07/01/09

Dedicated, Excellent Care for Your Pet

by Elizabeth333

If you are looking for caring, professionals for your pet's Vet care, this is a wonderful place.

Another Vet seriously misdiagnosed a major illness my cat had, but from day one Dr. Girgis and his staff provided excellent care. The other Vet had rushed the cat through and loaded him up w meds. By contrast, from the first exam, Dr. G. took the time to ask me lots of relevant questions and to thoroughly examine the cat before explaining our options. He never tried to sell me expensive operations, tests or products. In fact, he was very careful not to jump to any conclusions. We explored each avenue as my pet's condition changed with Dr. G. always exuding sincere compassion. He was always willing to explain everything to me and to answer all of my questions fully and clearly.

My older cat's illness was unfortunately terminal. But we were both extremely lucky to have such a kind, dedicated and caring staff throughout the journey and right up to the end. I've since moved from Los Angeles and only hope to find a place that cares as much for the animals as Hollywood Cat and Dog.

• Pros: Compassionate care for furry family member

06/22/09

WORST!!

by malu0611

My dog was dying from heat exhaustion, i was on the way to the hospital and called the receptionist to let them know that it was emergency and i needed help. A girl MIshelle picked up the phone and said carelessly that the Dr was about to leave (dr Gergis) ( 1.40pm on a friday) and they didnt had anyone to help me carry the dog out anyway ( my dog was a 60 pounds eng bulldog) so maybe i should go somewhere else. I started panicking and trying another hospital, i got to TLC 10 min later and they went out on the street to wait for me to arrive, by the time i got there my dog stopped breathing. They still carried him inside and tried to save him, but it was too late. Btw he was still breathing when i was on La brea near Hollywood Cat and Dog. Later i called them back to talk to the Dr and the guy Danny said the dr now was in surgery room and couldnt talk ( but before he was leaving for the day!). I gave them my info and asked them to have the dr call me but no one ever did. They should be ashamed of them self!

• Pros: wost!! my dog died cuz of their poor service!!

05/06/09

Try To Assault You with Needless Tests and Cost

by VitaLusty

My cat was attacked by a large dog and I rushed her over to the Hollywood Cat and Dog Hospital. They put her on the ground to see how she moved. She was fine.

Then they gave me this long bill for an IV to calm her and antibiotics, and x rays and everything under the sun for $700. I told them I can't afford that.

They said, well can you at least get the antibiotics? I said I could and gave my cat the antibiotics for a few days before she started choking on them.

I took her to Laurel Pet Hospital (referred to me by the L.A. Pet Clinic who said I was not the first to complain about Hollywood D&C Hospital and were closing on a weekday). The vet at Laurel said my cat was fine, there were no punctures and she didn't need the antibiotics.

They kept her for observation, took an x-ray of her neck and found she was just fine for a fraction of the price.

Avoid Dr. Girgis.

• Pros: Location, Open on Weekends, Low Cost Vaccinations
• Cons: Not Trust Worthy, Use Your Fear