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Boulder Holistic Vet

5.0 (2 reviews)
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Boulders Natural Animal Hospital - Space, light, and warmth are what make our Reception Area welcoming.

Boulders Natural Animal Hospital

(78 reviews)

I have had nothing but stellar service at Boulder's Animal Hospital!! Always!!…read more My dog has been treated here for the last 14 years. Dr. Brockman and her entire staff are outstanding and go above and beyond to show love and care to my now, senior dog. I wouldn't trust my dog to go anywhere else. I was shocked at some of the negative reviews given here at Yelp. I did notice that many of these negative reviews were written during the Covid pandemic. I believe that just the stress of that alone caused many to be on edge and upset. I really feel it's unfair to personally condemn a person especially if you are comparing them to yourself. You should go here for great care of your beloved fur baby.

We were on time for our cat's first Vet "Well visit" and waited 28 minutes to be seen. The place…read morewas not very clean. Hair of other pets everywhere. No clean towel to put cat on. Floor, carpets, chairs had animal hair all over, even the ceiling and window in our exam room were dirty. "Parasite check" is listed as included in $80 "Well Visit" which I was told prior on the phone. Had to put $50 down on card to "make sure we come to the visit" per staff. Ok. Cat was weighed by staff who kissed our cat, but the scale didn't work. Staff had to get new scale. Vet came in very late, and was more gone than with us. Checked for ear mites with cotton swap and stated cat's ears look fine. We were then charged over $38 extra for the vet looking through a microscope to check for suspected ear mites. That would be - in my understanding - part of the parasite check. Paid $22 for 1 pill of a dewormer that I can get on Chewy for under $6 for 50 pills. Vet couldn't find mites, so why do we experience "crawling" sensation after every direct contact with the cat. No answer, other than Vet claiming we all have cat allergies to this cat only (we were all tested for cat allergies and none of us has it). Dewormer was assured by Vet not to have any side effects, but online research states lots of cats dying or going blind, vomiting, etc. with lots of cats needing to be seen in the ER afterwards. Vet stressed "law" of rabies vaccines required, which is not accurate, and not making sense for an indoor only cat, given the risks of them dying or getting neurological damage and other injuries. Vet made fun of our cat's name and compared it to a public figure prostitute in front of my child. Vet got cat's gender wrong and stated being "confused" when I corrected them. It's on their file correctly! We noticed cat to be cross-eyed, to which the Vet stated not to "insult" the cat. Soon after they saw it as well, but had no idea why, how or whether this might ever resolve. No further info given. The staff was friendly, but seemed unknowledgeable about vaccine laws as well. They changed between "recommended" and "must be done by law". I paid over $140 for a well visit that we were told would be $80, insulted over our cat's name and seeing the Vet (who constantly left) for a total of 5 minutes in a 1.5 hour long time at their office. Vet didn't know dosages or dewormer side effects and staff/Vet were dishonest about possible side effects and what to look out for. I inquired about costs for chipping, and was told to email staff for the costs. So I paid $80 for them weighing my cat, which I could done at home. That was the "Well Visit". The rest was all extra. We are NEVER going back to this office.

Aspen Arbor Animal Hospital - My sweet Rocco.

Aspen Arbor Animal Hospital

(76 reviews)

Our sweet boy, Rocco was the joy of mine and my girlfriend's life and our best friend. We took him…read moreto Aspen Arbor for a routine procedure that ended up costing him his life. Aspen Arbor failed to assess the risks that a dog of his size and age is prone to when going under anesthesia for an extended period of time. The procedure took far longer than expected due to incompetence. After surgery ended, Rocco stayed the next few hours until we were able to leave work and pick him up. They recognized he was in an extreme amount of pain but simply called him "dramatic" and laughed at him. That night was miserable for both Rocco and us. We could tell him he was suffering and reached out to the emergency line they gave us for help. Again, our concerns were dismissed and the vet stated he was simply being dramatic and encouraged us to keep loading him up with pain medicine despite the complications it could present. Unfortunately, Rocco did not improve the next day. He began throwing up in the early afternoon and we again called the vet for help. The vet acknowledged that throwing up was concerning but showed no urgency to get him in until a few hours later, which is time he did not have. We were forced to rush our sweet dog to an emergency clinic 25 minutes from our home and he died on the way after choking on his puke. Aspen Arbor killed our dog and I will not stop until this unethical and murderous practice is shut down. Please do not take your pets here. My fight is just beginning

We travel for work and moving vet to vet is hard but they helped us with ease and everyone is super…read morefriendly.

Mandala Integrative Veterinary Care

Mandala Integrative Veterinary Care

(2 reviews)

Dr Keeney really helps me make sound decisions for my dogs. Her house-calls are invaluable to me…read morewhen I don't have time or ability to leave the house, and the cost of her visits are nearly identical to any store-front vet. She obviously has a deep love of animals, and her care for mine gives me a great feeling. My dogs respond to her in a very positive way. I highly recommend her services.

Dr Keeney started out ok. She makes you commit to 3 months of scheduling, then they change the…read moreappointment day and time almost every time so you have to rearrange your day always around her-she does this at 5:30am and expects you to answer immediately or will cancel on you. I had her seeing my cats for a year, I changed my days to fit her schedule, then she decided to join another practice and when confronted about us not being able to continue to constantly changing the day she just up and cancelled all our very sick animals appointments. She acts like she knows everything, and because she's considered the only holistic vet in Boulder has a long waitlist which she always uses as leverage. Her heart is not invested in treating the animals, she rushes the acupuncture, barely does chiropractic adjustments and charges way too much as she continuously minimizes the appointment time, She left 3 very ill pets hanging as she joined Lap of Love. I told her I would use Lap of Love when it came time to put my babies down and she still just left me hanging. She is out of integrity and takes advantage of people's money for the care that she delivers. I DO NOT RECOMMEND, thank god I was already looking for someone else and found an amazing practitioner that has outshined her by miles!

Silver Lining Animal Chiropractic

Silver Lining Animal Chiropractic

(3 reviews)

Dr. Desi is amazing! My 14 year old Pomeranian mix has been experiencing neck stiffness and our vet…read morerecommended canine chiropractic care to alleviate his discomfort. What I didn't know was how this service can help his allergies as well (coughing, sneezing, panting). My dog warmed up to Dr. Desi immediately and she took her time explaining everything she was doing throughout her assessment and adjustment. She also helped guide me on how to properly trim and file his nails (to be honest I was terrified to do them myself and would rely on the vet or groomer to do them for us). What a difference one adjustment made! After YEARS of allergies, his coughing and sneezing has decreased dramatically over the course of a week (and after only one adjustment). He is also running and playing like he is a puppy again! I haven't seen him this energetic in a long time. I was honestly a little skeptical of this therapy when my vet recommended it to me. After seeing the results first hand, I am a firm believer that canine chiropractic care (in the hands of an experienced doctor) can make a world of difference in the lives of our four-legged family members and I specifically recommend Dr. Desi. My only regret is not calling her sooner :)

I am so thankful to have found Dr. Desi. My 9.5 year old dog has been having a lot of problems…read morewith his back legs. They started a couple years ago and have gotten worse and worse, then were exacerbated from a slip/fall on the ice a few weeks ago. After a trip to the emergency room and my normal vet the response was you'll be lucky if he's around a lot longer. His back legs were sinking when he stood, he had trouble doing stairs, he couldn't walk fast (let alone run) and I hadn't seen a smile on his face for a long time. One treatment with Dr Desi and his back legs have stopped sinking. He's smiling again and while we aren't back to running, he can definitely hop to it if we need to pick up the pace. Stairs...no problem. I wish I'd found her sooner. I'd spent a lot of money on other treatments that hadn't worked. She's the real deal AND she comes to YOU!

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Lupo struggling to breathe and hold himself up at the same time.

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

(120 reviews)

I have used CSU exotics emergency several times over the years and have been pleased with the care…read moremy rabbits have received. This last visit was no different. The team in charge of my rabbits care were exceptional - knowledgeable, communicative, helpful. However, I have noticed pricing has gone up substantially, especially for "companion" rabbits. As any rabbit person knows, a bonded pair should not be separated if at all possible. My rabbit was brought in initially by himself and hospitalized for a few days before I was able to bring his bonded friend. The staff all commented on how much happier, calmer and overall better my ill rabbit seemed with his friend with him. What I was charged for the "companion" rabbit was astonishing. $2,500 for less than 48 hours. A rabbit who stayed in the same enclosure as my ill rabbit and was healthy. Did not need any medical treatment or intervention. I wanted to write this review so that others who may be in the same situation with a bonded pair are prepared for the cost. My total bill for my ill rabbit was very high, but I can more easily justify it based on the care he was receiving. My "companion" rabbits bill - I am extremely disappointed about. Especially since this is a teaching veterinary school, I fear it is teaching future veterinarians to overcharge which could potentially limit owners from being able to afford taking their animals to receive the care they need.

I cannot express how deeply disappointed and heartbroken I am over my experience at CSU Veterinary…read moreTeaching Hospital. I brought my dog, Lupo, there during a medical emergency while we were traveling from North Carolina, and what followed was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. We were already in a state of panic, far from home, trying to make the best decisions we could. Despite that, there was a profound lack of communication, compassion, and transparency throughout his care. We were never offered the option to stay in any rooms, just to rest for a little. Being 45 minutes away while our dog was critically ill created unnecessary distance during the most important moments of his life. The most devastating part is that we were only contacted when things had already taken a severe turn, and that call was not a supportive update, but a frantic, high-pressure conversation where I felt like I was being almost yelled at that he needed to be euthanized immediately. There was no sense of guidance, no compassion just urgency without support. We were not called earlier as he declined, and we were not given a real opportunity to come and be with him in time. Because of this, I lost the chance to have any meaningful final moments with my dog. By the time we were involved, he had been intubated. That was not what I wanted unless it was absolutely necessary as a life-saving measure, and it ultimately robbed me of being able to hold him, comfort him, or say goodbye in a way that had any meaning. That is something I will carry with me forever. When we last saw him, he was placed all the way at the bottom of a cage. It felt impersonal and distressing given how critical his condition was. There was no sense that comfort or dignity in his final moments was being prioritized. To make matters worse, a necropsy (autopsy) was performed without our explicit consent. This was incredibly upsetting and felt like a violation during an already devastating time. The lack of clear communication and consent around something so significant is completely unacceptable. After his passing, the handling of his remains and the lack of communication continued to cause harm. Because of delays and inability to reach anyone, his body was not released to the memorial service we had chosen in time for us to receive his ashes before our flight home. We were forced to extend our stay, rebook flights, and incur additional expenses... all while grieving the loss of our baby. I understand this is a teaching hospital and that not every case has a positive outcome. But communication, compassion, and respect for both the patient and their family should never be optional. At no point did I feel supported, informed, or prioritized as his owner. Lupo was my world. He deserved better. And no family should have to go through what we experienced here. There was no compassion in here. There was only a severe urgency to give us a large bill.

Boulder Holistic Vet - animalholistic - Updated May 2026

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