Pros: 1. All of the staff is very nice…read more2. I think it works. I'm on old dog #2 receiving Accupuncture, ozone therapy, Chiropractic and herbs. I can't say (because I'm no expert) if they live longer or not but I can say it makes their latter years more comfortable. Also bloodwork is much improved. Cons: 1. It's expensive. $100 a month ish. My dogs give our family so much joy and are top priority in my house. Their quality of life means a lot to me so I justify it.

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE! I went in there today wanting to meet the holistic Doctor. The office…read morepersonnel would not let me meet any doctor. Kept telling me I had to make an appointment. Explaining to them several time that I was not going to make an appointment, my dog already sees 3 different vet and that I just wanted to meet the holistic Doctor. They had no information packets on the different therapies they offered. When I asked about gold bead therapy they told me to "google it". I explained to them that I already had and that I wanted to meet the doctor who would perform this therapy. Long story short I left w out meet any vet and almost in tears. In an around about way I got my questions answered. I will not be taking my animals here. UPDATE: I sent Dr. Lowell (the holistic vet) an email about my experience in his office. The following day I received an email back from his office personnel. My email never reached. And they proceeded to tell me I can call him for an additional charge of $45. This place is a F***ing joke!

I agreed to take on a foster puppy that was coming in from out of town and I would be meeting for…read morethe first time at Blue Pearl. We had very limited information to give Dr. Marin but she listened to what we knew and started right away with a very thorough exam. She was extremely kind, compassionate, and very communicative throughout the process. Dr. Marin worked on the puppy throughout the night, called with an update, and met with me after already working for 12 hours to discuss the plan of care moving forward. Because of Dr. Marin, this little girl's future is very bright. I hope that if I have another pet emergency, Dr. Marin will be on staff! Also, to honor Dr. Marin, we've decided to name the puppy Maren.

We got there at 11:40 am waited until 2:20 pm and we still hadn't seen a vet. We were told they…read morewanted to observed our dog but yet no one checked in on us regardless of their concerns. If by assess they meant just writing down the symptoms he was experiencing and taking his temperature yes, that's exactly what they did when they took him to an examination room.

Went in to view Dr Lowells office and to meet him. Very disappointed with his staff and lack of…read morecustomer service. After leaving I wrote Dr Lowell and email and received a response the following day. I will post both emails for you to read. I didn't not reply back.

My vet in Carson City referred me to Dr. Lowell because my old dog has bad hips and I wanted to try…read moreacupuncture and chiropractic to help her. She had also been seriously ill (poisoned) in her back yard and had lost some strength in her hind legs as a result. Anyway, everyone at Holistic Pets was just wonderful and I noticed a difference in her movement right away. She was comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire treatment and even dozed a little! We are going back for another treatment this week. I just wish we could get a two for one special - dog and human!

We took our fur babies in this morning for their annual vaccinations and wellness checkups…read more Everything went well initially. Upon arriving at home our female cat puked up her breakfast, we initially thought it was a reaction to the vaccines. She was acting normal being playful and loving. A few hours later my wife noticed her face swelling up and her being lethargic. We contacted the vet and they directed us to bring her back immediately. Upon arrival a tech was waiting at the door and took the cat from my wife and rushed her to the back. After a short time Dr. Heinsch came in and explained to us that the cat was experiencing anaphylactic shock which they deemed an emergency and administered treatment. Thanks to the vet's quick response and treatment or this could've been fatal. Dr. Heinsch and her staff were amazing and took great care of our fur baby with the utmost compassion and sympathy. Thank you so much!

I took my cat to VCAA Animal Hospital for what was supposed to be a routine checkup and microchip…read moreappointment. During the exam, the veterinarian told me they felt a concerning mass in his abdomen and immediately started talking about expensive testing that would cost thousands of dollars. I told them I needed to talk it over with my wife first and asked about financing options. That's when the conversation went completely off the rails. Before a single X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, or any other diagnostic test had been done, they started talking about euthanasia. Not as a worst-case scenario after testing. Not if a diagnosis came back confirming something terminal. Right then and there. I was told my cat was likely in significant pain because of this suspected mass and that if we couldn't afford the testing and treatment, putting him down was something we should seriously consider. I was honestly stunned. How do you go from "I think I feel something" during a physical exam to talking about euthanizing someone's pet when you haven't even confirmed that there's actually a problem? I left that appointment upset and decided to get a second opinion. The second veterinarian was shocked when I told them what had happened. They did bloodwork, X-rays, and an ultrasound and found no abdominal mass whatsoever. None. In fact, they even joked that whatever was felt during the first exam may have simply been a buildup of feces or something similar. Other than the hyperthyroidism my cat was already being treated for, they found absolutely nothing that suggested he was suffering from a serious condition or living in severe pain. That's the part that still makes me angry. I understand that vets aren't perfect and mistakes happen. What I don't understand is why euthanasia was even part of the conversation before any testing had been done. That's not a small thing to bring up. You're talking about somebody's family member. You don't start talking about putting an animal down based on a guess. To me, it felt like fear was being used to push us toward thousands of dollars of testing. Maybe that's not what they intended, but that's exactly how it came across. When you're telling someone their pet may be suffering, may have a serious mass, and may need to be euthanized, people panic. That's exactly what happened to us. My wife and I spent days worried sick over something that turned out not to exist. What makes this even more disappointing is that we were already clients and had been bringing our two dogs there as well. After this experience, we'll never bring any of our animals back. If your pet receives a serious diagnosis here, get a second opinion before making any major decisions. In our case, that second opinion completely changed the story and probably saved us from spending thousands of dollars chasing a problem that wasn't even there.

Stopped by Meridian Veterinary Care located on E Natoma Street in Folsom, CA. This veterinary care…read morehad in-house pharmacy and in-house testing center as well as several veterinarians in its staff. Both my dog and cat visit this location and they love the pet doctors here. Today, 2/13/26, had to pick up flea and heartworm medications for my dog and flea medication for my cat. Talked to them in the morning and had it picked up before the day was over. Talk about a great service. Thank you, Meridian Veterinary Care!

Beautiful & calm vet center…read more Dr. Stamm was amazing as everyone says in the reviews. My dog is shy & anxious but she let Dr. Stamm examine her -- I have a Great Pyrenees and some vet are afraid of her because of her size. Dogs know when people are afraid of them, and she must have had a calm demeanor. I love the holistic approach to vet care (they still have full vet services) and I specifically sought out this place. Very happy with our new vet.

Lila is one of the most gifted healers I have had the pleasure of meeting. She has the most…read morewonderful, loving, motherly energy and makes me feel safe immediately. She is extremely intelligent and has a knack for explaining the inexplicable. Her knowledge about acupuncture, energetics, and overall mental health is astounding. Her treatments leave me feeling physically better than when I was walked in, emotionally relaxed, and mentally open. She is truly magic & to receive a session from her is nothing short of life giving and often changing. She's really really good at what she does & I feel so blessed to have found her.

I came to Lila after I had hurt my back and that 'knot' was working its way down to my glute. This…read moreinjury coincided with an incredibly challenging time in my life. Which, of course! Physical issues always show up with stress. As someone with Lyme disease, I was already familiar with the healing power of accupuncture and thought it would help with my back and glute. Lila blew my previous accupuncture experiences out of the water. She helped heal my body and along the way, she was an incredible guide to navigating the emotional side of loss, grief, and uncertainty. I came to Lila pretty broken in all aspects of life and I now feel amazing in body, mind, and soul. More recently, I tore my meniscus and couldn't weight bear when I saw Lila. The next day, I was walking with a limp but it is progress! She was working with the inflammation but also the muscle memory and fear of a fall that hurt so badly, I was scared to use my knee. I needed to get through that mental block to encourage physical healing as well. Whether it is physical, emotional, or mental, Lila will help! I am so thankful she came into my life at such a critical time. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Amanda is an exceptional boarder. We know that our dog, Sully, is always in the best hands. Amanda…read moresends us daily pictures and videos in which we can see Sully is ridiculously happy playing and running around with the other dogs. In addition to treating Sully like a part of the family, we also know Amanda is highly qualified and experienced in case something happens. We never worry about Sully and he is always super excited when we arrive and immediately ditches us to go play with his friends (aka the best feeling ever for us)! We trust Amanda to take care of Sully the same way we do and we are so glad we have found her.

I was lucky to discover Sama Dog when looking for a place to board my 17-month-old Cavapoo near…read moreNevada City. Every other option consisted of kennels with scheduled exercise and social breaks. At Sama Dog my Sparky was quickly and easily incorporated into the home life of Amanda and Renee and their two dogs, Violet and Bennie. Amanda listened carefully to my concerns and desires for Sparky as he had recently been experiencing significant separation anxiety with all the changes in our lives. She sent me daily videos and messages. Sparky slept in the bed with her and Renee as he is used to sleeping with me. She worked on methods to calm his barking and anxiety. She makes healthy dog biscuits which he loves. I could tell her attention and care was focused on Sparky's well-being. It was if he was away at a private camp. Sama Dog is any pet owner's dream and source of peace-of-mind. Sparky ended up staying 8 nights due to extenuating circumstances. When I picked him up he was clean, healthy and very happy. His barking and anxiety has noticeably lessened. I am so grateful for Amanda. I can 100%, unequivocally recommend Sama Dog to any pet owner!!