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    Pasadena Pets Veterinary Hospital

    4.3 (472 reviews)
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    Request for appointment. Earliest one was ONE month from request.
    Graciela C.

    This veterinary hospital used to be good. I've been coming here since I adopted my dog back in 2016. Lately I have not been having a good experience and the last interaction really showed me they don't care about patient retention. I made an appointment on 2/2/2024 for a yearly physical and vaccination updates. The first available was in ONE MONTH on 3/1/2024. Which I accepted as it was non urgent even though it will take so long to make an appointment of this type. 2 days before the appointment I get an email to confirm the visit and I clicked Yes, I am still coming. On the day of the said appointment, the technician said that there was nothing in the system and that it was strange. She went inside the rooms and came back out about 10 minutes later saying nothing was in the system. I showed her the confirmation emails (see attached) and they asked me to forward these emails to the office so they can look into it. After 37 minutes of back and forth, the clinic agreed to receive my dog the next morning for a DROP OFF at 8am and then they will call me to pick him up. I said, 8am? I thought it was very early but still agreed as I've been waiting a month for this. They said yes, 8am. Frustrated that I requested the original day off work for nothing, I returned the next day, Saturday for drop off. The next day 3/2/24, I came to drop off my dog at exactly 8am for his physical and nobody opened the door. I called (no answer, just voicemail) and emailed them and even saw technicians go inside through the side door, but nobody came to talk to me. I left after 15 minutes of no response. It was in the afternoon that they finally returned my call to tell me they take drop offs at 8:30am instead but the technician had said 8am. This is when I realized that leadership has weakened and that the clinic was no longer the same. The lack of technician training and incorrect information provided to the client or patient is worrisome. I asked this technician who called me after 5 hours that I wanted all of my dog's profile/medical history emailed to me and she said okay. This was on 3/2/24. I didn't get the emails with his medical history until 3/15/24. Two weeks later. I also never got a response from the clinic for forwarding the confirmation emails for the appointments as they requested because they were gonna "look into why the appointment wasn't in their system". They didn't care after the fact and that spoke volumes to me. I also noticed that there was a couple with an older dark gray dog who was walking around sluggishly because the dog approached my dog for a sniff. I heard the technician telling the couple that nobody can see the dog and that they can come back when he is more sluggish and the couple said MORE THAN THAT? And they were rejected even though it sounded like they were recently there and had immediate concerns. It broke my heart to hear that and was confirmation that this clinic was no longer the right fit for my dog and me. I hope they're ok. Today is officially 30 days since the said appointment and I never got word from the clinic leadership. Ps. For those who need vaccines, I recommend the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society which is available weekly.

    Frankie loves Pasadena Pet Veterinary Hospital.
    Mark G.

    Friday I had to take Frankie in to the vet to have 4 bottom teeth removed. They also cleaned her teeth after the extractions. The procedure was preformed at Pasadena Pets Veterinary Hospital. They did a great job and I liked that they did a check up call the next day. Frankie is doing great and she no longer has bad breath.

    2nd opinion. Even this place told me the pricing was insane. Up to $2000 for a routine spay

    Update on 12/16/2024 I'm going to update this so people won't go here. My dog has lost his hearing btw thank you Pasadena pets. The last picture is after his surgery AT ANOTHER VET NOT HERE. Now, I don't understand why anyone would want to go to this absolutely dog water experience of a vet. It's more akin to going to a shady mechanic. Will they overcharge? Yep. Will they tell you they're better than other doctors? Yep. Will you see a doctor? Not without a consultation fee. Otherwise, you get to see a tech. Got a quick question? Doctor doesn't have the time for that. They do have time for consultations though, for a few. They say they treat our pets like family here and boy do they mean it, by holding them hostage. Routine check up? They'll take your baby to the back and do it. Shots? To the back. Check up is done and you want your baby back while you wait? Sorry not before you pay because they're family and family makes great hostages. Can you imagine going to the doctor's and they didn't give your child back until you have paid? Well you can have that experience here at Pasadena pets where your pets are family! Don't worry, your pets will be in a cage until they remember they haven't gotten your money yet at which point they'll call you...eventually. They say the "doctor" is still doing final checks but don't ask for what or to talk to them, cause that's a consultation not a question and they ain't got time for that. Remember here at Pasadena pets, pets are family, your family. In the back, they're hostages. I go to a different vet now and the craziest thing. They let me...wait to pay with my pet. Crazy I know that they don't treat me like a criminal and my pet as a hostage. I won't say where I go now because I'm not trying to advertise for another vet. I'm just saying don't go here.

    Bella happy with her visit but would rather be at a dog park.

    Brought my dog Bella here for some treatments. I was pleased with the whole experience from the friendly receptions to Dr.Lucko and Karina who worked on my Bella. I highly recommend this animal hospital that can make you feel at home.

    Riley says thank you everyone at Pasadena Pet Hospital!
    Ming P.

    I have been bringing my daschund Riley for 7 year now, every since he was a baby. I've tried nearly all vets in the area(I'm very picky). I never felt comfortable until I came here. The place is clean, nicely decorated and all the staff are very professional. Everyone works so hard here and it truly shows. I cannot say enough about this place. By the way thank you for doing Riley's root canal today! He's doing well. Grateful! P.S. I'm sorry I was so very late today, but thank you for being accommodating w/ me. :)

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    Thank you for the 5-star review, Mark! :)

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    I wish I could have found this doctor sooner. Very knowledgable he's given me hope that we can combat Louie's skin issue.

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    Ask the Community - Pasadena Pets Veterinary Hospital

    Hi. May i know the price range for cat first teeth cleaning?

    Hi That is a tough questions to answer due to a few things. 1) we offer two types of cleaning (Deep… 

    My puppy got first vaccinations (Bordetella Vaccine DAPP+Corona) from another vet and he is up for DAPP+corona booster shot. How much will it be Including the visit and the…

    Does your office have many patients with canine Addisons disease? Do you follow the low dose protocol for Prednisone and Percorten? Which vet in your office has the most experience with Addisons?

    Dear Lucky L, Thank you for reaching out to us. We have had many patients that we treated or currently treat with Addison's disease. This is not a very common condition that… 

    Hi there, I have a cat that has solar induced squamous cell carcinoma, does your doctors have experience treating this condition and if needed, perform surgery? Thanks for your help!

    Hello Annie, We are sorry about your cat. This is a tough question to answer as we would need more detail to answer this question. The basic answer is yes, we have seen many… 

    Do you have lots of experience seeing hamsters?

    A hamster is considered an exotic pet. Your best bet is to look up an Exotic Animal Hospital that can care for your hamster. While we may have some general knowledge of hamsters and could possibly provide general care we do not see them on a regular… 

    Does this vet do dental X-rays?

    I think he does!

    I'm looking for a vet that has alot of experience treating cats w/ refractory stomatitis (all teeth have already been extracted to no avail.) My current vet is struggling with a treatment protocol while my cat continues to suffer. Can you help me?

    Hello Moxie, I am sorry about your cat. We deal with cases like that (luckily they are rare) but its frustrating that sometimes you can not control the stomatitis.… 

    Hi, Is there a cardiologist I can meet for my cat? Thank you

    Hello Ellen, You probably are looking a cardiology specialist. We currently do not have anyone that does cardiology in our hospital. I suggest you look for pet cardiologists… 

    Hello, what does a dental cleaning include, and what is the cost? Thank you!

    Does anyone know if I can get my kitten chipped here?

    Hello Bree, Thank you for contacting us. The microchipping is very easy. We normally would like you to stop by for a visit where we discuss your options. The microchip is… 

    My daughter needs a health certificate for her dog, she's traveling to guatemala , what does she needs to do?

    Hello Maria, We commonly fill out health / travel forms / certificates for our clients. Depending on where you travel, we must check all the requirements for your pet and… 

    My Dog is an 11 year old king shepherd who has been on Deramaxx since he was 5 years old. Can I stop administering 100mg of Deramaxx and start giving him CBD treats? Or a combo of the two? I'm worried the dosage will start to effect his organs.

    Dear Aryanna, It is a good idea to discuss this question as your concerns are correct and Deremaxx can be harsh to organs like liver and kidneys. I would encourage you to reach out to your current vet who has seen your dog and ask these questions.… 

    What are the walk in hours on weekdays?

    Thank you Anna, we always encourage making appointments to decrease your waiting time. Appointments will be given priority over walking. Walk-in hours M-F are 9am-4pm and Saturday are 10am - 2pm. Please keep in mind Saturdays can be really busy as… 

    How much it cost if my dog has a cavity ? Does it require to pull out teeth ? Will the doctor put my dog to sleep to do that?

    Hi, sorry to hear about your dog. The best thing to do is to try to have a vet examine the mouth of your dog. Cavities in dogs are rare. If the tooth can be saved, we prefer to do that over removing it. In general, major procedures for teeth most… 

    Does anyone at the practice have formal training in pet nutrition? We have a Frenchie w/PH issues (in spite of having a premium food) and her current vet doesn't seem to have a clue on the cause.

    Vets in general are trained in veterinary nutrition. We are skilled enough to make majority of recommendations for majority of problems. However, if you want, you can always seek a veterinary nutritionist (a nutritionist specialist) that can… 

    Are there exams for rabbits?

    Hello Dave, We do not see Rabbits in our facility. Please consider going to our colleagues (see link below)… 

    I have a Dachshund who is suddenly experiencing extreme pain, immobile, and not eating. Are Dachshunds a breed you specialize in? Other vets have not been able to diagnose my dog! Please help!

    Hello Emma, I am sorry about your dog. Vets usually do not specialize in one breed. That said, given that you have a Dachshund, because of their long backs, they are prone to… 

    Is there an orthopedic surgeon available for a second opinion?

    Hello, we are a general practice and all of the doctors are general practitioners. We are able to do a lot of things but we would normally refer you to a surgery specialist. Please call our hospital so we can give you a reference to a surgeon… 

    On Sunday my 6 yo healthy cat apparently ate a thin string approx 20cm long. He has been acting, eating, peeing and pooping (1/day) normally. Today, no pooping at all, by this time he usually already poop. Should take him to the vet?

    Hello Andrea, I am sorry to hear about your cat. Eating a string is never a good thing. You should consider taking your cat to a vet as soon as possible to make sure there is no blockage. Its important to make sure the string is not causing any… 

    If my cat has a wart right next to her eye, what are my options?

    It is best to have a vet check it out. Is it really a wart?

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    “Stan and am confident I found a competent and caring vet/human being to care for my girl.”

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    We have been going there about two years but recently had a great experience when we had to travel…read moreto Portland with our dog Brandi. Putting a dog into cargo is very stressful for the dog and the owner. They helped us a lot with obtaining the special FDA paperwork, and this was during a time there was some issue with the FDA system and no one online seemed to be able to get their forms in time. All the staff were very helpful. We were confused about the forms and Tommy made several calls to various agencies trying to get us the right information. He even offered us a refund if we needed to go to another vet to get a different form, which we didn't. Michelle helped us with our form and Jason helped us adjust Brandi's meds for the flight. I must admit that at first I thought the visit was expensive, but flying with a dog in cargo is very complicated and I'm not sure we would have gotten it together without all this post visit follow up. It would have been much more complicated and expensive had there been no way to simply "text" our vet because I would have had to see another vet. So not only are they great people, but their system makes it easy to communicate with the office after your visit. The other thing I like is how easy it is to get an appt with your vet. Being able to make an appt after work is really awesome. Oh yes, our vet was very nice and caring and understood our dog and her breed. She didn't know we needed a travel form and worked together with the other vet to get Brandi seen by someone who had the credential to sign the form that Alaska Airlines required. Air travel is just so confusing and stressful and we had to deal with so many people and they all made this emergency trip possible. Next time I'll hopefully be driving

    I want to preface my review by stating that my issue is with one particular veterinarian in this…read moreoffice. Everyone else I encountered were very pleasant. And honestly, I'm not one to normally write reviews, but after reading one of the vets notes in the record for my cat, I feel compelled to do so. My cat experienced a health emergency last year and was diagnosed with an illness that I had never heard of (FIP) in all of my years of pet ownership. I was understandably upset, but at my initial visit Dr. Darren was awesome and gave me a breakdown of what needed to be done to treat my cat. Unfortunately, my follow up visit was with Dr. Allsup, who seemed nice enough, but I sensed an underlying condescension in the way she spoke to me. I dismissed it because I was overly emotional due my cat being ill, but I came to realize that I was correct in my assumption. I called today to request my cats records and after reading her notes of our conversations I am extremely disheartened by some of her wording. Based on my subsequent research on FIP and the conversation with Dr. Darren I was fully aware of the fact that getting the medication was very time sensitive and I was doing everything possible to obtain it. I was not aware that making repeated comments about my finances/financial situation were a necessary part of medical notation. She made note of the fact that I did not live in the area (don't know why this was necessary to note) and mentioned more than once that I was not financially able to do all the testing they wanted to perform. And for some reason she felt adamant about me getting the medication from Stokes, instead of me seeking a more financially feasible option. When I advised that I would be getting the medication from Chewy, her response, and I quote, "O found the drug on Chewy.com. A/O that I was not aware that Chewy.com could make the drug and I have always gone through Stokes. I am not sure what Chewy.com offers would even work." My cat thankfully responded very well to the medication from Chewy and was pretty much back to being himself within 2 weeks, despite doubts of it not working sufficiently. Stokes pharmacy quoted me $600 for one bottle of GS medication, and I would have need 2 bottles that would equal $1200. Thankfully there were alternatives for procuring the medication and I chose Chewy because I trust them as a company and it was more affordable- $150 per bottle. I find it alarming that the most expensive option would be the one recommended, especially considering she seemed to be so concerned about my lack of finances. And why would a veterinarian not be aware that this medication is being compounded at other pharmacies? Bova/Stokes may have been the original developer but just like in pharmaceuticals for humans' other companies eventually will manufacture their own formula of a drug. I obviously cannot interpret her tone via her writing, but the way everything was written came across to me as very condescending. It may be that detailed notes are required which I can understand but noting (multiple times) my lack of ability to pay at that time I do not think is necessary unless I was stating outright that I was not going to buy the medicine at all. This was a very emotional situation for me as I'm sure it would be for most pet owners and her notes convey a lack of empathy to say the least. Despite me not living in the area if I ever visit this office again, I will most certainly make an appointment with any of the veterinarians other than Dr. Allsup.

    Pasadena Pets Veterinary Hospital - vet - Updated October 2026

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