Over the holidays when nobody else was even picking up the phone, Integrative Veterinary Care…read moreopened their doors in our emergency and saved the life of our family Golden Retriever, Basher, who nearly died from inflammatory bowel disease following an obscure food allergy. We owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Mills and her brilliant assistant Sabyl, who gave our grateful family the best Christmas present we could ever hope for-- the life of Mister Basher, our aging but now very healthy Goldie. What more could we say? If you love your pets, this is THE place in the Livermore area. "Two Paws up!" -- Mister Basher review of Integrative Veterinary Care

Dr. Mills and her team love animals and it shows. Dr. Mills and her team have been so great for our…read more"little monster" who became a sweet and healthy boy through our continued and combined efforts. It was our first time with an integrative veterinarian, and it was a wonderful holistic journey that helped us to think outside the box as far as health and happiness of our good boy. Dr. Mills is very generous with her time and explains things very thoroughly with lots of great suggestions for everything from weight loss to dog training. We were helped with understanding how to get our very strong personality boy to become the boy whom we love today. The team at the front of the office handles appointments, answers questions, and processes records and checkout with efficiency and kindness. This is the same for the back end of the pharmacy who fill prescriptions quickly and accurately or the technicians who take back one's furry loved one for blood tests, vaccines, or nail trims in a kind manner to avoid stress. Both pups and people alike are treated with respect and are allowed to be an active partner with this practice. Our boy developed idiopathic epilepsy prior to turning four which necessitated Dr. Mills to refer us to the neurologist Dr. Erik Johnson, co-founder of NeuroVet in Pleasant Hill, CA. We continued with Dr. Mills for all things unrelated to neurology and she remained interested in his seizure progress. Prior to moving to a new state, we had a battery of tests and vaccines to ensure that we had the best possible care before having to search for a new veterinarian in our area. Dr. Mills was able to help us out of a bind from afar that was very much appreciated and for which we are eternally grateful. We encourage others to consider Dr. Mills for your pets needs as she can manage any type of pet from a horse to a hamster. If you should require a neurologist, Dr. Johnson will likely be the great resource for you as he was for us.

"We treat your pets as if they were our own!"…read more Our dog is officially labeled an "escape artist." That's because she is clever and will slip her leash if you give her an opportunity. Nowadays, the staff is wise to her tricky ways. We've been coming here for years, for multiple pets. The care has always been outstanding. They can walk your dog, and also give your dog treats. The boarding also includes a free bath before you pick Fido up. Today, the staff was taking Christmas photos of the dogs. It's just like when you go with your child to visit Santa, except it's a dog instead of a child. And there's really no Santa either. But you get the idea. If you're looking for a place that is dedicated to taking good care of the fido, this is the place.

I brought my sweet kitty cat boy Ezri in after noticing signs of a possible urinary issue. Booking…read morethe appointment was incredibly easy. No phone call, no waiting on hold, just a few clicks on the website and we were set. When I arrived a little early, I figured we'd be waiting a while, but they brought us in right away. Miranda, the nurse who first saw us, was kind and gentle with Ezri, and her calm energy helped ease my nerves. Then I met Dr. Mason, who was just as kind. She listened carefully, addressed all of my concerns, and explained everything in a clear and respectful way. I never felt rushed or talked down to, which is something I really appreciate. Some tests were run, and once the results were ready, Dr. Mason personally called to go over them with me. She was just as thoughtful and patient over the phone, making sure I understood everything and felt confident in the next steps. I'm extremely satisfied with the care we received. Everyone was compassionate, professional, and genuinely seemed to care about my boy. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here or recommend them to anyone who loves their pet like family.

If I could give 100 stars, I would. But I can tell my story and I hope that the management…read morerecognizes the staff who helped me that day, because they exhibited compassion, kindness, and truly supported my family and I when we worked to save 2 abused pups and afford them relief from horrid circumstances. We have shopped at Pet Food Express for at least 20 years. The Livermore location is our "go to" store. The person who has consistently helped me the most over the years is Linda. She is knowledgeable, offers informed opinions, is perpetually polite and positive, and she understands dogs. Fortunately, she still works part time there and I always look for her when I go and the reason I shop there for my many rescues. I spend a lot of time and money there. The long story short: I picked up two 8 month old siblings from Bakersfield from a foster situation who needed a new situation. I did not expect to find two filthy puppies, weak, dehydrated, emaciated, terrified, and covered with fleas and ticks. When I say ticks, I mean at least a thousand on each dog! I drove to Livermore as fast as I could to my usual Pet Food Express hoping to find Linda working. My luckiest day! She was there. My husband met me to help manage the situation. I bought 4 tokens, an excellent brand of flea/tick shampoo, and treats. I knew this was going to be stressful for the pups ( who never were exposed to anything new, were exhausted, and overwhelmed I'm sure). Without Linda's positivity, support, constant check ins for more towels/an extra hand/ encouragement, photo documentation, and communication I'm not sure we would have accomplished relieving those two pups of the misery they were in. I'm posting just a few photos so you can grasp the situation and I can tell you, not everyone is cut out to help abused dogs but Linda- she is a gift. The photos reflect just how many ticks were between their toes, in their ears, attached to the anus, between the pads, clustered all over these poor babies. We pulled dead ticks off for days ( my husband is a retired surgeon). I'm going back today for a second bath and to treat their bone dry fur and skin. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Linda. The manager, Phil, definitely supported Linda while she helped us. Not many businesses would do that except one committed to animal welfare and supporting their customers and staff. Thank you, Pet Food Express. Linda deserves Employee of the Year(s) and thank you for employing people like Phil. If you read this, look for Linda and recognize her when you stop by the store. Her rescue German shepherd dog is posted on one of the banners outside the store (R.I.P.). She an amazing human.

So I was down to my last poo bag for my dog Lola and wrote myself a note to stop at Pet Food…read moreExpress to pick up a supply of bags. I usually shop at the store in Pleasanton but decided to stop by the Livermore store on the way home from work. Wow! What a pleasant surprise. This store is really nice. Very clean and organized. Great products. The self service dog wash area is really nice too. Staff was much friendlier than I experience at the Pleasanton store.

Found this updated post in my draft folder from a year ago or so. Oops. (Dedicated to Moo-Moo.)…read more Kitty showed improvement after just 2 visits. Our local vets didn't think it was possible. More key points I learned: (6) 50-60°F Cold compresses for 2 minutes, then (5) 105°F hot for 2 minutes. Start with cold & end with cold. This gets the blood moving in & out of the area. Warmth is inflammatory, that's why you need to start & end with cold. I bought a bunch of microwavable heat/cold pads. I would put the hot pads in a pot of hot water while using the cold pads to heat them back up. Make sure the urine stays clean looking (bladder emptied 2 or 3 times a day & antibiotics if an infection develops), the skin & genitals get cleaned & dried well to or not get a skin infection. Females - don't cross-contaminate by bringing feces bacteria to the genitals. Infection = sepsis Products I found helpful: cat waterless shampoo, A+D diaper rash ointment & skin protectant (vet recommended because no toxic zinc in it) , & Honey Pot anti-itch wipes.

We just love Dr Maeg! Her holistic approach has been beyond helpful in all areas related to our…read moredog. She has great recommendations! Our dog fell off our bed and hurt his hip and started limping and couldn't sit anymore. It was so sad to see a dog that walked 2 miles daily starting to limp. We were worried about coming to see Dr Maeg bc our dog is a bit reactive and not good with new people. However, he loved Dr Maeg immediately. After his first visit his limp was gone and he could sit normally. After our second visit he was like new. We bring him regularly just bc his appts make him so happy. We are so grateful for you Dr Maeg!

Charly has been a blessing. Words simply don't do justice…read more In the past couple of years (since my last review), I have scheduled multiple sessions with Charly (animal energy healing and human). She's super organized and virtual sessions work great. For animal energy healing sessions, she always deeply listens to concerns, issues. Her care is magical, I have seen so much improvement in my cat's health esp when she's going through rough times. For human reiki sessions, she starts with Tarot cards, and the scalar waves and more. I always feel relaxed post session. The animal reiki sessions have also helped me and deepened my relationship with my pet. I have been also fortunate to take her energy healing class and I have learned so much. i have used the techniques with my cat and I can see the difference it makes. I would highly recommend her! Thank you, Charly.

Charly is an angel. She really helped me deal with the loss of my sweet kitty, Charlotte. I…read moreoriginally made the appointment when Charlotte was still alive and struggling. She stopped eating and we took her into the emergency vet. We had to put her down and it felt so sudden. It was a real shock. I cancelled my appointment with Charly, but then changed my mind and rescheduled it. During our session, she told me that the moment she received my request, Charlotte came through to her and said she was ready to go. This was a great comfort to me. She said many other things that deeply comforted me and confirmed that Charlotte's spirit will never leave me. I am still very sad, but this session helped tremendously. I also had a healing done for myself, which was so very helpful. I felt lighter and less devastated. I also felt Charlotte's spirit all around me. I highly recommend Charly for pet communication and healing for your fur baby or yourself. She is a very sweet and empathetic soul and I feel she is the real deal. I know there are skeptics and naysayers, but I don't care. This experience made a huge difference for me in my grieving process and connection to Charlotte.

I have greatly appreciated the sessions I have had with Charlene. Having struggled with anxiety and…read moredepression at numerous times in my life, I have not only learned a lot about myself through BodyTalk, but have more importantly found tremendous relief through both the knowledge and healing I have received. I felt a noticeable decrease in my anxiety levels when I was going through periods of higher stress, and also found that over time my natural reactions began to shift when being triggered by stress after receiving Reiki and BodyTalk. I was able to handle situations with more calmness and clarity, which reduced the anxiety I may have otherwise experienced. Honestly, I was skeptical at first in how this method of holistic healing works, but it was only through a noticeable shift and positive results that I have come to believe and accept in the abilities of BodyTalk and energetic healing. Thank you, Charlene, for making a positive impact on my life and I look forward to many more times together.

From the owner: Bringing energy and consciousness into focus…read more Specialties: Karuna Reiki, BodyTalk (Animals & Humans), Shamanism, QuantumTouch, SourcePoint, Acupressure, Sound Healing, EpiGenetics and Body Ecology (study of the 7 microbiomes).

My dog, Peaches, was referred to SAGE by her veterinarian in Fresno after she began experiencing…read morebloody discharge from her vulva. Despite their best efforts, her veterinarian was unable to determine the cause because they didn't have the specialized equipment needed to perform an endoscopy and take a closer look. Unfortunately, the earliest appointment available at SAGE was a week away, which I completely understood given the demand for specialty care. In the meantime, Peaches needed immediate attention, so I took her to an emergency veterinary hospital in Fresno. There, they sedated her and discovered a foxtail deeply embedded in her vaginal wall. Although they removed it, they couldn't say with certainty that it was the sole cause of her symptoms and strongly recommended that we keep our appointment with the internist at SAGE. I'll admit that after reading some of the reviews online, I was worried that I might be pressured into unnecessary procedures or expensive treatments. I couldn't have been more wrong. From the moment we arrived, I was impressed. SAGE truly operates like a full-service hospital, with the equipment and specialists needed to address complex medical issues all under one roof. Most importantly, the care and professionalism we received were exceptional. Dr. Miller was absolutely amazing. He came into the room already familiar with Peaches' medical history and had clearly taken the time to thoroughly review her records before meeting us. That level of preparation immediately put me at ease. After examining Peaches, Dr. Miller explained that she appeared to be in very good health. He discussed the option of performing additional diagnostic procedures to investigate further and provided a detailed cost estimate. While the procedure was expensive, it was understandable given its complexity. What I appreciated most was his honesty. He told us that, based on her exam and improvement, he didn't feel additional procedures were necessary at that time. Instead, he recommended monitoring her closely and reassured us that if the bleeding returned, we could contact him directly and he would make himself available. His honesty, transparency, and genuine concern for Peaches meant so much to me. Rather than pushing unnecessary testing, he helped us make an informed decision that was truly in our dog's best interest. We also discussed some ongoing digestive issues Peaches has experienced over the years. Dr. Miller offered helpful recommendations, sent us home with food samples to try, and even offered to write a prescription should we decide to switch her diet. As pet parents, we all want veterinarians who are knowledgeable, compassionate, and honest. Dr. Miller and the entire team at SAGE exceeded my expectations in every way. I am incredibly grateful for the care they provided to my sweet Peaches. Thank you, Dr. Miller and the entire SAGE team!

* We rushed our dog to Sage Emergency in Dublin after he choked on a dental treat that got stuck…read more The X-rays showed that it was lodged at the junction between his esophagus and stomach. Dr. Beth Lieblick assessed everything quickly and chose the least invasive option first. After anesthesia, she was able to push the blockage down into his stomach so he could digest it naturally instead of going straight to a major surgery. Our dog stayed overnight for monitoring and came home the next morning safe and stable. Communication was clear the entire time, and the team was professional, calm, and genuinely kind during a very stressful situation. * In terms of cost, this is emergency care, so it is expensive. The initial diagnostic alone was around 1300 dollars. With bloodwork, X rays, anesthesia, the procedure, overnight monitoring, and medications, the estimate initially went up to 14000 dollars. The final total ended up being about 6600 dollars after adjustments. Even knowing emergency care costs more, it is still a financial shock when you are facing a possible life threatening situation for a family member. * We are giving 4 stars. The doctor and team absolutely deserve recognition for their professionalism and friendliness. The only reason we are taking off one star is the price. While we understand emergency care is costly, the numbers can feel overwhelming. Our advice is to get pet insurance if possible. If a bill in the thousands or potentially over ten thousand would be difficult, it is worth researching emergency options ahead of time. For us, what mattered most is that our family member came home safe.

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

Amazing amazing service. This has helped my 16 year old mare in huge ways! I adore Bonnie she has…read morethe best communication, reasonable prices, and wealth of knowledge! Any time I need some stiffness worked out of my mare Bonnie is right there! My mare always feels good after and I love that she will send pictures and a note of the session performed! The updates and email newsletters are also a really great service. Love Bonnie and the work she does!

I have been to many massage therapists but Susanne is the best. She has flexible hours and that…read moreworks well with my work schedule. She is amazing and i always walk away feeling great!

She is amazing!! Imagine a woman that knows a little bit of everything…read more I drive from San Pablo/Richmond to Dublin just to have a massage with her. She is definitely a healer. She uses crystals also and knows a lot about natural healing medicine from food and plants, and colors. And I am sure she knows more than I can think oI have learned so much from her. She will always go above and beyond to help you, indeed! And last but not least she loves all critters. Yes indeed, she is a talented energetic super woman!!!

The Ranch Pet Resort has excellent facilities for the dogs to run, play and socialize. They also…read morehave excellent staff that loves the pets and spends quality time with them. They took and posted videos frequently and gave us status update. Ruby, our dog, enjoyed her time there and had so much fun playing. We highly recommend The Ranch Pet Resort.

My pupper had an amazing time, she stayed overnight for 2 days. She got to play with other dogs…read moreduring her stay once she passed the temperament test. She stayed Saturday Sunday and picked her up Monday. The only thing that I wish they allowed was pick-up on Sundays. They gave us photos on the first day however I found out if you wanted daily photos/updates, you would have to call in or request it. I took a tour of the facility prior and it looks well-maintained and big open space for your dog to be in when they are not playing outside.