Kim Earl

Review of Veterinary Specialty Services

Wonderful staff and surgeons! Macy, my 5 year old ...

Wonderful staff and surgeons! Macy, my 5 year old miniature daschund, had an emergency laminectomy after suffering a herniated disk and subsequent paralysis. We drove from SPRINGFIELD IL on the advice of our veterinarian Dr. Saner. Macy was rapidly examined by neurosurgeon Dr. Wininger. He was direct about the options and statistical outcomes. He called about the MRI result and proceeded with surgery. I was kept informed daily about her progress including over the weekend. Physical therapy was imperative and she came home 8 days postoperative. I felt the fees were reasonable.
My only suggestion would be that discharge instructions be more thorough in specific instructions regarding physical therapy with perhaps pictures or a YouTube video reference. I had to do some research on how to perform exercises for her recovery. I did find excellent online articles. I was very nervous about not "doing something right" or hurting her. As a nurse practitioner I have a new respect from the perspective of the patient receiving discharge instructions and understanding their fears or seemingly unnecessary nervousness.

Overall I was extremely pleased with their services and will definitely give a AAA and recommend their facility for emergency services! Macy is running around and has made a complete recovery! We were so relieved when she started using her back legs and then one day she just seemed to take off. We have to keep her from overusing, jumping, etc. Thank you to ALL who took care of Macy!