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AA Animal ER Center

3.3 (81 reviews)
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Avoid this place at all costs if at all possible... they told me my dog had a strained back muscle and sent her home when she was locking up during an emergency visit... after trying to upsell 'cold laser treatments) The next day she was bleeding from her nose and mouth, blue pearl found out she had internal poisoning that they could've treated/ reversed had they caught it the day before when they said she had back pain. She ended up dying four days later at blue pearl.

Milo
RaeAnna S.

They deserve negative five stars. While I knew this beautiful boi for only twelve days, the pain of losing him is intense. Euthanasia is never easy; the experience at AA Animal ER in Palm Harbor turned what should have been a peaceful passing into a real-life nightmare, and the memory will haunt me for the rest of my days. All euthanasia stories are sad, but this one is horrific. I am beyond angry. Milo was brought to us as a stray from Holiday. While not a fan of other cats, he absolutely loved humans. His purr was so loud, as was his growl at any cat who ventured near his condo. Milo loved chin scratches and belly rubs. His neutering at Planned Pethood on 6/19 was routine, his SNAP was negative, and he appeared to be healing nicely. However, something changed on the evening of 6/30. Milo was crying out, and his chest was heavily heaving. I texted our vet, who told me to keep a close eye on him and unless he deteriorated, bring him to the office in the morning. Within two hours, I knew Milo couldn't wait. His crying had intensified, his heart was about to pound out of his chest, and he had discharge from his nose and mouth. His temperature was only 94.6. I rushed down to AA Animal ER to get him some relief. I wish I didn't. The treatment both Milo and I received was despicable. In retrospect, I should have let him pass on his own - it would have been much less traumatic than what we experienced. But, I went to the ER to find him HELP, not to put him down. Upon our arrival, I found their doors were locked. I rang the bell; no one came. I rang twice more; no one came. I called and was asked, "Did you ring the bell?" They wouldn't allow me in the building ("because this is an ICU"), when I objected to that, I was told, "You're more than welcome to go somewhere else." There was nowhere within a reasonable distance TO go. I had to hand Milo over to them and fill out the papers outside in the dark. I was told that the doctor would CALL me. No, he wouldn't come out, and I couldn't go in. He would CALL me. A long time passed and finally he called. He told me that the oxygen wasn't helping him, that he couldn't hear any heartbeat because his lungs were so "harsh." I asked what should I do? The notes from the visit indicate the reason for euthanasia was "Financial Constraints" rather than the heath issue that led to the euthanasia recommendation. I was not given any options for any treatment or tests nor the price to perform them. He only said that Milo wouldn't survive diagnostics. They finally brought me around the entire building into a harshly lit freezing room where the euthanasia would take place. I waited at least ten minutes before the vet brought Milo, wrapped in a towel, to me. The sedative was given in Milo's stomach rather than via catheter, and it had no effect on him. In the notes, his weight is listed at "0." I can only surmise that the dose wasn't enough. When the vet placed Milo in my arms, he was really struggling, flailing, throwing his head back and crying out. The vet (Kyle Kushubar) at my strong request finally administered the euthanasia drug. I've never seen that drug take so long to work. When Milo locked eyes with me, I could read his mind - he was so confused. He was asking me what was going on and why couldn't I help him. To add insult to injury, as I struggled to open the door to leave with Milo, the vet just stood there looking at me. I had to ask him twice to please open the door for me. His response? Just push the bar. Seriously? The amount of compassion that was shown to Milo and to me was ZERO. That poor boy didn't deserve to die that way. The staff and that vet won't give Milo another thought. I, however, will carry this pain and the guilt I feel for bringing him there, for the rest of my life. I'm so sorry, Milo. Additionally, I just realized looking at the invoice that they charged for euthanasia AND they charged for "IV Catheter Euthanasia" which was not done. Vet said he wasn't going to try to catheterize Milo and injected him in the stomach.

Daisy's hurting!
Jenifer M.

We have been to the center 2 times since we moved here a year ago. Once with Finn, our Beagle and again with Daisy, our Chihuahua. The staff is very friendly and helpful to all of our needs. When your pet hurts you hurt! They are on a 1st come basis and by the severity of the case. We waited both times for about 3 hours but I would wait a lifetime when it comes to helping our pups! You never step inside of the actual ER Center... they come out to your car and your baby stays with you until its your turn. Then a nurse comes out and takes them inside for the examination. I feel the prices are very fair considering most times its after hours that you need services rendered. Kind compassionate staff. Doctors are knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We will return if needed...lets hope we don't need to!

Chihuahua woke up with abscesses upper tooth. Our vet is not open on Saturday. AA was the closest ER. Very professional and kind . Fees were very reasonable. If we lived closer, AA would be our regular vet!

Maddie, our pup that wasn't really treated 5/22/22

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