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    Brittany S.

    I can not say enough great things about Dr Rettig and her amazing team. The care they take to make the experience peaceful and the time taken to really get to know your animal and provide care tailored to the animals specific needs truely makes a huge difference. They have helped us to bring our nervous rescue dog Winnie through her health issues and now she confident and thriving.

    We are writing to provide feedback regarding my recent experience at your facility. I would first like to commend Dr. Williams, who was both compassionate and professional. we fully intended to continue my dog's treatments, including stem cell therapy and acupuncture, under her care. ( Although VERY expensive ) However, after my experience yesterday, I will not be returning to your practice. We brought in my Dutch Shepherd, Guy, for a teeth cleaning. Guy is well known in our community as our mascot .He's completed Canine Good Citizen and advanced obedience training, and he frequently serves as a neutral dog for temperament testing at shelters. During our initial visit, the veterinarian confirmed he was an excellent candidate for this procedure due to his easygoing temperament. Yesterday, the hygienist approached Guy without first speaking to his handler. This lack of communication was unprofessional and caused Guy to bark. I was surprised that a professional would not consult an owner before interacting with a large breed dog. While the hygienist ultimately decided Guy was not a candidate for the cleaning which I agreed with given his approach. I was deeply disturbed by what happened next. After stepping out briefly to speak with my husband, I re-entered the building and overheard staff discussing other clients and claiming that Guy was aggressive and that his hackles were raised. Neither of these claims is true; Guy has no history of aggression. So why even say it? Furthermore, when his handler sent a constructive email regarding this matter, the reply received from your staff was dishonest. Saying Guy barked and jumped up, Gus isn't physically able to jump up due to health issues ask his vet !! The lack of basic communication skills and the habit of discussing other clients in public areas is unacceptable. I am disappointed that a facility would so quickly label a dog as aggressive to avoid owning a mistake in lack of education. Guy was from a local shelter and has years and years of schooling to model the right behavior in social areas. Our mission to to advocate for the breed because so often they are mislabeled by those who lack knowledge. To write that Guy jumped up is a farce as he physically isn't able to. The whole reason or the first 600.00 visit to the facility.

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    Victor N.

    Great place took care of my pit that was having neck issues. She has had spine injuries before and had to have suregery. They were able to get a neurologist to see my baby the next day and get her checked out. Instead of up selling surgery or other things I didn't need. They assured me with rest and pain management she would be ok and now she's back to her ok pittie self

    Dayjahnay D.

    AMAZING! Compassionate Reasonable prices Clean and safe environment I no longer live in NorCal but I came here a couple times my last week in the Bay because my Pomeranian was having shoulder issues. The doctor was so sweet and caring, I loved that they have all of us sit on the floor together, it really brings my shy dog at ease. They were able to give my girl laser therapy for her shoulder which really helped. Also prescribed natural medications to help with her muscles and to relieve pain -bonus, I was able to get all of the meds through their admirable donation bin. I can only hope I can find a vet half as good and honest as this place -which actually they gave me a website that gives me other holistic vets in my area! So thoughtful. My girl is continuing laser therapy but she seems to only need it once a month at most for now and hopefully she won't need it at all soon. I have her on a new diet (Primal), cbd's, DGP, Fish Oil and Hypericum Perforatum. We also do regular exercise! I now have one happy and healthy Pom!!

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    My cat suffers from allergies and we originally went to our "standard" vet for help. We tried an elimination diet followed by various tests. When an expensive blood test eventually indicated an allergy to dust mites, the vet suggested "immunotherapy" for life, at a cost of close to $1,000 a year (with no certainty of improvement). I am a Western trained health care professional but I figured there must be a better option, and Dr. Rettig offered us just that. The office visit was as relaxed as it could possibly be for a skittish indoor-only cat; kitty even sat calmly while receiving acupuncture from this kind and skilled healer! Sushi has been taking several reasonably priced herbal/supplemental pills twice a day for a couple of weeks now. She is definitely calmer and less itchy, and her fur is beginning to grow back around the base of her tail. Woohoo, finally something is helping!! This has been an eye-opening experience for me and a blessing for my beloved cat. I am most grateful to all the wonderful people at AfA.

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    great office that combines western veterinary and Chinese medicine very comfortably. clean rooms and friendly and professional staff

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    Excellent Holistic Vet! Looking forward to seeing the work Dr. Rettig can do with my baby boy

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    Willie our Goldendoodle LOVES Dr Reggit!!! Found our loving dogs weight problem right away. Willie is doing great!!!!

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