Country Side Animal Hospital

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Jennine Nangle

I recently got a boxer puppy for my birthday from my awesome boyfriend Dennis. However, we purchased him from the puppy store late one night at the smith haven mall and he was coughing the next morning. I Immediately took him to the first vet near by our Miller Place home. I would have brought him to farmingville vet but since we moved out here, we needed a close by doctor. Anyways, they made up his bietthday 03/17/17 which made the doctor think he was under weight. (His birthday is April 12) that was the first mistake of many. They kept saying that I said he was lethargic and not acting like a puppy. Which I never said. They gave home an antibiotic that was sorta working than they said lets try this same one for another week. Than he got worse.. rays of chest showed bronchitis... they then told me I needed a better script.. so yes of course I took another antibiotic. Especially since they should have never co to yes an antibiotic that wasnt effective (thank you dr. Rob from rocky shores animal hospital) any way so the doctor gave me an expired antibiotic which I did not realize till I was going to get another refill because it wasnt being effective!!! Furthermore I looked up online that c..-mycen antibiotics become toxic after they expire!!!!!!!!!! I was giving my puppy toxins for days!!!!!!! HE COULD HAVE DIED!!! The manager tried to get the expired script back into her possession and said she would give me a new one. I said I was keeping it just I case ..(lawsuit) she said she couldnt give me a refill unless I turned in the expired bottle.. she than said thats our policy!!!!! What happened to a manager checking inventory to see if its expired ??? Where did the policy go when a doctor gave me expired antibiotics.... $600.00pkus dollars later. I know go to ROCKY SHORES ANIMAL HOSPITAL THEY ARE WONDRFUL THERE!!! thanks to dr. Rob and prescribing the right antibiotics my puppy stopped hacking up a lung in three dayS!!!

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Meredith Kurz

I am EXTREMELY impressed by the professionalism and warmth of the "new" (its been several years now) staff here. They explain everything to me so I become a better watchdog myself and together we can catch any issues. The doctors AND the techs are knowledgeable, courteous and explain everything to me. 1. One of my dogs is getting elderly and special care is taken for her needs. They installed an elevator like table in the examination room so that dogs unable or unwilling to be put on a higher table are elevated up to the doctors level. 2. One dog has a fatty cyst, which is tiny and not growing. They didnt press me to get a biopsy - there is no hard sale here. Of course they offered it as an option and explained how I should watch for any signs of growth or change. 3. The receptionist/secretary is always on the ball. For instance, I was getting my shots updated for a stay in the kennel for both my dogs. They made sure everything was up to date, didnt "push" for odd tests, etc., and - I forgot the paperwork and left it on their desk. When I got home there was a polite message about it, and they offered to fax it over to the kennel, etc. I highly recommend this practice.

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Ryan T.

1ST PLACE for WORST VET ON L.I. Moved from Wading River and had to find a vet near PJ. Took dogs to Countryside Animal Hospital once a year for routine work. First visit was OK, but charged twice as much as expert vet in Wading River. Prior to second visit, called ahead for price quote. Initially quoted $282.98 for bare minimum services that house dogs require- including heartworm pills. While discussing optional services, price increased to $434.80 (snap tests for heartworm). Appointment was made for following day. Few minutes later, received phone call with new price of $487.88 (forgot to add additional fee for office visit with 2 dogs). Agreed to new price, but next day was charged ~$700 (similar to first visit). Dogs were given everything under the sun- even shots they said were not due when reviewing records over phone day beforehand. One dog has been sick ever since. Not eating regularly. Not pooping regularly. Throwing up at least once a day for the past two weeks. All these symptoms occurring since the visit to Countryside Animal Hospital. By far the worst vet on L.I. Will drive to Wading River rather than pay high $$$ for dookie care. Avoid!

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Billy Naguu

Very dissapointed in their deceptive practices. I had used this vet for a few years and really liked them, until this year when my dog went in for a sedated orthapedic exam to evaluate his athritis. He walked in perfectly fine (not limping at all) That afternoon when I picked him up they had done pre surgical blood work and were trying to schedule surgery for torn ligaments I declined and brought him home. I called back a few days later to complain because he couldnt bear weight on that leg for 10 days. This was something that had never happened to him before and was obviously caused by the examination while he was under sedation. Dr. kearns offered to credit me part of the exam fee towards surgery at his facility which upset me even more. Luckily we followed the reccomendations of a holistic vet using supplements and physical therapies he is 100 % fine and regained full use of his leg and substantial relief from the pain and injury caused by the exam. I truly believe that they were deliberately agressive in the exam to try to get me to agree to an unnecessary surgery.

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A Private User

Dr Kearns and his staff nursed our dog back to health for four months. From an emergency surgery (after a horrific dog fight), to daily bandage changes, more surgeries and wound care, he and his staff were supportive, sensitive and helpful. There were days when we doubted if our dog would be able to keep her leg, but Dr Kearn kept the faith and with his expertise and committment to her and us, she is now walking on all fours and back to her spirited self. I truly dont know if we could have made it without countryside animal hospital and the loving care they provided.

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Edie LaBoyne

Amazing physicians/Amazing Staff - took our puppy from a very serious situation to giving him the great care for urgent surgery and post op care. Our pup is doing great thanks to this wonderful animal hospital. I encourage everyone to take their loved pets to this truly amazing office. There is no other office like it! They bring medical care back to the trusting loving state for our beloved pets.

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A Private User

My dog loves country side animal hospital. They have been caring for him since I brought him home 12 years ago. They have given him excelent care over the years with the various bear attacks, racoon bites, scunk sprayings, goose bites and angry fish incidents. Through it all he has always come through because off their wonderfull care. 5 stars all around.

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Joanne Whalen

I highly recommend Country Side Animal Hospital. Doctor Kearns is a compasionate, caring, knowledgeable doctor who I totally trust with my dog. The compasion he showed when my family had to put down our dog was amazing and much appreciated. It is great to have a doctor that truly cares. Thank you so much Doctor Kearns

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