veterinarian in the world. If you want to spend way too much money, get unnecessary tests and treatments, and then be made to feel bad about being a pet owner every visit, go here. They constantly recommended more and more treatments and tests, including prescription foods to supposedly help one of my dogs lose weight. I already use Blue Buffalo weight control food so Im not using Ole Roy or some other cheap junk. Their estimate on what he should weigh though was at least 10 lbs lower than any other vet, and not realistic unless he got down to a bone bag. My new vet (Animal Care Center) in Joppa is farther away, but I went in and asked for what my dog should weigh, and they matched what my old veterinarian in another state had always said, and that was only 1-2 lbs lower than his current weight, not 12 lbs lower. In a 30 lb dog that is a HUGE difference.) When one of my dogs got an aggressive cancer they gave me a hard time about not wanting to do all kinds of treatments and tests. She was a 12 year old Shepherd mix. Their estimate was that the surgery was going to cost $3K to $5K and maybe more. They flat out said she probably wouldnt survive the surgery, and if she did she may only live another year after. During the first 6 months shed have to be in a cage almost constantly to try to immobilize here since they were cracking her chest open. She had never spent a day in a cage in her life so that would have been torture. I opted to have her put down to stop her suffering, and the people all just kept acting like I was being a cheapskate. I had already spent almost $2K on the tests and lab work so far. I would have spent the money if she would have had a full recovery and happy life. I wasnt going to torture her to keep her around for maybe one more year. That would have been the selfish option. With our cats they were just as bad. They wanted our male cat on prescription weight control food. All vets before or since say he could stand to lose a lb or two but hes a fixed male cat and because of the types he is, hell be stockier. Our other cat started to lose weight slowly for no apparent reason even though she eats like a horse. They checked her out and wanted to do some extra diabetes testing and put her on insulin. I dont know what they couldnt find out about on their already over priced blood work. Our new vet immediately said she had a slight thyroid issue after her first standard blood work. Shes on a half a pill twice daily and they are very cheap pills through the vet. The old vet did the same bloodwork and never brought that up, there were chasing phantom diabetes that my new vet has said there is no reason to suspect. These guys are just out to gauge you every chance they get. They prey on unsuspecting pet owners in their times of need, and if you dare to question them or their expensive treatments they say you shouldnt be cheap and should do what the doctor says. Even though that doctor only runs in the room for a few seconds, mixes up information between your animals if you bring in multiple at once, and then takes lots of extra days off. My wife and I had vets we trusted for many years until we moved to the area. This was the closest place when I needed to get my dogs in somewhere fast to get them shots to stay on base. I should have looked further and asked friends like I eventually did. I cant think of any redeeming quality of this place and will highly recommend everyone stays away until they shutter their business.
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Noel Budnick
We arrived at our appointment 30 min early. We were shoved into an exam room where we waited for 40 minutes past our appointment time. My sick dog had to go to the bathroom. I took her out and on the way back. I asked the receptionist how long it would be. She said another hour. I asked, what did you say. She said, yeah we have to take the scheduled appointments first. I said I had a scheduled appointment for 40 minutes ago. Then she started making excuses about "there is another vet in the back still doing surgery, and people have been bringing in their sick pets, bla, bla, bla." My dog is sick, I made an appointment and my dog doesnt get to be seen. We left the office. Time to find another vet. Its a shame, because I actually like Dr. Price. Its his receptionist that needs to be fired. The Web site is not telling the truth about the wait time. I have never been in there and spent less that 2 hours sitting around. Not acceptable!!!
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Jessica Smith
This morning I had to put my beloved dog down but after calling Animal Hospital of Havre de Grace, where Storm has been going since we adopted her in 2001, I realized that the Animal Hospital is NOT A HOSPITAL, they are simply just a vet clinic. When I called them this morning and explained to them that I had an emergency with Storm, they told me that they had appointments only, that the doctor wouldnt be in for an hour. That basically goes to show you that they in fact are NOT an animal HOSPITAL. This is the 2nd time that we have had this encounter with the Animal Hospital of Havre de Grace. My family and I feel completely disrespected in our time of need. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED.
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Lindsay Cox
I have been taking my dog to Friendly Paws (formerly Animal Hospital of Havre de Grace) since 2011. Dr. Price, Dr. Hagood and all the technicians have always been nothing but wonderful and compassionate toward myself and my pet. They are not at all pushy with product recommendations and services are very reasonably priced. Recently, we had to put our 13 year old family dog down. Everyone at Friendly Paws was very compassionate and gentle with her. They made a very heartbreaking situation tolerable for both Malice and our family. I highly recommend this vet clinic and I sincerely appreciate all of their hard work and dedication.
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Jessica Midwig
Grooming Review: Took my 13 year old Bischon poodle to get groomed today. The experience was AMAZING! Called to make the appointment on Saturday hoping for availability and they took him right on Monday morning. Dropped him off at 9 and he was ready by 12:30. Staff was friendly & sweet to my dog, and the groomer was gentle & listened very well about his sensitive skin & skin tags. On top of all this, the price was just unbeatable! The best hair cut Ive seen my sweet pup have in YEARS! Im so happy with this & certainly will be returning!
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Lisa P
I have never been seen for our appointments ON TIME. I have waited at least 30 minutes after our appointment OR MORE every single time! Not only that, but everything was insanely expensive. I told the Vet about my tight financial situation after rescuing a cat from being hit by a car who turned out to be pregnant AND we had the kittens, and he still tried to run a vast amount of unnecessary tests that I could not afford. Now I am in debt, and my cats are no different than they were before I drained my bank account.