When I brought my Dog to Dr. Slaton's hospital she was very sick. Diagnosed with cancer and…read morebattling days long GI troubles that turned to Pneumonia. It was an emergency and they were willing to take her in and treat her urgently without an appointment and despite having a very busy day. Dr. Slaton saw her right away and was honest with us about her condition at this point and recommended what was best. We decided to try hospitalization for the day and see if she would improve. It was a relief knowing she was finally receiving proper care. They treated her as best as they could and administered medications other hospitals we took her to all the days prior didn't bother offering. She unfortunately did not respond to the medications, she was already so ill. We brought her back first thing in the morning. Dr Slaton and his team made her last moments on earth peaceful for all of us. I am grateful to now know about this practice and will be bringing my future pets to see Dr. Slaton. I wish I had brought her to see him a week sooner (and not the other places I took her to.) I know things would have ended differently. -Thank you for taking such good care of our Pepper girl

Stay away, have been going there a few years and the service you receive is below par. Terrible…read morefollow up and expensive. They do a great job marketing themselves but that is what they are best at. We recently went to Newbury Park Veterinary Clinic and the visit was night and day different. Very thorough, explained options, gave guidance, suggested a conservative approach. Also was surprised a couple blood tests weren't run based on his breed and predisposition to a couple syndromes.

My (third) senior pup and I are so looking forward to see Dr Gonzalez again this week for his 6…read moremonths preventative / well-being check up.. This is not my first review of our beloved Dr G, and I just recommended her to 6 more people again just these past 2 weeks. I always say to people I give her card to: "you will discover she is an Earth Angel - if she moved to a different town, I'd take my pup there... When you find a great vet, they are Gold! She's not only compassionate, present and knowledgeable, but also she does not oversell." Besides all the regular check ups, Dr G. has performed 2 substantial surgeries on my pup in the last 8 years, and has been extremely kind, providing valuable reassuring step-by-step updates throughout, especially aware that I had lost my beloved first dog, (with a different vet), when he did not make it through the anesthesia... In the 8 years Dr G. has been our one and only vet; everyone I have sent to Dr G. has fallen in love with her, and has thanked me for the referral. I trusted Dr G and her small compassionate team with the euthanasia of my precious second dog, Handsome. She is truly an Angel on Earth. At her Chatsworth location, I love that she's created a lovingly cozy "home environment" for the euthanasia experience. That it so needed during that deeply emotional time, and more veterinary offices ought to follow her example. I found her many years ago when I was dissatisfied with a busy veterinary front desk in Sherman Oaks, after they had made errors in my first dog's chart. Unfortunately he passed, and I learned that finding the RIGHT professional truly makes ALL the difference. So yes, I drive from Sherman Oaks. Gratefully so :) I am thankful that my cherished pups are her patients. Her ethics, her care, her kindness, her knowledge, her integrity - she's our number 1!!!

We are incredibly grateful to Gemcore Veterinary Services for the compassion and care they showed…read moreduring one of the hardest days of our lives. Dr. Gonzalez was kind, patient, and thorough, taking the time to explain each step of the euthanasia process. She ensured our dog's maximum comfort throughout, even creating a makeshift pillow so he could rest peacefully. We were heartbroken, but her understanding and gentle approach gave us comfort while making the process completely painless and stress-free for our giant furbaby. She was available the same day and brought in a caring team afterward to respectfully and compassionately assist with our 132-pound dog. The thoughtfulness, professionalism, and empathy shown by Gemcore made an unbearable moment a little more bearable. We are deeply grateful and highly recommend them to anyone seeking a veterinary team that truly cares.

I cannot say enough about Peaceful Paws and the care they provided during one of the hardest…read moremoments of my life. Dr. Chan was incredibly patient, gentle, and compassionate, treating my dog with such dignity and love. What truly set them apart was the entire team...every phone call and text I sent was met with kindness, calm, and genuine care. They made me feel supported and held through an experience that felt unbearable. I had reached out to several places, and I am beyond grateful that I chose Peaceful Paws. I don't typically write reviews, but their level of compassion and going above and beyond during this time meant so much to me. I will never forget it.

I am reluctantly leaving this review after a really heartbreaking experience on Friday…read more We had an appointment scheduled for an in home euthanasia for our sweet senior dog. We were okay paying so much in order to have his final moments be comfortable at home rather than on a cold clinic table, but we had a pretty awful experience. When witnessing this service in the past from other practitioners, a sedative was given to the dog prior to the lethal injection via IV. For our appointment however, the vet explained that a sedative comes before the lethal injection, but instead of setting up an IV for that, she abruptly stuck him in the back with a needle. He began yelping and crying out in pain and frantically running all over our home VERY distressed. It was at this time that the vet informed us it was likely burning and itching inside of him, despite not warning us about that. I went to grab him and bring him back to the couch so I could hold him and she did the same thing again, causing the same reaction. By the time I got ahold of him and brought him back to the couch again to hold him in my arms he was so sedated he was basically already gone. Completely limp and comatose. I tried my best to position him on my lap on the couch while she did the lethal injection, but at that point he was pretty much gone. So his last moments were spent in pain, burning and itching, crying and confused, and running to find somewhere to hide. It did not feel humane and did not bring us any sort of peace about the already impossible decision. We are both heartbroken because he was truly so innocent and sweet and we went out of our way to try to ensure his final moments were filled with peace and dignity like he deserved, but instead we watched him pass in a state of fear and terror. I'm still a bit in shock over how it all went down, but I wanted to share this feedback for anyone considering going the same route. Respectfully, I would look elsewhere.

I absolutely cannot recommend Comforting Creatures enough! From start to finish during this…read moreextremely difficult time, Ann, Erica, and Shana made this experience so comfortable for our family. The compassion and heartfelt care was clear from the first phone call. They went above and beyond and I am so grateful for Dr Shana agreeing to come give our sweet boy a peaceful transition. Timing and location were big factors and she graciously accommodated. It was everything and more than I could hope for because she is so kind, loving and thorough and it showed through and through for the entire process. This is the kind of person you want for a hard time such as this, along with her truly wonderful staff. A million thanks!

This is the third time I've been at the side of a pet euthanized at home and the first time Dr…read more Shana was the vet. She is born for this work. Her capacity to attune my beloved cat, Ollie, myself and all the friends who attended was unparalleled. Her presence, compassion, care and skill left me feeling that this heartbreaking passage was simultaneously excruciatingly beautiful. It felt perfect. I am so very grateful to have found her. Thanks to all that came before me and took the time to recommend her. I'm glad I took your advice.

There are no words that fully capture how grateful we are for Comfort Paws Mobile Vet and the care…read morethey provided during one of the hardest moments of our lives. On very short notice, on a Saturday night--Valentine's Day--they traveled an hour to our home to help us say goodbye to our beloved dog, Griffin. From the moment they arrived, Dr. Bharat Kumar and Zaneta Rocha brought a sense of calm, compassion, and quiet understanding that we so desperately needed. We were complete emotional wrecks, and they met us exactly where we were--with kindness and patience. The entire experience was incredibly peaceful. They created a space that felt gentle and respectful, allowing Griffin to pass comfortably at home, surrounded by love. It never felt rushed or clinical--just deeply human and full of care. One thing that deeply stood out was Dr. Kumar's use of Reiki techniques alongside the traditional medications. It added an extra layer of calm and intention to the experience, and you could truly feel the care and presence he brought to Griffin in those final moments. Dr. Kumar's holistic, thoughtful approach and Zaneta's warmth and presence made an unimaginable situation feel just a little more bearable. We will always be thankful for the dignity and compassion they gave Griffin--and for the support they gave us. If you are ever faced with making this heartbreaking decision, I cannot recommend Comfort Paws Mobile Vet enough. They truly provide a gift in the way they care for both pets and their people.

I had high hopes thinking the $100 drive out fee would be well worth the speed and convenience a…read moremobile vet van could provide (on top of a $80 vet visit fee). Sadly, both the Vet and the tech were not speedy, not convenient, and I have no clue why they have a mobile van if they don't provide their services to clients in the actual van which is nuts to me. Quick summary: I HIGHLY DONT RECOMMEND. They are EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE (way over market and normal vets), you will be pay at least $100 + $80 for them to just see your dog, and if your dog literally needs actual medical services besides the normal routine wellness needs then they don't have the capability to help you but likely will still provide medical care to take your money but according to the vet tech "you must still pay the $180". Heads up: $5 per pill for Clavaillin is price gouging at $150 30 pills. Pet smart & Chewy has it for $2.79 with a total of $83.7 I would have saved $67 using chewy! Cytopoint injections for large breeds need two shots and at my vet they total $147.50 and I was charged $189 so a delta of 32.50 Another reason: they didn't have a simple antibiotic my dog needed and I mentioned to please send to chewy and the vet tech LITERALLY went off on how she refuses to send prescriptions to chewy due to a personal issue (I honestly stopped listening because she was going in a diatribe about a company I love). When I told her unfortunately I have never had an issue with chewy and since she is not the vet and does not write the script I am going to have to request the vet send it there (she was telling me who I can't do business with in my house). At this point and hour In and no help to my dog as the vet tech won't stop talking. Finally after some encouragement from me to the vet I just asked for some allergy shots as I wanted them to get out of my house. They wanted to clean the wound and asked to use MY PRODUCTS to do so. I ended up being scammed out of $500+ for a literal shot and an antibiotic because within 3 day that wound opened and pus was every were and I had to take her to the ER for another $500+. They have paperwork that says if they feel they can't treat your dog then they will refer you to an outside doctor, I wish they had done that, because if they did I wouldn't have been scammed out of $500.

A Vet that Makes House Calls It has become impossible to…read morebring our cat to a vet's office. He will not cooperate. So, we began to use BetterVet (which recently merged with The Vets, phone 844-779-5335). They make house calls and they are very accustomed to dealing with shy or stressed-out pets. They have devised many work-arounds to deal with difficult animals. My cat actually became at-ease with them. I think that they make it work because they really care about animals. Of course, they are also total, experienced professionals that I trust with the health of my cat. Without them, my cat might not be alive today! We've had multiple visits by two excellent care teams. The first was Dr Rashmir, assisted by Sandy. The second team included Dr Hefner, assisted by Cory. I can highly recommend both teams!

This review is long time coming. I can't say enough good things about both Dr. Hefner and Dr…read more Rashmir and their techs. They have treated several of our cats and both of our dogs and I always felt they received the best of care. Our yorkie Evie had spent several days at the ER in Woodland Hills and was diagnosed with meningitis. After her diagnosis, I was happy to have Dr. Hefner manage her check ups and blood work. He has such a wonderful bedside manner and was always very honest with what type of care was within their means versus what would have to be treated by a specialist. Our 19 year old cat received the best of care from Dr. Rashmir and Sandy. We knew she didn't have a lot of time but they still gave her the kindest and best of care. We did several treatments that gave Holly not only a longer life but a better quality of one. This is a cat who was terrified of going to the vet. And I couldn't believe how happy and relaxed she was while receiving care. She was like a different cat. The convenience of Better Vet is unmatched. What is better than the vet coming to you? Far less stress for your pet. And I've never had a problem booking an appointment online. The contact person is very responsive to both emails and texts. I've lived in 5 states, spent years doing rescue and so I've been to a lot of vet offices. This is as wonderful as it gets. We are living in Virginia now where we are originally from. However we plan on moving back to the Thousand Oaks area next year. Recently I had our yorkie at the vet here and it truly made me miss Better Vet.

This company took my dog and cashed my check, then I never heard from them for 2 months despite…read morenumerous calls and emails. I had to track down the owner on Facebook. We exchanged a couple messages and he was apologetic. Then he sent me the remains FOR ANOTHER DOG named Pamzer. On the paw print, my dog's name was misspelled. I'm not making this stuff up. I confronted the owner about this via Facebook and he said it was my fault, I must've misspelled my dog's name on the paperwork. Then he said they should've just spread her ashes at sea. What the heck? I just want my dog's ashes back, which looks like it's not possible. The damage is already done for me, but I encourage others to steer clear of this place!

Paws at Peace, through Simple Solutions, helped me during an extremely difficult time. They showed…read morelove, respect, and care to both me and my beloved pet who recently passed away. They took my dog into their care and kept me apprised of the step-by-step of what would happen so that I felt comforted knowing where he would be at all times. The urn and paw print that were made were fantastic and such a beautiful way to remember and honor my loved one. I recommend their services without hesitation!

We highly recommend Lory (Pet Pal)! She has been coming twice a month to give our senior dog,…read moreMhysa, her Adequan injections, which has helped with keeping Mhysa on the walks she loves so much! Even though Mhysa was never thrilled about getting shots, she absolutely loved Lory -- and our cat would always come out to say hi too, which says a lot! Lory was consistently kind, knowledgeable, communicative about her ETA, and generous in sharing helpful resources and guidance. It gave us so much peace of mind to have someone we trusted caring for our pets. We're only stopping services because we're moving, but we would highly recommend Lory to anyone looking for compassionate, reliable, and knowledgeable pet care.

I cannot rave enough about the care our 11-month-old boy cats received at home from Lory! They are…read morerescues who needed multiple medications at once and were highly resistant to us because we had just adopted them. We were bitten and scratched over several days before we realized that if we didn't get help, our boys would not get over their infections. Lory managed the challenge very successfully, and she even gave us great advice about feeding them and cleaning our living space to help eliminate a parasite for which the boys were being treated. We subsequently hired her team for wellness checks and will continue to consult with Lory about their care, even while we have a great vet. Brava, Pet PAL LA!!