[echo11]

Country Oaks- in Summerfield. Dr Rameriz is a wonderful caring vet.

[staceygolf]

I agree about the PAWS review--incredibly expensive. Leesburg Vet has the best prices around for vaccinations, etc.

[Marathon Man]

We have two cats that don't care much for car rides. So we use Dr. Smith of Health Pet The Mobile Vet. She and her assistant come to your house in her truck and provide services either in your house or in the truck.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

Do the pet have to be “referred” there or can you call and make an appointment?

You do not need a referral....just call.

[GeoGeo]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

Do the pet have to be “referred” there or can you call and make an appointment?

I know some things you do not have to be referred, but I can't speak for all instances because I don't know.

[Aw Man]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

We use Dr Drumm, he has a great touch for not stressing our dog as he approaching initially.

The staff is the same for several years.

Fees were lower than most.

Doesn't push services

Nice place very caring

Across from Colony


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We agree about Dr Steve Drum and his entire staff at Colony Animal Hospital. We've been very pleased in all respects.
Contact: 352-633-7327, colonyplazaah.com

[Bonnevie]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I'm going to get a lot of backlash about this, but be cautious with UF. They love research and like to do a lot of testing. I have personal experience of what all else they wanted to put our golden through to "maybe" come up with a diagnosis (after $1000 of tests already done) when he seemed to have some kind of muscle wasting problem and was losing weight. Our vet at Park Heights on 441, Candice Manganaro, did extensive research on the issue and came up with four things it could be. We could test for two, not treat for one without a muscle biopsy done by UF that would only diagnose if they hit the right spot of the right muscle. There was a fourth option that could be treated with a month of serious antibiotic.

One of the two tests was negative, we refused the muscle biopsy at UF because of the chancy outcome ($2500, no guarantee of a diagnosis), and Dr. M said the antibiotic treatment wouldn't cause any harm if that condition wasn't the cause. We went with that.

We have a happy, healthy 10-yr-old dog who has regained all his weight and muscle mass. We have been with Dr. Manganaro for six years, with our guy and two fosters. She's the best in my book.

I agree that UF can sometimes be lacking. Remember, they are a teaching hospital so your animal is being cared for primarily by vets just out of school. My dog got horrible treatment there, was in ICU four days and never had basic chemistry labs done. (when I complained, money was refunded) unfortunately, my dog almost died. When I got him home it was a month before he even barked again and now has permanent seizure disorder. I don't think an attending saw my dog at all during his stay, just interns and residents who had a know it all attitude and failed to do routine blood work.