Washington Sq Animal Hospital

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A Private User

Ive been taking my pets to Washington Square Animal Hospital for over 25 years. Until recently, I was very pleased with their care and consideration. Unfortunately, I have made the decision to switch veterinarians because of what I perceive to be an inappropriate concentration on profit which takes advantage of pet owners at the moment they are vulnerable with a sick animal. My Bengal cat Kumba had lost three of his normal 11 pounds and was becoming lethargic, vomiting and with diarrhea. I took him in to see Dr. Kutscher, who performed a complete physical and blood test. The charge was $350. Dr. Kutscher offered no speculation as to what the cause of Kumbas weight loss might be, and even when the blood test came back two days later she had no suggestions for treatment. Meanwhile, Kumba was becoming weaker and losing more weight. Dr. Kutscher suggested a sonogram would be the next step, and scheduled me for an appointment in two days, five days after the initial exam. She indicated the next step after the sonogram would be an intestinal biopsy using endoscopic surgery. At this point I began to wonder why the doctor still had no suggestions, and why all these tests were necessary. The sonogram would cost another $350, and I cant imagine the cost of an endoscopic biopsy, let alone the invasive nature of the procedure on a sick and weakened cat. I decided to seek help elsewhere. I found another veterinarian in the neighborhood who agreed to see Kumba immediately. After a quick physical exam and a description of his symptoms, the doctor suggested that Kumba might be allergic to his food. He suggested changing his diet to a hypoallergenic canned food. I took his advice, paid the fee of $70, and went home with a bag of Royal Canin vetenarian formula, duck flavor. Kumba began eating the food voraciously, and within a couple of days the vomiting and diarrhea stopped. It is now 10 days later and Kumba has gained a pound and his energy is returning. It is my opinion that Dr. Kutscher recommended this battery of expensive tests not because it was necessary, but because of the income it would generate. She might argue that she wanted to be sure of the diagnosis before suggesting a treatment, but if a cat is exhibiting signs of food allergy, changing the diet seems like a good place to start. When a pet owners beloved animal is sick, they will do anything to save it. I have no sympathy for a vet who takes advantage of this vulnerability to treat a pet owner as a cash cow.

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A Private User

My husband and I recently got two new kittens and a friend recommended Washington Square Animal Hospital and we couldnt be happier!! Dr Lucas and Dr Kutscher are WONDERFUL and excellent Veterinarians. We had our kittens spayed and Dr Lucas did a fantastic job and the kitties recovered beautifully! Also, the staff at Washington Square are super! They are kind and friendly. They answer all our questions and it is obvious they really care about not only my kitties but all of the other pets that are under their supervision. My husband and I cannot say enough good things about this place. I HIGHLY recommend anyone bring their pets to Washington Square Animal Hospital! Your pets will thank you!

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A Private User

Dear William . . . with the presenting complaints, the differential list is long. starting from the most likely to the least likely, it sounds like Dr. Kutscher did exactly what would rule out the most likely first. The dead-end last disease/disorder on the list is food allergy. Its what you diagnose when you have ruled everything else out. its not voo-do, its medicine. trust your doctors.