Josh has been the most helpful of the several different physical therapy services we have tried…read more Our 12-year old large golden retriever had TPLO surgery on both of his back knees several years ago. Last year he started having difficulty getting up. Josh has not only significantly helped Speedy with his mobility, but he has taught us so much about how to help Speedy ourselves. Not just home exercises but also what good progress look like in his stance and movement. Last but not least, Speedy loves his time with Josh and is so happy to see him every time.

My geriatric pup had an unfortunate event, which led him to loss of function in both of his hind…read morelegs. I initially took him to another therapist in Valley Village, but my dog was so anxious the ride there and at the clinic, there was no way I could take him back. That's when I found Josh who does in-home therapy. His pricing was around the same as the other spot, if not better! Because his session lasts 45 min to an 1 hr, I could be with my dog during the session and I don't have to drive anywhere. He also provides discounted pricing if you book 10 sessions. From the start my dog lovedddd Josh! A lot can be said, when your dog is in love with a complete stranger! Josh is very kind, gentle, communicative and does all types of therapy depending on the progress. Within those 10 sessions in a span of 3 months, along with vet prescribed medication, my dog is now able to walk around the whole block without a carrier now! Thank you so much to Josh for helping Peanut get back on his 4 little legs!

Dr. Bertolone went above & absolutely BEYOND for me and my baby boy, Mojo. When we were connected…read morewith Dr. Bertolone, she wasn't taking any new patients but she heard what was going on and very kindly extended an appointment to us at her own home. She not only welcomed us in with open arms, but she made sure that we and my dog, Mojo, were comfortable before she began. She was calm, caring, and genuine throughout the entire appointment and really explained all our options and what she was doing thoroughly. She started with gently feeling his body and assessing it, quickly noticing that his spine was probably causing him some pain. We moved onto acupuncture, where she explained all the points that she was doing and how it would benefit him. She also had some treats readily available to distract him as the needles were going in! After about 7-9 minutes, you can visibly see Mojo just... relax. Completely calm. Not squirming or fidgeting. It was honestly like magic. She was able to do cold laser therapy while the needles were in and then she whipped out KT tape.. Which I didn't even know you could do on animals! As she taped his spine, she gave us instructions on how to help him up the stairs and to lower his pain in his hind legs. She also suggested that we start cooking his meals as well with turkey and some sweet potato. After she taped him up, we carried him out to the car where he immediately took a little nap. While we were in the car, she came out with a lot of medicine for him to take for his nausea, alongside some inflammatory medicine and Chinese herbs. Within a few hours of taking the Cerenia that she gave us, he was able to keep food down (which hadn't happened for about 4 days before this, he was throwing up everything he ate). Not only that, he was able to sleep without any disturbance and seemed incredibly relaxed. Dr. Bertolone treated us with kindness and genuinely cared for him. We will always be indebted and appreciative to her and cannot express the amount of gratitude we have for her. She is undoubtedly one of the best veterinarians that we've ever encountered.

Dr. Bertolone is incredible. My german shepherd was limping and going lame in one leg after years…read moreof sheepherding, she was 8. The vet told me to get surgery ... I turned to Dr. Bertolone and Virginia gained back years of happy mobility!!! She's 14 now and chasing after the cats and after her treatment just yesterday is smiling like a puppy. Dr. Bertolone is a member of our family at this point and is a huge reason Virginia is so happy and healthy at her senior age! Highly recommend. She also has helped with vaccines, urine tests, blood tests, and medications including herbs making Virginias medical care as she ages incredibly easy for her. Love, love, love.

In December, my two-year-old Doberman injured her leg. I'm still not sure how it happened, but she…read morecompletely stopped putting weight on it for months. We saw two different veterinarians and had X-rays done, but everything came back normal. Despite trying pain management, sedatives, and strict crate rest, nothing seemed to help. An MRI was recommended, but it was very costly and not something I could pursue at the time--especially without a clear diagnosis. That's when I decided to try therapy with Christy at Zenden. Over the past few months, my dog has been doing physical therapy with Christy, including water therapy and laser treatments. The improvement has been incredible. She has made such a strong recovery, and I truly believe we wouldn't be where we are today without Christy's care and dedication. Christy goes above and beyond for both her patients and their owners. I'm so grateful for everything she's done and can't thank her enough.

Christy and Naeli (sp?) are amazing! They really are providing a personalized experience for my dog…read moreBruno's rehabilitation! Christy's massage techniques are able to calm my anxious little chihuahua mix! Both women have given him laser treatments that will hopefully build up both of his back legs. They certainly seem to relax him. Bruno was initially quite unhappy in the hydrotherapy. But he is now water-walking 5 minutes! This is due in no small part to the Zen Den staff. The facility itself is clean, quiet and even when multiple animals come in at the same time, it feels soothing and peaceful. So although we are there to rehab Bruno, it is also a pleasant experience for me! I understand why so many dog people give Zen Den high marks. Not only is it one-of-a-kind in the Antelope Valley, but it is also a clinically sound and helpful place with knowledgeable, caring people. From a purely practical perspective, the prices at Zen Den are more than fair. And if necessary, they have a payment plan that can be utilized so that your furry baby can feel better. I give Zen Den an A+++!

I'm incredibly grateful for the kindness and compassion the veterinary team showed to my Pacman…read morefrog, Pika, during his care. They went above and beyond for him and treated him with so much patience, gentleness, and genuine care. Losing a beloved pet is never easy, but having people who truly care about you and your pet makes such a difference. I felt that compassion every step of the way, and I appreciate them more than I can put into words. Thank you for caring for Pika and for caring about us during such a difficult time. I will always be grateful for the kindness you showed him. In loving memory of Pika.

1-Star Review: Extremely Disappointing Experience…read more This was, by far, one of the worst veterinary experiences I've ever had. I took my tortoise to Exotic Animal Veterinary Center because he had stopped eating, hoping to finally understand what was wrong and get a clear treatment plan. Instead, I spent over $1,000 in just two days and left feeling like I had more questions than answers. The doctor was unable to give us the explanations we were asking for, and the diagnostic process felt extremely slow. We waited what felt like forever for results, and ultimately, we still did not have a clear answer about why my tortoise wasn't eating or what was actually wrong with him. What made the experience even more frustrating was that despite spending such a significant amount of money, I felt like the focus was on recommending additional services and costs rather than giving us meaningful answers. I understand that veterinary medicine, especially exotic animal medicine, can be complicated and that not every case has an immediate diagnosis. But when a client spends over $1,000 in two days, they should at least leave with clear communication, a reasonable explanation of the findings, and an understanding of what happens next. Instead, I left frustrated, disappointed, and still searching for answers about my tortoise. Very disappointing experience. Based on my experience, I would not return.

Absolutely LOVE! The supplements are like miracles…read more My pup came with Cervical disc herniation and they really took care and help the staff is really incredible and loving

Yelp's reviews have mostly been helpful, until this time. My cat's blood test came back with…read moreextremely low cell count. His vet arranged for him to go to E.R. immediately. He received necessary procedures including blood transfusion to stabilize his condition. I did not want to leave him at ER for more tests and observations because I have never had any pets survived ER stays. We did receive blood transfusion and medications which seemed to be working and were told that he needed medical attention in order to survive. Since his regular vet was helpless, I decided to look into alternatives. I found this place on Yelp with raving reviews, and like most pet owners in desperate situations, I decided to give it a try. I first spoke with I believe her name was Lyric. She was very charming and well spoken, and made an appointment immediately. I also recieved a call from Yael after I emailed over my cat's medical records and was told that she thinks my cat simply had urinary track infection and she can help. During our visit, Yael and Lyric worked together and performed a basic exam, then I was told that we need a biofeedback scan which will tell us exactly what's going on. This " procedure " consist of sticking two wet pads somewhere on the underside of my cat, and the wires connected the wet pads to a laptop which supposedly would feed all the information to a program. I thought that seemed overly simple, but I was in a state of panic, I chose to believe it's some advanced science that I didn't understand. I was told that they will rush the result but it will be later that evening or next day. Then Yael proceeded to prescribe a list of remedies which is mostly supplements including a jar of homemade yogurt. The visit, including all the remedies I was told were necessary, came to just under $700. They also only accept cash or Zelle payments, no credit cards. The instruction I was given was to stop the medicationd from ER immediately and only take what was prescribed by Yael, and I did. At home, shortly after I gave my cat what Yael prescribed, he started vomiting violently and was visibly weaker. I call and told Yael what was happening and was met with loud, non-stop yelling, telling me that her remedies were right and I must follow her instructions. The biofeedback report showed pages of colorful breakdown and included readings of "pepsine secretion coefficient" and "small intestine peristalsis function" values, plus "protien metabolism value", "liver fat content value", plus kidney, lung function analysis, even blood circulation system analysis, etc. This program of theirs can read all these from two wet pad sticked to the skin of my cat? I ultimately decided to consult with a licensed vet, and luckily I found Dr. Sharp from a referral, and my cat's conditions improved without complications within days at a quarter of the cost. He is healthy and happy today. As pet parents, we are vulnerable to be taken advantage of when our pets become critically ill. I hope my experience can be helpful to anyone in similar situation and can make proper decisions for both your pets and you.

Ok, it's my fault my dog is overweight. I blame my mother for raising me to equate love with food…read more I digress. Shadow has a bum leg and after many xrays, exams, mandated rest, etc, we went to BARC for a second opinion before we opted for surgery (Spoiler alert: he still needs surgery) We had 2 vets and an assistant evaluate Shadow. Range of motion, gait analysis, fancy equipment to determine how much pressure he was exerting on each paw when standing; it was a very comprehensive exam. After evaluating our pup, we ran though their diagnosis and recommendations. Our questions were answered, a plan of action was explained, and options given. Although the recommendation included surgery, we feel good about that choice. This will our pup's second surgery (we did the other leg two years ago). Everyone was so kind and patient. Shadow was treated liked the loved family member he is and not like a casual pet. My husband and I were held accountable for his weight loss and his care plan is complete. After the surgery, he will be back for rehab!

My pup, Zion, was unexpectedly hit by a car and had surgery performed on Nov. 1st. We were told by…read morehis orthopedic surgeon that he would need to have his left leg amputated due to nerve damage. He didn't walk or stand after the first 2-3 weeks of his surgery + only used his front hindlegs to help himself get around. However, after getting a second opinion, and being referred to BARC from his primary vet, our lives have truly changed. The doctors, PTs (Dr. Amy, Erin, Vlessyn), and the Rehab Assistants (Deja, David, Jessica to name a few!) have been so helpful in his therapy sessions. We've done acupuncture and physical therapy for the last 1.5 months and have already seen incredible improvement. Zion can now stand (in a neutral, fixated stance) and take small steps using his back hindlegs. Both of which we were told would be impossible from his surgeon! I'm looking forward to continue working with their team and helping Zion with his road to recovery :)

I owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to Dr Rabin, José and the entire team at CARE, that gave…read moretheir energy to Bodhi my then 11 year old Frenchie. We found him in the backyard with a spine/low leg injury and not able to walk...which multiple vets told us "just keep him happy cause there was not much to do" or multiple surgeons wanting to "figure out what was wrong during the surgery". No one had a answer for us as he had trouble walking on his back legs. The team at CARE accessed his situation and we went through a multi month program of reactivating his neural pathways for his legs and spine. Which included acupuncture, strength building, and most importantly teaching me the owner how to care for Bodhi at home. Whether it was the harness they recommended or the modalities that could help. We figured out his specific plan together. Much love and respect to anyone or any business that is there to treat and help those that we love so much. Happy to say...Bodhi turned 13 last week, is active, running and playing again....all the good energy and love to the CARE team. -Bodhi & Phil

I can't say thank you enough. CARE team is family. My foster has been coming to them for the past 3…read moreyears. She was part of a hoarding case in Chandler, Arizona, and due to being crated for 6 months without any medical help after her injury, Lita couldn't get surgery. PT saved her. While she is still walking limited, she is walking. Acupuncture, PT, laser, underwater treadmill, all together have given her strength and made her back legs mobile again. It is not easy to afford of course, but I love her, and we have to find a way to afford this for her, to keep her going for as long as we can. They also saw my tripod foster and we will continue coming once she turns 1, to get full benefit of the cold laser. We love all the doctors and staff. Dr. Ma and Juan truly make us feel like part of the family, and I am confident in their recommendations for the care of any dogs I bring. They have seen two of my fosters and dogs from our rescue so far, and while there are other clinics out there that offer similar services, I will always highly recommend CARE. I have also learned so much for this past 3 years. Thank you for giving love and care to Lita, Nova and many other paws in need.

Still helping my senior doggies. We missed 2 weeks and they…read morewere both walking funny and with tight back. Swimming and massages are great for older fur babies. Therapy is not cheap . Fee is per 30 min. But if it helps my fur babies, this expense is part of my monthly budget.

I've been taking my senior golden retriever to Tailwagger's to help her stay active and strengthen…read moreher back--and it's been wonderful. She absolutely loves swimming here. The moment we arrive, she's pulling me inside and never wants to leave! Taylor is incredibly caring and attentive, making sure my pup is comfortable and supported during her sessions. Scheduling is easy, and the pricing is very reasonable for the quality of care and facility. Highly recommend Tailwagger's for any dog, especially seniors who need low-impact exercise in a loving environment.

Brought our puppy here for rehab after a luxating patella surgery. We actually checked out another…read morefacility prior to this one but this one by far seemed the most sanitary by miles. I will not name the other popular facility of the westside. We were also fortunate to schedule our puppy's rehab plan on days when his surgeon, Dr. Little (best surgeon!!!) is at this facility to oversee his rehabilitation. Checking in and out for sessions are really quick and easy. The staff are super nice and friendly. My puppy who is usually very stingy with his kisses, gives them out to staff like a free for all.

Deeply disappointed by the lack of transparency and empathy for a senior pet in distress. I called…read morethis facility seeking an honest, collaborative partner to help navigate my 14-year-old senior dog's recent degenerative myelopathy diagnosis. Instead, I was met with cold gatekeeping and a complete lack of transparency from the front desk staff, Brock. When seeking specialized physical rehabilitation, pet parents are already dealing with immense emotional and financial stress. I asked straightforward, basic questions regarding the estimated cost of a standard wheelchair/cart fitting so I could plan financially. I was told they couldn't give me any ballpark figures until I paid a mandatory $350 upfront exam fee. Furthermore, when I pushed for basic structural transparency, the staff member became defensive, took my questions personally, and refused to speak with me further, stating "someone else" would have to call me back. It is incredibly discouraging to be met with robotic gatekeeping when you are looking for an empathetic medical team to help your ailing animal. Veterinary care should be rooted in compassion, collaboration, and financial honesty--not hiding basic service costs behind a steep gate fee. If you are looking for an open, communicative partner for your pet's palliative care, look elsewhere.

I have been coming to Las Tunas Animal Hospital since my friend told me about them. The doctor…read morehere is very caring and will try the least invasive procedure with the least cost before moving ahead with more complicated, costly (and painful) procedures for your pet. The staff is caring and they obviously care for all animals. I have seen first hand some of the pets they have saved from a feral life. When administering care to my pets, they are calm, supportive and treat my pet as though it is their own. As long as they are in business, I will keep bringing my furry family members here for care.

My recent visit was likely my last time here. They're very close to our home and I'm glad I found…read morethem over our previous vet. It's easier to get an appointment, they're quick and efficient and more reasonably priced than our precious one. We've only been here a few times over the years because our dog was relatively healthy. Unfortunately, she passed away a couple of weeks ago due to old age. We called our vet to arrange a private cremation. They were kind and patient to help us during this hard time. After a week, we got our pup back so she can be with us again. They handle it well and I appreciate them.