Wonderful vet, practices holistic medicine for treatment when possible. Very kind, gentle to my cat. Highly recommended

Dr. phoenix is an absolute jewel. Once again Oreo, our 20 year old + plus old cat benefited from her competency, compassion and a huge dose of empathy. We are so very fortunate to have such a highly intelligent well-versed problem solver care for our precious kitties. San Diego's best Vet!!! Not only will she come to your house she actually listens and investigates the issues that your kitty is going through. She really cares and has the competency to alleviate suffering. We are eternally grateful for the care Dr. pho gives our kitties Super Dr Phenix to the rescue again. Oreo had a UTI flare up And Dr. phoenix rushed over to give him a shot while he was sleeping he didn't even feel the shot. Dr Phenix provides an amazing service that is non-traumatic in the comfort of your kitties own home. Thank you Dr. Phoenix due to your compassion empathy and competency we are enjoying a very happy Thanksgiving with our 20+-year-old cat Oreo. He is alert comfortable and content thanks to you. read more

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Found these two babies in my backyard Dr. Phoenix rushed over when I indicated to her that one of them had diarrhea she treated them with loving care and excellent competency we are very very grateful for this gifted talented empathetic wonderful wonderful veterinarian and humanitarian. Before masks Hand sanitizer and social distancing required Dr. phoenix implemented these measures back in March read more

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I cannot sing Dr. Phoenix's praises enough! I will never be able to express the extent of my gratitude, love and appreciation for this amazing woman and most talented veterinarian! My 14 year old sweet Maine Coon mix has been 'suffering' for the past 4 years from some mystery illness that began in 2017. I've been to numerous vets, having just about every test done under the sun and my poor boy has been on all kinds of pharmaceuticals. He had what seemed to be a chronic upper respiratory which at first they thought was possibly asthma, then later identified as rhinitis which then was diagnosed as sinusitis. I was so frustrated with some of the vets I went to who didn't seem to want to get to the root cause and were fine putting my beloved boy on meds that wrecked all kinds of havoc on him and frankly I don't think did a thing to help. I was determined to find a holistic vet and when I stumbled upon Dr. Phoenix and not only found out that she was a mobile vet but a FELINE ONLY veterinarian - so it was a NO BRAINER! I had had to reach out regardless of how much she charged. When I had my first appointment with her, I was SOOO IMPRESSED. The first thing that impressed me is that Dr. P decided to become a veterinarian later in life and as a mid-career change. Deciding to go back to school later in life is a quite a commitment, but to decide to go to veterinary school as an older adult is dedication and really indicates that she is passionate and compassionate about animals - especially cats. Also, I have always preferred a feline only practitioner but those are very few and far between. Secondly, I was so impressed that Dr. P completely read Senor Valdez's history - she came to our home knowing everything where that was not the case of previous veterinarians. She spent a good amount of time with us and I got to learn how curious and determined she was to get to the root cause of what was triggering Senor Valdez's symptoms. After that first visit, and with each subsequent visit, the thoroughness of Dr. P's notes and recommendations that she continually provides in follow-up emails after our appointments is by far THE BEST! I have NEVER EVER had a vet (and I've been to a lot of them for the past 20 years having had many cat companions) be as detailed or as committed to my cat's wellness and improving his health. Lastly, Dr. P is a FANTASTIC human being! She's funny, personable and most importantly, she feels like family to us! We had an instant connection and there are no words that can convey how much she means to us. We have infinite amounts of gratitude for all the time she has spent with us, researching and providing excellence of care. Dr. P is a gem and there is absolutely no one in this world like her. She is one-of-a-kind and oh, so very special! read more

Best Cat Veterinarian Ever. She is Epic. Why? Not because her address is on Tabby Lane. Not because she has cat faces on her shoes. Not because her doctor's bag is technically a portable veterinary office in a cat-themed suitcase. Not because she makes house calls (didn't think cat-calls would quite fit here). Not because she has a non-profit to make veterinary care accessible to underserved kitties. Not because she messaged with me extensively while she was on vacation before she'd ever even SEEN my cat, while good-naturedly riding the scheduling roller-coaster ride my cat threw her onto. And certainly, not just because she is intelligent and keeps up with research and understands the concept of "differential diagnosis" (impressive in this era of algorithm-driven medicine.) Why is Dr. Phoenix so fabulous? This doc LOVES cats! She even SPEAKS cat! When she first entered my house, she sat down near my cat and didn't make a move other than letting Kitty sniff her etc. She examined Kitty while Kitty was on her own chair, when Kitty decided to run and hide in the bathroom, Dr. Phoenix continued her exam in the bathroom. When Kitty decided to curl up in her own bed, the doc just finished up examining her in the bed. She made a cat game of the ophthalmoscope, and then sneaked in a few peeks at Kitty's eyes. And when I asked doc to help me cut Kitty's claw tips--because Kitty won't let me do it myself--Dr. Phoenix good-naturedly accepted Kitty's smackdown, bites, and scratches--matter-of-factly going to clean up her wounds when we decided to clip nails another time. Kitty had gone through enough trauma for one day. Doc also amiably endured my hyperactive chatter spilling from my mental labyrinth, and after giving Kitty her first dose of medication, was thorough and concise in her directions, following up with a summary email that arrived immediately. Later that evening, she texted me to see how Kitty was doing, and the following morning, sent me an email with so much helpful information with links--that I plan to print it out for bedside reading. Not just info relevant to Kitty's immediate concerns--but also info on creating the most cat-friendly environment. Just like in humans--and really, all life forms, stress directly correlates with the relative wellness our of our cats. After emailing me, she texted to make sure I checked my spam folder, if I did not receive her email. Her rates are tiered according to age of cat (kitten, adult, and 10+ years) and whether it's a first time exam, a routine wellness exam, a sick kitty exam, a follow-up visit, or acupuncture visit. There are also virtual options for specific services. I've had many vets in 60 years whom I cannot recall. The details are a blur, while their ignorant advice, disease-creating treatment, and lack of compassion for my animal companions remain etched in my consciousness. Thankfully, there are 2 or 3 luminous exceptions, whose names and faces I'll never forget. These are vets that practice critically thinking, while prioritizing the animals' well-being above any other factor. Dr. Phoenix is one of the exceptions. Do a favor for your kitty and yourself: Schedule a wellness visit to get to know the doc while your cat isn't sick and stressed. Then, if they ever do get sick--Dr. Phoenix will be a familiar friend to them, rather than a scary stranger when they aren't feeling well. My only regret is that I didn't introduce my Kitty to Dr. Phoenix sooner. read more

Dr. Phoenix is the greatest vet I've ever met. She prepared for Bella Kitty's appointment by carefully going thru years and years of paperwork, labs and radiology. She showed up prepared and knew every little detail about Bella kitty. She is so warm, friendly and smart. She is very intuitive and thorough in her assessment. She was so wonderful to Bella and followed up with a detailed treatment plan. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone with a kitty, she even comes to your home and makes it affordable too. I'm a Nutritionist myself so appreciate that she gets the importance of good quality food and water for our animals, she is an absolute gem, Thank you! read more

I called to ask about a spay for our kitten and had the most pleasant 20+ minute conversation with Phoenix who was VERY generous with her time. She genuinely cared about my kitten who she's never met and wanted to make sure she was getting access to good water and a decent quality food to aid in her health and longevity. While we won't be using Dr Phoenix for the procedure due to some logistical issues I wanted to make sure to recommend her to anyone looking for someone that is a cat lover and wants someone who truly cares looking after their precious feline. I WILL be keeping her number handy should I have veterinary needs in the future. Thank you Dr. Phoenix! read more

Do you remember when Doctors made house calls? Finally a Veterinarian specifically for cats that makes house calls! WOW! I can't express enough application for Dr Phoenix. She takes the practice to another level! She takes an incredible personal interest in your cat. She follows up more than I have ever experienced. And the fact she sees the cat in its own environment gives her the whole picture. Going to the Vet office-- you have whole process of putting your cat in a carrier and dragging him into the Vet's office (meowing all the way). Not anymore!! Unbelievable as it is, she was able to perform surgery on the kitchen counter. Won't go into the details, but she defiantly is a Doctor you can trust! Don't even hesitate calling ZenCat. Your beloved kitty will thank you!Tra read more

Dr. Phoenix visited us in our home on Dec. 31(!), to meet the kitty who "adopted" us several months ago. We had no idea of the kitty's age or past medical history. She'd been a very frightened stray in our neighborhood for a couple of years surviving off the rodents in PB. We'd finally gotten her to trust us. We didn't want to betray her trust by dragging her to a scary vet's office. Dr. Phoenix was awesome. We filled out the new patient form online before she came so she knew a bit about our kitty and us. She immediately got onto the floor at kitty's eye level and spoke soothingly to her. Dr. Phoenix stayed at our house for well over an hour and talked to us about immunizations, diet, nails, toys, etc., while conducting a thorough examination. She was completely nonjudgemental and very supportive. She even clipped kitty's nails which were more like talons, and the cat let her do it! Dr. Phoenix dispensed medication that was a liquid on the back of kitty's head for her worm issues and a nasal spray vaccine (less well received, ha!) to protect her from illnesses. Dr. Phoenix is a holistic veterinarian who is cautious about over prescribing treatments and vaccines. She explains the pros and cons and considerations based on the lifestyle of your pet, and lets you decide the best course of action. We were so grateful that we didn't have to submit our kitty to the trauma of a crate, car, and busy veterinarian practice. She has forgiven us for any indignities of her examination and treatments, and we feel secure that we can go forward as responsible cat guardians with Dr. Phoenix's future guidance. read more

I love Dr. Phoenix and ZenCat!! When I rescued my little cat Pebbles from a marina, where she had been abandoned 2 years ago, she was too frail and skiddish to put into a carrying case. Luckily I found out about Dr. Phoenix! She came to our house for a full exam and she's been our trusted vet since. Dr. Phoenix (and all of her very caring assistants) only make house calls - so it's like having a concierge doc for our little fur baby. I can easily reach Dr. Phoenix on her cell anytime I have a question or concern, and we ALWAYS receive loving, red carpet service. I also love how Dr. Phoenix incorporates traditional veterinary medicine with wholistic foods and practices like aromatherapy. I can't imagine using another vet for our little one. Thank you Dr. Phoenix for all you do! You can't go wrong calling ZenCat! read more

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Dr. Phoenix is amazing! She really thinks through the diagnosis and she really cares about cats! Our cat Woodrow is much older, being around 21 years old. She came into our home (our cat would have been extremely stressed out at a vet office). Dr. Phoenix did a thorough exam, then decided on a plan of care for him. We expect that he is likely at the end of his life and we wanted to make sure we were not missing something that was making him uncomfortable or causing his decline faster. She was able to do medical care in our home so that he could be more comfortable and he is walking around now doing his thing like an old kitty does. Hoping to have him eat something soon, and I know we did the right thing in calling Dr. Phoenix in to help. We are so grateful for her help and wonderful care for our kitty! read more

I love Dr. Phoenix! I'm new patient with a 7-yr-old cat that I felt was falling through the cracks at the local vet after she was labeled "feisty". Dr. Phoenix has been to the house twice and we have a future appointment to address a "skin issue" (lump) and have her teeth cleaned. Having the doctor at the house creates a safe environment for the cat and being able to see what normally goes on behind closed doors was comforting not scary. Mo had to be sedated in order to draw blood and get a closer examination of the lump and was out for about 20 minutes while the Dr. and her assistant, Lisa, did what needed to be done (on a pad on the kitchen counter!). Then they gave her the reversal and made sure she was OK before leaving; Mo got to spend the rest of the day sleeping in her bed. It made me think about all the pets I had dropped off at the vet over the years; they spent most of their time in a cage scared. It doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Phoenix is personable, smart and funny. AND, it's about the same as you would pay at a vet. I'm very happy I found her! read more

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Dr. Phoenix came immediately to our home today as our 16 year old cat had a stroke last night and could not walk. We asked for euthanasia at home since our kitty hates going in the car and hates the vet visits. We wanted her to die in our home where she was born and grew up. Dr. Phoenix came immediately because she (and us) did not want our fur baby to suffer any longer. She actually changed another appointment so she could be here sooner. Dr. Phoenix is a lovely, professional woman who brought all the necessary drugs and supplies to complete the request. SHe was gentle and caring. She gave us time to mourn and did not rush right out the door after it was over. She took our kitty for cremation so we would not have "see that place" and will return with the ashes and paw print. What a wonderful service for all of us who love our pets and consider them part of our family! I am grateful our kitty could die in my arms in a peaceful environment. read more