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I brought my cat here late at night after he threw...

I brought my cat here late at night after he threw up multiple times. It s an ER, so be prepared for long wait times.
Tl;dr: they got the job done, we were treated with courtesy, and I believe my pet received the right treatment. Details:
They saw him after an hour or so of waiting, recommended bloodwork and imaging and gave me prices so I could choose what to do. After the first X-ray was inconclusive; they sent us home after hydrating him and we came back the next morning for a follow up X-ray since my cat wasn t improving. There was an even longer wait since their computers were down and they wanted a radiologist to read the x-rays (they were concerned about a foreign body). I was given a worst (potential surgery) and best case scenario (recovery while observing at home), and the price ranges for each of them. In the end, my cat did not need any invasive procedures and got better on his own. A lot of people commented that they are money-oriented, but I think it makes perfect sense for them to tell you all the financial options for any possible outcome (there is a lot of difference between $600 and $6000), and it also makes sense for them to be prepared for the worst possible outcome for the pet, even if it s unlikely. I wasn t happy about waiting so long, but they kept me informed, told me all my options, and in the end did the right thing for the well-being of my cat. All the records and procedures were transferred to my regular vet after I left in case follow up was necessary. They also offered me snacks and water when I said I hadn t eaten anything all day. I have no idea how they operate if your pet is a regular patient here, but as an ER, I found their services satisfying. Would recommend.

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