Holistic Pet Care is a wonderful vet experience. The calm atmosphere when you are in the waiting room is very reassuring and relaxing. The staff is very nurturing and the holistic approach to pet care is just as effective as going to a regular vet. I foster with New Life Boxer Rescue in NJ and we bring all our fosters here, they are given excellent care and treated in the same loving manner as your own beloved pet. I highly recommend bringing your pet here. read more

Great customer to everyone that came in while I was there. They really seem to care about each pet and gets to know them on a person level. My dog is very scared when he meets new people and they did a great job of making him feel comfortable before they started checking him out. The cost is very good for the services that they give. read more

Dr. Buchoff is gentle and knowledgeable. The office staff is friendly, the office is calm and quiet and clean - not full of anxious barking dogs shedding everywhere. You are the only patient and he spends up to 45 minutes with you and your pet. No waiting time! Dr. B. cured my cat of his chronic asthma several years ago. Now he is treating my 7 month old puppy whom he pretty much saved from wasting away. Blood test revealed several weaknesses. The vitamins, supplements, chiropractic and raw food has made such a significant improvement that I posted it all over Face Book. I can not keep up with a dog I had to carry around one week ago! No invasive unnecessary tests, just pure holistic wisdom. I drive 45 minutes to get there and I live across the street from an animal hospital in my town. Honestly, if your pet could speak they would tell you to take them to Holistic Pet Care. read more

Unfortunately I am not able to bring my dog here because of the cost. I was told that because I know he has Diabetes they will charge me $180 to talk to a doctor, rather than $75 if he did not. This is unfair, as the price difference is huge, and all I wanted to find out are if any supplements would benefit and help his diagnosis. They are ripping people off who genuinely care about their animals well being. read more

Horrible experience, i feel so fooled by this doctor. The doctor doesn't even act like vet just some sort of herbalist, no sense that he has a medical degree. Gave me tons of supplements that my cat was not able to swallow and charged outrageous price while same supplements on Amazon cost a fraction of his prices. I sent him my cat's blood work and he charged my extra $25 for reading it. Who does that? Total scam, avoid him or he'll take you for a ride with your money. read more

In an attempt to avoid a life-long dependency on medication, we went to Dr B to seek an alternative treatment for the seizures our chihuahua was experiencing. Our initial consultation was informative and the doc gentle with our pet. He recommended a regimen of chiropractic adjustments and close monitoring of the time between seizures. Almost 2 years later and we're happy to report that while the seizures aren't "cured", they are significantly spaced with the last set occurring almost a year apart. Today, Valentina's quality of life has improved significantly and near identical to prior the seizures. This would not have been possible had we taken the conventional veterinary advice and put her on mind numbing meds. Thank you Dr B. read more

Dr. Buchoff butchered my cat's mouth. It was my first visit with him. I came all the way from Scranton for holistic pet care. He told me my cat needed two teeth pulled and he could do it today. Two teeth turned into six. Gave the cat back and said he did not need to see him again unless there was a problem, which I thought as odd. There was a huge problem. The cat was in agony. Pawing at his face. I drove 2 hours back to the vet. Dr. Buchoff did not even look at him. Another vet gave him drugs and did not even look in his mouth. The drugs did not help and the cat was worse. I called the vet and asked if maybe the stitches were bothering him. They said they did not use stitches. I asked about the X-rays and they said they did not have dental x-ray equipment but they will soon. What?! Soon?! I immediately looked for a dental specialist and found one in the Poconos. He confirmed that cat was in horrible shape. Broken teeth from the extractions. Large gaping holes where it should have been stitched . Roots that were left in and to top it off a piece of the cats bone was sticking through the jaw. I have photographs from the surgery, before and after. It took 2,600.00 of microsurgery to repair the damage. Dr. Buchoff is dangerous. It's like a 5 year old pulled out my cats teeth. Spare yourself a potential emotional and financial tragedy and find another vet. read more

We LOVE our mixed breed dog and when our vet told us that she needed a ($3,600) surgical procedure we were devastated! I had a business card for Holistic Pet Care and when I called I spoke directly to Dr. B. He assured me that he would do what he could to help us. After the first "treatment" I said, "She's still limping." Dr. B. just laughed and said, "she's just doesn't want to put her paw down." By the time I got home her limp was gone and it has not returned. It was a miracle! I have recommended Holistic Pet Care to every dog lover that I know. Thank you Dr. B.! read more

I couldn't be more pleased! Dr. B and his entire staff are wonderful. We always receive the most attentive care and detailed information. Most importantly my pup is happy! read more

I am 100% into holistic medicine but I had the worst experience here. I took my 14 year old schnauzer in on June 16th. He had lost a lot of weight and had mucus from nose and eyes. Dr. B was not available and they had some woman doctor examine him. I asked about antibiotics but she said know. The dog was so so thin and wasn't eating. They did blood work, checked his eyes and told me he probably saw nothing because he had cataracts. I was told if she didn't call right away that would mean the blood work was probably okay. Gave me something to boost his appetite and goats milk. Okay, I didn't hear anything and finally on Wednesday, June 21st called. First the person answering didn't believe I had ever been there or had any blood work. I gave them the invoice number and total for blood work. I was told the lab never received it. They did offer to send someone to my home to take it again. I took my dog to the hospital for the blood work. After four weeks July 14th he was very very weak and couldn't even drink water on his own. I gave Holistic Pet care the benefit of the doubt and went back. Now Dr. B examines my bestie and says he has a very bad infection and should have antibiotics. Wait didn't I say that on June 16th. He also examines his eyes and says oh he only has one cataract and still has sight in one eye. We can start him on Chiropractic. My dog was so thin and so weak I would have thought if you want to save him he'll need intravenous, x-rays and get the blood work from the hospital. I had to put my baby to sleep. I even had to explain that normally they give the dog a tranquillizer before putting the dog down. This was by far the worst experience I have ever had. Crying my heart out. read more

My cat had a very good experience he always get very upset at the vet but the doctor was very nice and caring We will be back for our next visit. The staff is very helpful. A very nice experience. read more

We have first met Dr. Buchoff at Pet Expo in Edison NJ in February 2013 and had a brief conversation about dental care products that he was promoting. Our boxer has gingival hyperplasia and regular brushing makes his gums bleed excessively so we were using PetZLife oral care gel to gently apply to his teeth. The product that Dr. Buchoff had called VetZLife oral care gel and I asked to compare the two products. Dr. Buchoff has explained that although both products contain enzymes that break down the plaque VetZLife had a higher concentration of ingredients that work more effectively. We decided to finish our existing product first and did not purchase anything that time. Second time around we have decided to visit Dr. Buchoff at his office. There are just a few parking spots in front of his office but the lot was not full. The office has a spa like ambience. A Himalayan pink salt rock candle that sits on top of the receptionist`s desk just promotes relaxation and healing vibes. We came to pick up some of Dr. Buchoff's raw food for our dogs and cats to give it a try. The receptionist invited us to follow her to one of the back rooms where they keep the freezers and we were able to see other rooms on the way there. Got to note that cleanliness and absence of medical or animal smells is major for us! As a bonus to that the rooms we passed were fairly spacious, bright with neutral color wall paint. One of the rooms had a mat on the floor but no exam table. A large black Labrador was resting on it and seemed as he was getting a massage or T-Touch or Reiki therapy of sort. Lucky pup! Back at the waiting room we noted a glass stand with shelves full of holistic products. There stood VetZLife oral care gel and this time we picked it up in Wild Salmon Oil flavor. We were also given sample sizes of Virbac`s Enzymatic Toothpaste to try on our cats. When we mentioned that we are really interested in being able to order frozen raw food online Dr. Buchoff overheard our conversation and stepped out of his office which is adjacent to the receptionist`s and waiting area. He was very helpful in orienting us to his online order services and such. Besides the fact that Dr. B`s raw food contains NO: additives, fillers, wheat, soy, corn, antibiotics, steroids, artificial colors and such it consists of muscle meat, organs, beef green tripe, vegetables, bone meal TESTED FOR HEAVY METALS and EACH production is tested for quality and safety. We have fed our Boxer male (9yrs old) and out toy breed female (8yrs old) chicken, turkey, and beef raw formulas in burger patties and rolls. The 2 lb. burger patties are very easy to handle, divide up, and thaw. It takes up to 3-4hrs for 3 patties to fully unfreeze at room temperature in a plastic container with a lid (the one from Chinese takeout). Some patties had recognizable egg shells and bone pieces but did not pose a problem with digestion in our boxer. The smell of raw green tripe was not nearly as overpowering as in some canned formulas. Actually, the meat smells very subtle and pleasantly fresh. It is fully digested and passed out in well formed smaller stools. We noted that the color of meat and blood is slightly brighter in a roll packaged raw formulas however it's a drag to thaw the whole roll than try to ration the right portion size and either refreeze or keep it in the fridge for the next feeding. If you have a larger breed of dog this may not be such a problem, but for us it is messy and somewhat unsanitary ordeal (sorry for germaphobia). Anyway, this food in any packaging or type of meat protein is a huge hit with our boxer, but a miss with our toy breed. The later eats it ferociously, but throws it back up right after she clears her bowl. We tried to feed it in smaller quantity, warmed up and such, but the result is the same. We called Dr. B for advice and he was out to lunch, nevertheless he called back within half an hour. His suggestion was to try out a different raw food as some dogs can just be intolerant to raw. We'll give it a try. Our cats were not interested in trying out raw at all. There are a number of retailers that carry Dr. B`s raw products throughout NJ. You can contact the office for the list of pet stores that do. Also, they are working out a way of making online purchases as well. Dr. Buchoff provides holistic as well as traditional veterinary care services, however it is too far out of the way and pricey for our multi-pet household to go there for routine check-ups. As to VetZLife oral care gel we noticed better results with less repetition of applications. read more

I'm a firm believer in holistic medicine and organic living; unfortunately, in this practice I don't feel the doctor has effective holistic treatments. I brought my 2 year old chihuahua papillon mix to holistic petcare over a 3 week period as my dog was coughing and also crying while rubbing his ears. Two visits and $300 later I was sent home with a tube of hydrocortisone cream and a still suffering dog. The very next day after seeing Dr Buchoff I took my dog for a second opinion at a different animal hospital and the doctor showed me that inside of my dogs ears were still badly infected and advised me I should begin treatment for an upper respiratory infection as well. The doctor was shocked that I had been seeing a vet prior as my poor baby still had so many problems going on. Our beloved companions deserve better. This practice will happily charge your credit card and send you home with a sick animal; their negligence is unacceptable in a profession that requires honesty and aptitude when caring for animals in need. I have since switched to Clifton Ave Animal Hospital and my fur baby is finally feeling better. read more

Dr. Buchoff is the most caring, wonderful vet I have ever been to. He has provided us with wonderful alternative solutions for our cat who has cancer. read more

Dr. Buchoff and his team are extremely caring and knowledgable. The office is welcoming with its warm and calm atmosphere where relaxing music and aromatherapy fill the waiting room. I am thrilled to be able to bring my pet to such a superb holistic veterinary practice. read more

My Golden Retriever has been suffering a weakness in his back legs and I was really at a loss as to what I could do for him. We found Dr. Buchoff and his staff two weeks ago and my Casey has already shown a tremendous improvement. He is walking my steadily and can stand for longer time periods and also is having a significantly easier time getting to his feet. The staff is great and we are so happy to have found Dr, Buchoff. read more

Great for preventative care (supplements, chiropractic adjustments, etc), however, this is not the place to go for more serious vet care. The office is disorganized and there is no proactive preparedness for appointments based on medical history (and I'm referring to tests and therapies done previously by THIS office), which is horrible! This might be a good choice for alternative treatments for terminal diseases (like cancer), but this practice will no longer be my choice for routine vet care after the negligent treatment that my dog received for ailments that are easily treatable. Now these minor ailments have become major issues and it's not because she wasn't seen by a vet (I've taken her several times over the past couple of months and she has been a patient there for over 2 years). It is quite simply because the vet did not treat her appropriately and the office is a hot mess! You've been warned! read more

First, let me say that I am totally awed by the doctor and his care. He is totally committed to the health of animals and takes calls at any time to address issues, even when they are phone calls from nervous "parents". His calm manner gives you a lot of confidence to see you through the times when your pet is hurting and there is nothing you can do but wait for the healing to happen. I am astounded at the bad reviews by people who are not schooled in vet medicine yet are judging as if they have all the training in the world. If you feel something is different from what you expected then ask about it instead of condemning someone for something you may be wrong about. For goodness sake, just google "do vets have to wear masks when performing surgery" and you will see that it is common practice that they do not. A sterile operation does not require gloves so long as the hands are clean. As for reuse of needles, some vets do and some vets don't (per my google research). The point is that if you don't like the way a doctor works with you, then go to another doctor. There are lots of people who like this doctor and there is no reason to write such a nasty review. I love this practice and the care they have given my pets. read more

i have been going to dr. buchoff for over 8 years. i first went in because my choc lab kept having ear infections. the one vet wanted to do surgery. turns out my dog was having yukky ears because of all the gunk the other vets had me put into her ear. dr. b cleaned them out and betwen his help and eating raw food my dog has not had any ear problems ever since! dr b also does blood titer tests so you do not have to over vaccinate your dog but can still supply the proof needed for various doggy daycare places and rabies titers for the town license you might need. plus he also does wonders in the neutoring/spaying department. i have another dog who needed to be neutered about 6 years ago. i went through petfinders and got a low cost certificate to have it done at a vet who would accept it (dr buchoff now accepts these certificates!). i went into this place that really smelled and they drugged my dog up. i would be leaving him there overnight and it just wasn't feeling right. i mean the place stunk like wet dog and you could just see it was kind of clinic like and bare so i picked up my dog, although he was all drugged out, and we got out of there. i still had to pay like 65 dollars for the drugs. the next day i called dr. b and made an appt. i got my dog neutered and he was in and out within like 5 hours. it was a really great experience. i had my other dog spayed at one of those "butchers" and it was a bad experience. she was in pain all night, and drugs out the wazoo. i wish i had known about dr b back then but as they say....better late than never! his pricing on office visits are reasonable and he always has good tips and advice. i am very glad that he is my vet. read more

Dr B and his staff are wonderful and caring. They are knowledgable and competent in caring for all of the animals who come into the practice. I am the President of a boxer rescue and we use Holistic Pet Care for all of our foster boxers in northern NJ because we haven't found anyone better!! Dr. B is always there for us and we know we can count on him to give our dogs what they need while taking into consideration the past history of each dog and it's individual needs. I have observed many surgeries during the time that I have known Dr. B and his skill as a surgeon is very impressive. Having seen a lot of incisions, I can state unequivically that he does the best job of stitching up a dog that I have ever seen. I am impressed by the fact that he encourages me to sit in and watch him perform a surgery which tells me that he is secure in his skills and not attempting to do anything "behind the scenes". It is all there for me to see!! New Life Boxer Rescue will continue to use Holistic Pet Care and to spread the word about how much we value Dr. B and all of his staff. Many thanks for all that you guys do!! read more