The people at this vet are kind and love animals but when you call yourself a hospital that isn't enough.
My mistake. While I was out of state, she skipped dinner on Saturday night for the 3rd time in the week and then tried and failed to stand in the morning after breakfast on Sunday. My parents took her to Laurelhurst at my request. The doctor gave CPR when she arrived because her heart rate and respiration had nearly stopped. After her heart rate and breathing had resumed the doctor determined through a sonogram that she had been bleeding from a tumor on her spleen.
Since then I have read of many emergency splenectomy surgeries for dogs with similar conditions. Many of these tales end years later after a strong recovery. I have never regretted anything more in my life than not transferring her to veterinary that could have given her a chance.
The only AHAA accredited vet in Portland. We take both of our dogs here. All of the doctors and staff are very knowledgeable and caring.
We had asked about some concerning tumors at her last check up. The vet tried and failed to biopsy them and then dismissed them as likely benign. Now six months later I made the mistake of attributing a one-time vomit, two skipped meals in a week, and lethargy to a combination of her age and eating something at the park. I was worried about her, but we were leaving for a weekend trip so I was planning to take her into the vet upon our return if she was still lethargic.
The doctor was well meaning but lacked the capability, skills, and/or experience to give me a full picture of her condition and said that any treatment would likely prolong her life only for days or weeks. The only suggestion he made was euthanasia and was gravely pessimistic about any options for successful treatment or recovery. I wasn't there, and it was difficult for me to understand to situation. Ultimately, with the strong suggestion by the doctor, I felt compelled to end her life.
When I am ready to adopt another dog I will research veterinaries thoroughly and choose a veterinary that has the skills, experience, and capability to provide meaningful options for helping animals recover from illnesses especially in an emergency when emotions and time inhibit research.
Not only was the staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, they looked after my cat very gently, and my bill was even cheaper than their original estimate!! No (that's not a joke either). I am new to the area but have found a vet I will be using for all my future pet needs, as well as recommending to everyone.
Love these folks so much. I am 100% sure that they have always been really honest with me about my pet's actual needs, rather than trying to tell me things that aren't wrong, or could be 'hypothetically' wrong as I've experienced from other vets. I trust them with my pets! Highly recommend.
In the response to my review below: the owner offered their deepest sympathies and in the same sentence trolled my objective yet negative review hoping to persuade me to change my rating. I will change my rating - from a 2 to a 1 after receiving their 'deepest sympathies'. Poor form Laurelhurst.
I will also pay much closer attention to symptoms of lethargy and loss of apatite so a condition does not become emergent. I made several mistakes in assuming her symptoms were less severe than they were and that she would be fine until after our trip. But, I feel Laurelhurst made the mistake of telling me that her condition was worse than it may have been -- that is a mistake she can't recover from.
I took my dog here for 9 years. She was a strong and energetic dog to the end. Unfortunately, she met her end before she needed to. For 9 years she came here and was treated kindly. However, we rarely saw the same vet twice. I don't know if it was due to turnover or a lack of a consistent care plan. She was always healthy so I had no cause to know of any deficiency in the services they provide. However, my most recent experiences have been heartbreaking.
Staff was sweet, knowledgeable and informative. My kitten was purring for the vets to give him more treats. They definitely try to keep the animals comfortable.
Laurelhurst should be called a clinic not a hospital.
I miss my girl terribly and I'm so sad I didn't know enough, or take her to a vet that knew enough, to give her a chance to live joyfully for another 5 or more years.
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