Karen, Amanda and crew at Calm animal care have top notch bedside manner and go the extra mile…read moreevery time. These folks are animal lovers and that shows in the care they take in their work. Great follow up and clear instruction on treatment. The only downside is the long drive to get there from Bigfork but it's well worth the trip. Highly recommended

I began working with Dr. Rachel at Calm Vet about 9 months ago, initially bringing in my…read more6-month-old dog. At that time, Dr. Rachel diagnosed him as underweight and suffering from degenerative myelopathy, hip dysplasia, and arthritis. This felt incredibly alarming--especially for such a young pup. I consulted the breeder immediately, who was stunned and advised me to get a second opinion. According to established veterinary consensus and research (e.g., OFA guidelines and DM testing protocol), conditions like hip dysplasia and degenerative myelopathy are not typically confirmed in dogs under 2 years of age due to skeletal development timelines. I was also strongly encouraged to give him a weight-gain injection--likely B12 or vitamin complex additives--which I declined. Instead, I began supplementing his meals with peanut butter, veggies, and hard-boiled eggs, and he quickly gained healthy weight without any medication or intervention. Next, I brought in my 6-year-old lab for a yeast infection and a limp in his hind leg. After paying over $600, I was told he needed surgery. I followed her instructions for rest, and one week later, he was walking and running just fine without surgery, rehab, or any invasive treatment. It was clearly a soft tissue injury that resolved on its own. In hindsight, this too felt like a clear misdiagnosis--one that could've led to unnecessary surgery if I had blindly followed the advice given. Another concerning moment came when I said the younger dog would miss our long walks due to his brother's rest period, and Dr. Rachel offered an anti-anxiety prescription for my puppy. That felt like an unnecessary escalation, especially for a healthy, social pup reacting normally to changes in routine. The final straw came recently when my lab got another small yeast patch. I requested the same antibiotic that had worked before, but Dr. Rachel denied the Chewy order, reportedly leaving me a voicemail I never received. I followed up repeatedly. Eventually, I was told to just pick up an over-the-counter antibiotic spray. I already had some from the last round, but it wasn't helping, so I sent a photo. The assistant then said he must come in--and sent a nearly $400 estimate just to get medication. This included an exam, skin sample, bloodwork, and meds--with no option to skip parts of the bill to get him the relief he needed. It has become clear to me that this clinic is more interested in profit than in pets. There is a consistent pattern of misdiagnosis, over-diagnosing, over-medicating, and recommending invasive or costly treatments that often prove unnecessary. It no longer feels like my pets are being treated with individualized care--it feels like a business model built on fear and upselling. I am going elsewhere. After multiple experiences of premature diagnoses, excessive costs, and a lack of collaborative dialogue, I no longer trust this clinic to put my animals' well-being first. I want a vet who listens, respects owners' insights, and practices medicine that's grounded, humane, and not profit-driven.

Boomer loves her, and so do we! She's used to big dogs and ours is so happy when she comes over. I…read morehighly recommend Lisa and this service!

Lisa provided awesome horse care for our 2 horses while we were out of town for a week. She sent us…read morephotos of the horses, bonded with them, and we felt so comfortable having them in her care. As a matter of fact we have booked her for 2 more times. She does does a terrific job and we highly recommend Triple L Pet Sitting Services!

Our dog loves to go here. We have used them for years when we have out-of-town travel. Convenient,…read moresafe, and dogs are always happy!

This place is a LIFESAVER!!! We were in Whitefish visiting a friend during a really long road trip…read more(AK to MI) and we needed a place to drop the pups for the day while we explored Glacier NP (which of course is not dog friendly). Now it was a Thursday and there are several kennels near Glacier and apparently they where all BOOKED! Kind of panicked I expected bad news when I called here but was soooo happy to find out they would be willing to watch the dogs for the day! The place is really cool! The owner, Mike, was so friendly and very accommodating when we asked about a later pick up (their normal pick up time is 6pm). The dogs seemed to have a blast and the cost was extremely reasonable, $25 for both dogs! Would definitely use again when we are back in the area!

Dr. Rankin and Dr. Thompson have taken really good care of my previous cat and my current cat. I…read morehave been with this clinic for years and they always explain everything clearly, give options and costs. I am happy with them and will continue to go to their clinic.

Dr Kelly Rankin is the most amazing veterinarian I've ever had…read more My little baby boy Pomeranian started to lose fur after he was fixed at 1 year old. When I took him to my vet in California, he said "try melatonin, you know this breed has issues with alopecia". I knew this didn't look like alopecia because my older pom has alopecia and this was very different, he was too young and it started after his surgery and he was itching badly. While spending the summer in Montana, I took him to a new vet in Whitefish, and they ran allergy tests and came back stumped, as he had zero allergies and they had no idea why he was losing fur, and it was getting much worse. About a month later, I was speaking with a local groomer, she mentioned Kelly Rankin being really good with skin issues and recommended I try her. I booked immediately. She took this issue very seriously, immediately recognized that my little boys skin was itchy, inflamed and showed signs of something more going on than just Alopecia. She was thorough, took her time and was so knowledgeable. She listened to the history and took me seriously. She set out to find the cause and never gave up trying different treatments. 3 months after seeing her, our pup is so much better and his fur is coming back in. I'm so grateful for her persistence and care.

I would highly recommend GingerBred Dog Care and April for your doggie walking needs (as well as…read moreboarding). She loves all furry creatures and will give your friend that extra attention he or she craves. I've seen her in action with Brixton, Ginger, and other dogs so no reason to leave your dog in a kennel ever again!

Where to start.... meeting April, and her meeting my little Lucci has literally changed our lives…read more Lucci is a rescue, who suffered some abuse in his previous life, and was holding quite a grudge. I've had a few different dog trainers attempt to work with him, with slow to no results. He's a challenging little guy, but an absolute love (full of kisses) once he trusts someone... but that was a very small circle of friends and family (most of whom don't live in LA). So, I was without reliable care for him. It was preventing me from being able to travel for work as much as I needed to, and was also sad for him to have such a limited social circle. Then, a friend at work told me about April. I will admit it took a few weeks to call, and I was expecting similar results as we've had in the past. Our appointment finally came, and well.. what happened next still amazes me. Within an hour, not only was she able to pet and leash my usually untouchable-by-strangers dog, but he was rushing up to give her kisses?!!?!! I was shocked and happy and emotional and just so very very relieved. In the last 6 months or so, she's been working with Lucci regularly, and the change in his demeanor is astonishing. He's a new little man. He has overcome an aversion to big dogs, made friends with many other dogs and returns to me happy and relaxed. I'm able to have friends over to my house without being concerned about him being aggressive, and needing to go in his crate (where he would bark non-stop). Instead, we now have a great routine for having people over, and he is actually excited to see friends come over to the loft. I've been able to travel stress and guilt free, knowing that he's having a fabulous time in my absence. ....and this last week, for the first time since I've rescued him, he was able to go to an off leash dog park. He did great! No issues with dogs or people, and just enjoyed himself. I'm so incredibly grateful for what April has done for us both.

Poor Experience - Won't Be Returning…read more Took our dog in for a routine visit, but the whole appointment felt rushed. The vet tech was unprofessional and gave no explanation about what was happening. Our dog was dragged to the back and returned with scratches on his face. When we called afterward, we were told it was from a muzzle supposedly used on previous visits--which is simply not true. Very disappointed with the lack of care and communication.

We have gone to Central Valley on and off with our pups for…read moreseveral years. They are a drive for us so sometimes in the past we have gone to Whitefish Animal hospital. Actually many times to Whitefish. Central Valley staff are always professional and get you in quickly. In contrast Whitefish Animal hospital- I call them from time to time as I did today. The lady on the phone said we have you as inactive....which is weird since I have gone to them off and on for years...I said I go back and forth with Central Valley. Her suggestion, "We are two weeks out you you should go to Central." When I called Central Valley they are getting me in next day. Central Valley has my business from now on.

Had to get our pup neutered and we were very confident to hand him over to the staff....they took…read morevery good care of him and followed up with a phone call to heck on his welfare. They took care of our 22-year-old dog for many years.

Bigfork animal clinic is exceptional. Our vet (China) is a carrying thorough doctor. We have been…read moretaking our English Springer for 9 years. We feel completely confident with her. The staff is superb. They explain every procedure and have been instrumental in our boys care. If you need a veterinary for your beloved pet this is the place. Highest recommendation possible.

Disregard the low reviews of people who can't even spell... Place provides solid care, friendly…read morestaff, solid pricing, and I will bring my pup for anything they can handle.