Liz Cashdollar

Review of Animal Urgent Care Center

Our Corgi decided that climbing on to a night stan...

Our Corgi decided that climbing on to a night stand to get in chocolate M&Ms was a good idea. I caught him in the act but not before he had two pounds. I called AKC Poison Hotline. They recommended get to emergency vet clinic ASAP. This was the closest to us. I called as I was driving there. The receptionist asked if we were aware of the fees. We were not. She told us the fees and payment upon arrival or before treatment finished.

I was nervous and very worried. I felt they were slow but then I was on edge and my husband reminded that everything takes time. Yes, he was with me. Time moves slow when you are worried about your loved one, pet or human. They gave medicine to settle him down within 20 minutes of arriving. They took him to back to establish blood base line.

Everything was explained. All tests printed out, explained and everything documented. We received a copy. Plus they faxed a copy to our vet.

Our Corgi ate a lethal dose. The staff and vet we're very nice and matter of fact. He had tachycardia, high blood pressure and very high glucose. After initial treatments, we opted to finish treatment at home. We were advised that if he made it past 3 am would more than likely pull through. I was explained how to give treatments, how much, etc.

We heard another pet owner come in with a very injured pet. It was intense, the owner was very agitated, shouted, and very rude. He was not treated unkindly just what had to be done. People need to understand the emotions they have in such a delicate matter. Also, that healthcare for your pet is not free.

It cost us less than we thought it would but it cost big bucks. Our Corgi made it through the night.

I am grateful and very glad that Animal Urgent Care was there for our beloved Stutz. We had no options locally.