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layer555

West side vet recommendations?

My cat needs a check up. In the past I've just go to the clinic I took him to when he was rescued, but that's all the way in Sun Prairie.

I live on midvale near the beltline, so anything west Madison will work.

Posted Jun 10, 2015, 8:33 PM UTC

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madman86•

If you're willing to drive the 10-12 minutes Spring Harbor has been awesome. We have two cats and a dog, all of whom are cared for at Spring Harbor.

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IcedchickenKing•

I have an italian greyhound. We thought he was was starting to develop a seizure disorder in the year leading up to our move to Madison. My fiancée and I have always found and retained good vets, but when we got here we went to spring harbor and talked about the next step in preventing his seizures they suggested an allergy test based on research the vet did prior to our first visit (after we called to make the apt and had his file sent over) instead of just starting the meds like our previous vet had wanted to do.

We had been feeding him chicken and he was allergic. So now we have special food/treats and he is a happy, healthy doggie without any seizures / skin irritation.

I also referred a co-worker to spring harbor for their dog who wouldn't stop chewing his fur and he ended up being allergic to the landscaping the dog was rolling in.

I drive to them from the west side by M and PD. It's roughly 20 minutes away with some traffic.

I don't get a kick back from them, I swear. They just saved me from putting my dog on some serious drugs that would have ruined his life by just going the extra mile. I recommend them to anyone who needs a vet.

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uncamad•

They go the extra mile for your pet, because you go the extra mile for Spring Harbor.

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jackjack3•

Spring Harbor is amazing

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primatologica•

I've really liked Companion Animal Hospital at the corner of Watts and Gammon. Dr. Kai is awesome.

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Riusaldregan•

We take our two dogs here still, despite having moved to the east side. Dr. Kai is very awesome.

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n609mike•

All Pets on Gammon is pretty good but if you are willing to drive out to Oregon you will save a ton of money going to Country View.

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layer555OP•

A coworker suggest all pets as well, I'll probably end up going there

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BuckyCop•

All Pets has been awesome! Specifically Dr. Erin!! I have taken my dog there for the last four years and my friend's take their dogs there as well. They have done some amazing work from routine check ups to emergency procedures. Highly recommended!

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Detono•

Only commenting to agree with this post.

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n609mike•

I would recommend calling to check the price difference at Country View. Its almost funny. They are very good too.

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flinxomada•

Lakeview http://lakeviewvetclinic.com/ ( where Odana meets Monroe and Nakoma roads)

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layer555OP•

Hey that's really close, thanks!

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coleavenue•

I take my Shiba Inu to A Breed Apart just north of Mineral Point on Gammon and they've been great.

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Icarus_Jones•

I'd just like to give another recommendation for A Breed Apart. We've been going to them for ever! We now live on the far east side and make the trip because they're so great. They've never tried to upsell us on anything, or recommend unnecessary tests/procedures. I just can't say enough good things about them.

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jessypants•

We go to Pineview Vet Clinic, which is about 6 minutes north of Middleton on Hwy K. We adore them. http://www.pineviewvethospital.com/

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Zab11•

We've been very happy with Sauk Point vet clinic. Unlike our last vet's office the vet there spent a surprising amount of time with me just discussing our dog, and their rates were far cheaper.

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loki00•

A Breed Apart has been amazing for us.

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HammerTimeHTFU•

Sondel Family Veterinary Clinic. Recently voted the best in town. Dr. Sondel is an amazing clinician and person, and their facilities are absolutely top notch.

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