My experience at Alternatives for Animals has been wonderful. We've been before for non-anesthesia…read moreteeth cleaning, but came this time to address my golden retriever's ongoing food and environmental allergy flare ups, and his general lethargy when taking long walks, etc even though he's only 5. At the appointment, I felt heard and seen with regard to my worries about his overall health and symptoms, as opposed to other vets where I felt his issues were dismissed and a bandaid was applied rather than considering the whole body and systems and his specific needs. I am so happy I was able to find this team! Highly recommend.

I need more stars to give. Dr. Rettig is essential to our family, and I have told her that if she…read moreever moves away, she should just plan that we are coming along with her. From our very first visit, she completely understood and intuited the needs of our sweet dog Jojo, and has kept her healthy and vibrant well into her "senior years" (I use quotation marks because Jojo is about 13 years old but is frequently mistaken for a puppy, given how youthful and energetic she is). I can't even begin to express what a tremendous gift it has been to feel secure that we can handle any health issues that come up for Jojo, with the support of Dr. Rettig and her team. We animal guardians love our little ones so much, and there's nothing worse than watching them suffer and not knowing how to help. Whenever I can surrender enough to completely hand over the assessment and decision making to Dr. Rettig, we always get a good outcome. On more than one occasion, we have seen resolution of an acute issue within 24 hours of our treatment session. It's been truly remarkable. Dr. Rettig is an expert in holistic animal care, but on the few occasions that Jojo has needed specialty help from a traditional vet, Dr. Rettig communicated that to us immediately and supplied us with wonderful referrals. We trust her recommendations completely. Jojo loves Dr. Rettig, too! She is often eager and excited when we arrive at the clinic, which is not the case with ANY other vet we have taken her to see. We all know how lucky we are to have access to such a unique healing practice!

Dr. Kim is the very, very best! She is one of the most responsive, compassionate, caring and…read moreknowledgeable of Vets that we have come across. We have used her since her years strictly in Western medicine and happily followed her when transitioned to a mobile alternative Vet. She helped two of my former dogs with cancer diagnoses, in their hospice care and one in his final moments (Dr. Kim is a true blessing!). Dr. Kim now helps us with our high needs three old Border Collie who has had many physical and emotional challenges since his beginning. She has been there for me (and him) every step of the way. She is a true blessing!

Kimberly was my sick cat's vet when she worked with Silverado vet…read more Very compassionate, honest and knowledgeable

I think my puppy must have fallen in love with Dr. Bane immediately, because by the time the two of…read morethem came out to the sidewalk (Covid precaution) to continue our quite extensive initial appointment, she had his absolutely devoted attention, cooperation, & trust. Dr. Bane's exam (March 2021) was comprehensive and well-beyond helpful. She noted that he had an undescended testicle (totally missed by the staff at a local corporately owned vet hospital, and by me), and spent lots of time offering much needed guidance about his diet -- including offering me a basic recipe that greatly improved upon his home-cooked meals and analyzing what vitamins and minerals should be added to make them optimal. Since I also feed him Carna4 kibble, she went over those ingredients thoroughly as well. As is common with doodles, my pup has a somewhat sensitive gut and itchy skin. When Animal Biome sent a detailed report on his microbiome, Dr. Bane spent half an hour of her own time (no charge to me) consulting with their microbiologist, and then spent lots of time (at a very reasonable cost) going over their report with me and making recommendations. She's been wonderfully accessible and thoughtful whenever I've needed guidance -- most recently about a minimally invasive approach to his cryptorchid neutering and gastropexy, and in a short time I've come to trust her completely. I'm very thankful we found our way to All Paws and especially to Dr. Bane!

Update: My girl has moved on to a better home but I wanted to once again thank AP for their help…read more Dr. Reed is marvelous. Dr. Bane helped greatly by discussing, and literally writing down a change in diet that helped my girl tremendously with her quality of life. Bellah would literally fall asleep while Amy worked on her. Margaret Holiday gave Bellah the gift of mobile ease and was incredibly helpful in so many ways. I cannot write sufficient praise for these women who help animals, and the dog I loved. Thank you.

Truly Lives Up to Its Name!…read more Once again, Wise and Wonderful took excellent care of Charlie, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! Their new office space is open, clean, and absolutely lovely. It's clear they've created a welcoming environment for both pets and their people. A special thank-you to Rebecca, who was so kind and gentle with Charlie. She offered him treats and, just as importantly, respected his limits when he'd had enough of his ear cleaning. That kind of patience, compassion, and understanding means everything when it comes to caring for our furry family members. It's not just the quality of care that makes this place special; it's the genuinely wonderful people behind it. You can tell they truly care about the animals they treat, and that makes all the difference. Thank you, Wise and Wonderful, for taking such amazing care of Charlie, once again! Your name says it all. We're so grateful to have you caring for our furry friends!

This is the 2nd time my 1 year old has seen doctor Power…read more The dog is very active and she was investigating everything in the room while Dr. Power and the tech were in getting ready for vaccinations and exam. He is kind, calm and easy to talk to. A wonderful vet. The tech spent time to explain to me about meds to give before a procedure coming up. I very happy with Wise and Wonderful.

Bonnie is one of those people who has an aura that animals sense and respond to. I had doubts that…read moremassage would be effective on my Clydesdale, because he is so big. However, he responded so well to Bonnie's touch and tone, and his fear that comes from mistreatment in his past faded after just a couple of visits with Bonnie. I can see him relax, hear things pop, and just see a difference in him after he has his treatment. I also have a small mare with attitude, and she also becomes putty in Bonnie's hands. I am convinced that my mare had pain I wasn't aware of, and she now runs and frolics much more than she did before I started her with Bonnie. I am now a believer!

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

Dr. Baldner is a wonderful and caring vet…read more My Pumba LOVES to see her so much he starts going crazy when he sees we are parking at her office. He always leaves there better than how he arrived. I'm very thankful for her, her staff, and their services.

I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Leslie, Dulce, Lindsey, and the entire team here at…read morePaw Chi. They are miracle workers here on earth. Incredibly intuitive and knowledgeable, they gave my baby boy so much more extra time, at a good quality. They saved him and they saved me, and they gave us enough time together to transition gracefully. I thought that my 14yr old dog was at the end of his rope when we found Paw Chi, and they brought him back for many more months, and were able to give him so much more joy and time. The improvements I saw were beyond drastic. An improved heart murmur, reversed beginning signs of kidney failure. So much more mobility, even his sundowning dementia improved with treatment. The amount of love and care they have showed us is above and beyond. I will be forever grateful that we found Paw Chi. I cannot recommend a better place to take your pup.

The love we share with our pets is special indeed. Animals give us unconditional love and brighten…read moreour lives with their unique personalities and quirks. I love sharing my life with animals. But all pet owners know that time will come when we have to say goodbye to our special friends. I had a cat who, to this day, was the furry love of my life. My wife and I adopted the cat as a kitten, and he was our first child. He was a perfect friend. As age weakened him, Dr. Dailey helped us manage his symptoms and keep him as healthy and comfortable as possible. But as time marched on, despite extraordinary care from Dr. Dailey, we eventually had to say goodbye to my special cat. Dr. Dailey could have sold me on anything to keep him alive. And I would have paid it - whatever she asked - just to keep him for another day. But Dr. Dailey told me it was time. That my love for my cat required I do the right thing by him. And that extraordinary medical intervention was not, in her view, in my cat's best interest. Dr. Dailey helped my wife and I do the right thing by our cat. She supported us during an excruciating emotional time, providing us professional, wise and honest medial advise for our family. I will always be grateful for Dr. Dailey and her staff's dedication to our animal's physical wellness - and for their extraordinary treatment of my wife me. Many years have passed since that hard day, and my wife and I remain loyal patrons of Dr. Dailey. Even now, after moving to El Dorado Hills, geographically distant from the clinic, we travel with our dog and 3 cats to have them treated by Dr. Dailey. Because we know when we were most vulnerable - most subject to abuse by an unethical professional who could have extracted from me a King's ransom to prolong the life of my beautiful cat - my family was served honorably and ethically by Dr. Dailey and her staff. I cannot recommend Dr. Dailey enough.

I recently started taking my pets to the Animal Wellness Center after a series of difficulties with…read moremy former vet office. Unlike some of the local vets, this shop is often able to see my pets quickly when needed. They also offer holistic treatment options for those who are interested. I have been happy with their care of my senior dog especially. For me, they strike the ideal balance of recommending all possible treatments, and respecting whichever choice is right for us. It feels like the kind of vet office that was common 30 years ago- in the best way.

Laura is so passionate about what she does! It's incredible to witness her ability to connect with…read morethe animals she serves. She is so compassionate. Laura has helped me with two of my pets and it was so powerful for us!! I highly recommend Laura for all of your pet communication needs.

For 2 years I had a wild cat I named Smokey. He would come to eat but would only approach after I…read moreclosed the door and walked away. Only sounds I heard was growling or hissing. After Laura had a couple of remote sessions with him he began to approach me, would meow when hungry, and would walk right up to me while I fed him, even eating while I was still putting food in his dish. After a couple more sessions he started to rub up to me, head butt me, talk to me. He is now a completely different and relaxed cat. Talks to me, loves to be pet, purrs whenever I'm petting him or holding him, and loves to walk throughout my house, comes when I call to him. His attitude change was so quick after his first session and now after a few more I can truly say he is now my loving boy! From wild to house cat! Thank you Laura, Smokey thanks you too!

I would give Debora 100 stars if I could! She has been a godsend in our lives as devoted pet…read moreowners. Debora has provided our cats with outstanding care, and brings a wealth of wisdom, compassion and knowledge to each visit. Plus she comes to your home, which is very comforting when your furry loved one isn't feeling well! Top notch all around!

Dr. Sayre first saw our pet years ago after our dachshund had a catastrophic IVDD episode. Despite…read morehaving back surgery (with another veterinarian), our dog had lost mobility in her hindquarters and was incontinent. It's been almost ten years since she first started acupuncture on our girl and to this day we credit Dr. Sayre with making it so our dachshund could walk again. She also greatly improved our dog's incontinence issues. She is passionate, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. HIGHLY recommend her!

Great experience. I take care of a cat that has lived outside for years and she got hurt. Dr…read more Chalmers was very clear and concise with me and the cat is doing great now. She was easy to work with and the results were great. My cat was walking on 3 days because of an injury and now you can't tell she even got injured. Thank you!

Took our 12 year-old mixed breed dog to Dr. Chalmers after she began losing energy and having…read moreperiodic seizures, the cause of which could not be determined by our regular veterinarian without a lot more costly testing. Dr. Chalmers did her usual arcane muscle testing before providing multiple detoxifying and supportive supplements plus two homeopathic remedies, which have considerably reduced the frequency and intensity of seizures and reanimated her energy. Dr. Chalmers appears more comfortable communicating with the pet than with its person; she makes a visible strong connection with the pet that for our dog and us has been very beneficial. Alexa, the office manager, is a gem who can explain procedures and the recommended supplements. This practice is a good alternative when more conventional vet care seems less than ideal for a particular condition, and is especially good for palliative care for aging companions.