I took my 7 year old male boxer here on Wednesday , July 26th 2023 for lameness in his left back leg and swollen lymph nodes. I explained to this vet that my boxer was experiencing leg issues for 2 months in different limbs and getting slightly more lethargic over time. The vet took his temperature, which was normal. He then felt him over quickly , and sent us off with pain medication and an antibiotic. I asked if he would be doing blood work, or any other testing for the lymph to confirm it's an infection or what it could be and he said "no could be mild infection or something else that the meds would clear up", since he wasn't showing any other symptoms. I asked but what could cause this swelling? He said "hard to tell, but something these things just happen but work themselves out". I asked if we should do X-rays or MRI of his leg. He said "no I would not suggest that at this point, probably just sore muscle that will work itself out with pain meds, not worth the money and effort at this point"... We were there for about 15 minutes including check in and check out. I could feel something wasn't right so I called for a second opinion to another vet Saturday July 29th 2023 and they suggested I take him immediately to ER vet and ask for a lymph node culture and MRI. I took him that day to the ER in Indianapolis. They did a culture of the lymph nodes and X-ray. The X-ray showed no break, but they suspected a serious tear. The culture came back Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 as blastomycosis dermatitis - a very time sensitive, life threatening fungal infection ! We took him in that day back to Indianapolis. Serious infections only have a survival rate of 50%. Some dogs lose eyesight and have eyes amputated. It attacks bones. It attacks the skin. It is a living organism that is simply trying to survive by eating your pet....My boxer is under 24/7 care right now for this serious fungal infection that SHOULD HAVE and COULD HAVE been caught earlier if this vet did not act so lazy and careless in his "diagnosis" - and I say diagnosis very loosely as he did zero testing to really even diagnose my baby. Thank God I am a watchful advocate and had the brains to seek a second opinion. My family and I are now emotionally prepared for this battle as we go through the dangerous treatment of killing the fungus. Fungal die-off can cause extreme detox distress. Please pray for my boxer, Ziggy is his name. Send positive thoughts of strength , comfort, healing, a calming spirit surrounding him (and us), and full recovery. read more

When I brought in my puppy with diarrhea, the vet gave her medicine he had made but did not check her for a parasite. She did not improve. I took her to Dr. Jack Chaille at Best Friends Veterinary Clinic, and he recognized right away that the problem was probably a parasite. He tested her, determined which type it was, and prescribed 2 medicines. In one day's time, she was doing better. After she finishes her medicine, Dr. Chaille will test her again to make sure the parasite is gone. If the vet at Eastside had been more thorough, she'd be better by now.​ read more

There are positives and negatives to bringing my pets here. I have made two visits to ensure it wasn't a one-off. Positives: 1.) Called and was able to get an appointment either same day or very quickly 2.) In and out within 15 minutes Negatives: 1.) It was very impersonal, like a conveyor belt. I brought my cat in for a possible UTI and doc had already diagnosed it before I got there. I got ushered to the room, and doc didn't even introduce himself or ask my name. He just drew up some meds after half-listening to what I was explaining, gave my cat the shot, said it would last two weeks, and then he told me to follow him to the lobby, where he handed me a bag of food. Then he went about his other business. My next appointment was similar. Taken to a room, doc came in, asked a couple of questions about if he was straining or not, gave him another shot. He then said he was going to get me some other medicine and left the room. About 15 minutes or so went by and he came back to tell me to go to the lobby, and shut the door. I was working on putting my cat back in the carrier when a vet tech came to tell me the same thing. I felt rushed. Went to check out and doc handed the tech a bottle of medicine. No one explained what it was or what it was for, or even that it needed refrigerated. Fortunately, I was able to decipher what was written on the label, but it just seemed so dismissive. 2.) The techs were rude to customers over the phone. I was waiting on the doc and someone called about bringing in an animal that day and the vet tech rudely said that they could but they'll have to wait as doc was very busy. When they hung up with the person, the techs complained about them openly and loudly. I get it, customers can be difficult, but there's a time and place for that. 3.) My positives above are also negatives, as it explained why I was able to get in so quickly. Overall, it felt as if I was inconveniencing them, or as if they didn't want to be there. I'm considering taking my animals elsewhere, just to ensure I'm getting the best care for them. If I'm not listened to when explaining my pets symptoms, as I'm not sure what's going on, it would be beneficial if the vet would listen and explain what could be going on or how to help my cat.; not just give him a shot and send me on my way. read more

I'm not in California, I'm in Columbus Indiana. This Vet is incompetent! His license should be revoked! I took my dog here twice in five days. My dog could not sleep, he was coughing a lot, not eating. First visit he said he had a bit of a fever, and gave me antibiotics. My dog went downhill, so I went back, second time he gave me a anti-inflammatory. I asked him about my dogs gums being so pale, he blew it off. My dog got seriously ill later that night and my daughter drove us to IndyVet Emergency hospital in Indianapolis. When we arrived my dog was in critical condition. The Vet knew what was wrong within minutes. My boy was on oxygen and they did x-rays immediately. He had fluid on his lungs and had Dilated Cardiomyopathy. My dog was 7 yrs old and had to be euthanized. Stay away from this so called Vet at Eastside! read more

if I could give him 0 stars I would. DO NOT TAKE YOUR PETS HERE. He has no clue what he's doing. he absolutely botched a spay and neuter and his employees let my dog wake up from the surgery banging her head on the crate. she was covered in blood from busting her head when I came to get her. He then misdiagnosed my grandmas cat with kidney failure WITHOUT running tests. Turns out he has a mass in his stomach another vet felt the second she put her hands on his stomach. He's been there multiple times in the course of a year and he never once pointed out the growing mass. He now may die because of his negligence and ignorance. read more

Dr. Cooper has been our veterinarian for 17 years. He is caring, compassionate and overall an amazing doctor! I would recommend him for anyone! His office staff are friendly and very knowledgeable! read more

We've taken dear Toby and Maggie here, anD the doctor is so skilled in giving shots without either dog noticing. Really skilled!