Robert Russell

Review of Uptown Veterinarian

Took my very sick dog in for an exam to Upton vet...

Took my very sick dog in for an exam to Upton vet .The vet spent a very short time examing the dog . No blood work was ordered , nothing was given as an explanation for why she had'nt eaten for a week or what in fact could be causing her illness. The dog was simply weighed and her temp. Taken ! She did'nt check her stomach , ears etc . I was then given 2 pills to give her and told to bring her in the next day for X-rays If she did'nt eat . I was then presented with a very large bill ! 2 days later I contacted another vet took her in and he immediately looked at her eyes , stomach and ears and stated that those areas were very yellow and immediately stated that she's jaundiced . That no X-rays were needed . He then did a blood work up and determined that she was well along and that her chance of recovery was extremely unlikely . If I wanted to put her in the hospital I was given that choice . We both agreed upon putting her to sleep was the best alternative . I then had her put to sleep . I feel that Upton vet experience was inappropriately handled . The exam was a joke , and I took the dog home not knowing anything with regard to what was wrong with the dog . Just come back tomorrow for X-rays if she dose not eat . It would appear to me that Upton vet is about $ . I would suggest that you consider carefully what vet you chose , and meet the vet first and describe Circumstances with regard to your pets condition . Also ask what the fees are connected with the services . I then contacted a wonderful vet at another pet clinic and got the answers I needed ! I would not recommend Upton vet to anybody ! and would never go back .