I can't say enough wonderful things about Alternatives for Animals and Dr. Rettig. If you're…read morelooking for compassionate, thoughtful, and effective care for your animals, I wholeheartedly recommend them. When my older dog started struggling with arthritic joints, we decided to try acupuncture, and it truly turned things around. Before long, he was back to hopping onto his favorite spots -- the couch and the bed -- without any trouble. Seeing that kind of improvement meant everything to me. One thing I appreciate most is that I never once felt upsold. Dr. Rettig only recommended therapies she genuinely believed he needed, and that honesty and integrity are so refreshing. You can tell she truly cares about her patients and their quality of life. The entire staff has always been professional and kind, and everyone there is wonderful with humans too -- which matters so much. When my dog was diagnosed with untreatable cancer, Dr. Rettig helped give him the best months he possibly could have had. That gift of time, comfort, and dignity is something I'll always be grateful for. I also love that they carry really high-quality foods, treats and other products, which makes it easy to support your pet's health in every way.

I need more stars to give. Dr. Rettig is essential to our family, and I have told her that if she…read moreever moves away, she should just plan that we are coming along with her. From our very first visit, she completely understood and intuited the needs of our sweet dog Jojo, and has kept her healthy and vibrant well into her "senior years" (I use quotation marks because Jojo is about 13 years old but is frequently mistaken for a puppy, given how youthful and energetic she is). I can't even begin to express what a tremendous gift it has been to feel secure that we can handle any health issues that come up for Jojo, with the support of Dr. Rettig and her team. We animal guardians love our little ones so much, and there's nothing worse than watching them suffer and not knowing how to help. Whenever I can surrender enough to completely hand over the assessment and decision making to Dr. Rettig, we always get a good outcome. On more than one occasion, we have seen resolution of an acute issue within 24 hours of our treatment session. It's been truly remarkable. Dr. Rettig is an expert in holistic animal care, but on the few occasions that Jojo has needed specialty help from a traditional vet, Dr. Rettig communicated that to us immediately and supplied us with wonderful referrals. We trust her recommendations completely. Jojo loves Dr. Rettig, too! She is often eager and excited when we arrive at the clinic, which is not the case with ANY other vet we have taken her to see. We all know how lucky we are to have access to such a unique healing practice!

Kimberly was my sick cat's vet when she worked with Silverado vet…read more Very compassionate, honest and knowledgeable

So helpful and caring about my puppy. Wish I could see them for everything . Kim asked a lot of…read morequestions and gave us a great plan.

I think my puppy must have fallen in love with Dr. Bane immediately, because by the time the two of…read morethem came out to the sidewalk (Covid precaution) to continue our quite extensive initial appointment, she had his absolutely devoted attention, cooperation, & trust. Dr. Bane's exam (March 2021) was comprehensive and well-beyond helpful. She noted that he had an undescended testicle (totally missed by the staff at a local corporately owned vet hospital, and by me), and spent lots of time offering much needed guidance about his diet -- including offering me a basic recipe that greatly improved upon his home-cooked meals and analyzing what vitamins and minerals should be added to make them optimal. Since I also feed him Carna4 kibble, she went over those ingredients thoroughly as well. As is common with doodles, my pup has a somewhat sensitive gut and itchy skin. When Animal Biome sent a detailed report on his microbiome, Dr. Bane spent half an hour of her own time (no charge to me) consulting with their microbiologist, and then spent lots of time (at a very reasonable cost) going over their report with me and making recommendations. She's been wonderfully accessible and thoughtful whenever I've needed guidance -- most recently about a minimally invasive approach to his cryptorchid neutering and gastropexy, and in a short time I've come to trust her completely. I'm very thankful we found our way to All Paws and especially to Dr. Bane!

Update: My girl has moved on to a better home but I wanted to once again thank AP for their help…read more Dr. Reed is marvelous. Dr. Bane helped greatly by discussing, and literally writing down a change in diet that helped my girl tremendously with her quality of life. Bellah would literally fall asleep while Amy worked on her. Margaret Holiday gave Bellah the gift of mobile ease and was incredibly helpful in so many ways. I cannot write sufficient praise for these women who help animals, and the dog I loved. Thank you.

There are not enough positive things to say about this facility. The people who work here are in…read moreequal measure kind, upbeat and extremely knowledgeable. I met them when I was seeking compassionate palliative care for my chihuahua after receiving a serious cancer diagnosis for her along with difficult choices and a poor prognosis. Instead of palliative care, they provided life-saving care for her. Three years later, she is thriving and continues to be well-loved and cared for by the Wise and Wonderful staff. They are absolutely fantastic.

My husband and I recently moved to Santa Rosa from the city and had to find a new vet for our two…read moredogs. After reviewing all our options we settled on W&W. The vet tech was great and so was the veterinarian. They were kind, gentle, and very accommodating to our two anxious pets.

Bonnie is one of those people who has an aura that animals sense and respond to. I had doubts that…read moremassage would be effective on my Clydesdale, because he is so big. However, he responded so well to Bonnie's touch and tone, and his fear that comes from mistreatment in his past faded after just a couple of visits with Bonnie. I can see him relax, hear things pop, and just see a difference in him after he has his treatment. I also have a small mare with attitude, and she also becomes putty in Bonnie's hands. I am convinced that my mare had pain I wasn't aware of, and she now runs and frolics much more than she did before I started her with Bonnie. I am now a believer!

Bonnie is amazing with our horses... they all but fall asleep. Always happier after a visitread more

Dr. Baldner is a wonderful and caring vet…read more My Pumba LOVES to see her so much he starts going crazy when he sees we are parking at her office. He always leaves there better than how he arrived. I'm very thankful for her, her staff, and their services.

I love this amazing vet, Dr. Bauldner and her staff at Paw Chi Holistic Vet. They will do right by…read moreyour pets.

Dr. Dailey and her staff are the best! Small veterinary business with great customer service !read more

I recently started taking my pets to the Animal Wellness Center after a series of difficulties with…read moremy former vet office. Unlike some of the local vets, this shop is often able to see my pets quickly when needed. They also offer holistic treatment options for those who are interested. I have been happy with their care of my senior dog especially. For me, they strike the ideal balance of recommending all possible treatments, and respecting whichever choice is right for us. It feels like the kind of vet office that was common 30 years ago- in the best way.

Laura is so passionate about what she does! It's incredible to witness her ability to connect with…read morethe animals she serves. She is so compassionate. Laura has helped me with two of my pets and it was so powerful for us!! I highly recommend Laura for all of your pet communication needs.

For 2 years I had a wild cat I named Smokey. He would come to eat but would only approach after I…read moreclosed the door and walked away. Only sounds I heard was growling or hissing. After Laura had a couple of remote sessions with him he began to approach me, would meow when hungry, and would walk right up to me while I fed him, even eating while I was still putting food in his dish. After a couple more sessions he started to rub up to me, head butt me, talk to me. He is now a completely different and relaxed cat. Talks to me, loves to be pet, purrs whenever I'm petting him or holding him, and loves to walk throughout my house, comes when I call to him. His attitude change was so quick after his first session and now after a few more I can truly say he is now my loving boy! From wild to house cat! Thank you Laura, Smokey thanks you too!

I would give Debora 100 stars if I could! She has been a godsend in our lives as devoted pet…read moreowners. Debora has provided our cats with outstanding care, and brings a wealth of wisdom, compassion and knowledge to each visit. Plus she comes to your home, which is very comforting when your furry loved one isn't feeling well! Top notch all around!

Dr. Sayre first saw our pet years ago after our dachshund had a catastrophic IVDD episode. Despite…read morehaving back surgery (with another veterinarian), our dog had lost mobility in her hindquarters and was incontinent. It's been almost ten years since she first started acupuncture on our girl and to this day we credit Dr. Sayre with making it so our dachshund could walk again. She also greatly improved our dog's incontinence issues. She is passionate, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. HIGHLY recommend her!

Great experience. I take care of a cat that has lived outside for years and she got hurt. Dr…read more Chalmers was very clear and concise with me and the cat is doing great now. She was easy to work with and the results were great. My cat was walking on 3 days because of an injury and now you can't tell she even got injured. Thank you!

Took our 12 year-old mixed breed dog to Dr. Chalmers after she began losing energy and having…read moreperiodic seizures, the cause of which could not be determined by our regular veterinarian without a lot more costly testing. Dr. Chalmers did her usual arcane muscle testing before providing multiple detoxifying and supportive supplements plus two homeopathic remedies, which have considerably reduced the frequency and intensity of seizures and reanimated her energy. Dr. Chalmers appears more comfortable communicating with the pet than with its person; she makes a visible strong connection with the pet that for our dog and us has been very beneficial. Alexa, the office manager, is a gem who can explain procedures and the recommended supplements. This practice is a good alternative when more conventional vet care seems less than ideal for a particular condition, and is especially good for palliative care for aging companions.