I thought about writing a review for Catisfaction for a while but never seemed to get around to it. However, after my precious kitty, Sammy, suffered through a kidney stone and noting the excellent care he received, I felt it was about time to recommend this clinic.
I'm grateful for the knowledge both Dr. Gandy and Dr. Belser possess, as they certainly decreased his pain level and made sure he was comfortable. When my Sammy was ready to return home to us, after the staff made sure it was safe for us to do so, he had to be on daily fluids. Before we took him home, the staff trained us on how to administer the fluids as well as the side effects that might occur. Of course, that still didn't stop me from freaking out after my boy started bleeding after giving him his daily fluids. Slightly panicking, I call the clinic and they reassure me that everything's fine.
Flashback to a couple of years ago, when I first thought of recommending Dr. Gandy and her clinic. My Sammy became more of a grouch than normal, and one day, he sulked behind our TV stand. I could tell he was in pain. We took him to the vet immediately. That evening, we were called back into the clinic. Dr. Gandy herself informed us that they ran some tests on my Meezer, and the results weren't good - our diabetic Siamese had pancreatitis. She couldn't say for sure whether Sammy would live. After I started crying, Dr. Gandy let us back into her office to give us some privacy. She told us that she was going to take him home with her in order to monitor his condition, and that they would keep us updated. That night, she took him home and kept him in a toddler's playpen (that he promptly jumped out of, the rascal).
Sammy was at the clinic for an entire month, during which time I got acquainted with the idea that my boy wasn't coming home. The staff kept us updated on his condition, but made sure not to give me false hope. Throughout the ordeal, Dr. Gandy was compassionate. We were potentially waiting for the news that my precious baby boy had passed away without me, and Dr. Gandy understood how much pain we were in and guided us through it. She's more than just a vet with knowledge of cats, she's a cat lover and a human being. I couldn't be more grateful to have someone like her take care of my fur baby.
Eventually, my sweet boy was able to come back home to us. Again, I cried as I held him in my arms and listened to him purr (I'm a sentimental crybaby if you couldn't already tell). I don't know what would've happened if we let another vet handle my boy's care during that tumultuous time, but I know he wouldn't be beside me as I write this review. Now, my Sammy is a diabetic with a previous history of pancreatitis and was recently diagnosed with IBS. We look forward to celebrating his twelfth birthday in January and continuing his care with Dr. Gandy and now Dr. Belser. Needless to say, our two-year-old terror of a "kitten" is under their excellent care as well.
Thank you Dr. Gandy for helping my Meezer and enabling me to see his beautiful blue eyes every day!
I can't recommend this clinic highly enough, and unfortunately, my words are unable to express the sheer gratitude I possess for Dr. Gandy, her staff, and her clinic. If you live around the Madison area and have a precious feline, DO NOT hesitate to take them to see Drs. Gandy and Belser! read more