Westwood Veterinarian Hospital is one of two choices that I have when taking my animal to the…read morehospital or vet. Westwood Hills is more of the upperclass vet comparing the two, the other one being St. Margarets Bay Animal Hospital. This location is much cleaner; however, it is much more expensive. You will barely find a piece of animal hair on the floor as well the lobby is much nicer than the other vet. When it comes to taking my animal to the vet, I will switch between the two. It depends on what I can afford at that time. I do trust both of these vets with my animals and that is the main part.

Our 11 1/2 year-old Labrador Retriever recently had to have an operation and we were worried that…read morethe tumor to be removed was malignant and /or that she would not wake up from the anesthetic. The vet (Dr. R.) and veterinary technician were very empathetic and explained things in terms we could understand. Yes, the operation took a good chunk of change out of our pocket but the peace of mind of knowing that Gabby doesn't have cancer is worth every dollar. A nice touch was the "get well" card Gabby received in the mail!

Nov. 26, 2021: A…read morefew hours after his very first dose (1/4 pill of mirtazapine for appetite, 1/4 pill of tapazole for hyperthyroidism) our cat, Milo, is vocalizing, has an abnormal gait (ataxia), is restless, trembles somewhat when he stands to eat/drink and is lethargic. He still uses the box well enough, but if no one is with him he'll fall in it. Thankfully though, he's still eating and drinking; albeit, not very much. If he doesn't get that shit out of his system soon, I fear a very extremely difficult decision will need to be made... one that we are not even remotely ready for. On top of everything else, the vet who gave our baby this toxic garbage didn't even give us the correct bag of fluids; he needs saline, we requested saline, but she gave us plasma lyte--AND NO HOSE!!! Due to this horrible experience, it will be a very long time from now before we feel confident enough to give another cent to another vet for anything other than euthanization! When I called the vet back she tried to claim the change in him was the result of advanced CKD before calling it a coincidence, blaming it on his CKD, as well as his age. Very quickly after she suggested he spend the weekend at the vet for a "rapid flush". THE WEEKEND?? AWAY FROM HIS FAMILY?? WHY, SO THEY COULD KILL HIM AND CLAIM HIS CKD WAS THE CAUSE??? Or did she suggest it because she KNOWS just how badly she fk'd up??? When I explained that other than for his dehydration, HE WAS 100% FINE, she immediately went silent! After poisoning our baby, we will never fully trust another vet for as long as we have left on this planet! Mirtazapine risks:: The most common adverse effects reported to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in 84 cats intentionally or accidentally exposed to oral mirtazapine included vocalization, agitation, vomiting, abnormal gait/ataxia, restlessness, tremors/trembling, hypersalivation, tachypnea, tachycardia, and lethargy. Tapazole risks:: Methimazole's (as it's otherwise known) risks include vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, blood clotting, and blood cell abnormalities. It should not be used in pets that are allergic to it, or those allergic to carbimazole or polyethylene glycol. Cats with autoimmune disease, liver disease, *****kidney disease*****, or blood and clotting diseases should not use this medication, or it should be used with extreme caution and significant monitoring. UM, FKN, WHAT??? NICE DOCTORING! NOT A SINGLE SIDE POSSIBLE EFFECT WAS EXPLAINED TO US NOR WAS IT ADVISED THAT WE MONITOR HIM WITH EXTREME CAUTION! Additionally, at the very first appointment we had with M. Jahncke she mentioned euthanasia may be necessary and that was even before she examined Milo; who at the time was still very active! When we called her today she mentioned euthanasia THREE FKN TIMES IN A SPAN OF FIVE GODDAMN MINUTES! WTF??! On top of all that, Jahncke said, "He should be checked for hyperthyroidism." This YT vet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3qeRtfeckU) very clearly states that hyperthyroidism and renal failure go hand in hand. So, Jahncke charged us $120 extra for something she most definitely already knew Milo had just so she could tack on even more money for poison pills, she most certainly knew the negative effects of; after all she holds the fancy vet degree... Zero stars! Would not recommend! Nov. 27, 2021: Update: Our cat is no longer with us; he was euthanized today. He became immobile the day after we originally Yelped about Bedford Parks. Side effects of the aforementioned drugs:: He could no longer lift his head; his nose was practically dragging on the floor. He was yowling, sliding all over the floor, trembling when he tried to walk, and could not even look at the people who love him unless he was being cradled in our arms or laying on his side; which was the most comfortable position for him to be in after all the shit drugs destroyed him. During one of our snuggle times, I lifted his head to look at his eyes, which is when I noticed his head/neck felt very heavy and rigid. WTF DID THOSE FUCKING DRUGS DO TO OUR BABY?!? To all those who have a beloved furbaby, please NEVER take them to the greedy, heartless, incompetent staff at Bedford Parks (North End Animal Hospital, East Hants Animal Hospital, or Eastern Passage Village Vet Hospital) as I can't imagine Jahncke or anyone who works with Jahncke are any better; morally. And please NEVER give them the drugs I've listed above. I've spoken to several dozen people in a CKD-specific pet group; many of them have had similar/identical issues happen to their precious babies as what has happened to our beloved treasure, Milo.

I took my dog in here to have his nails clipped and they cut one of his nails down almost all the…read moreway. It's so short that he ended up bleeding for almost 24 hours after before I could get it to stop and he was in obvious pain. When I got home and noticed what happened, I called in to let them know that their staff had injured my dog and neglected to tell me about it. Then I got a call from their manager the next morning telling me that THEY were cutting ties with ME. Apparently she was not happy that I had called her staff's training into question. The staff here is not trained properly and the management cares more about their own ego than they do about your pet's wellbeing. Furthermore, I can only assume that the manager they have in charge has something wrong with her after going out of her way to call me and cut ties with me because I was unhappy that they hurt my dog.

I have been taking my Cockapoo to Sabrina for about 2 years. She is delightful and is very gentle…read morewith my nervous pup. Her cuts are very well done and she listens to what I want. I really like the fact that my dog is the only dog (other than her own dog) that is there at the time so he gets her full attention during his visit. I drop him off at his appointment time and pick him up once he is done. Very positive experience for us!

Finding a good veterinarian for your pet is not an easy task, in saying that, I highly recommend…read moreyou to visit Carnegy Animal Hospital, the staff is as friendly as it gets, this is one of the best in HRM. Suma (our cat) lived to be over 20 years old, thank you Dr. Lindsay as well as all the staff for all your help getting her there. You always made her visits as special as they could be.

We came to the vet, trying to understand, why our cat was not eating, while showing signs of…read moreappetite (the cat had chronic kidney disease, and was deteriorating, but still had appetite), and what can be done with that. The vet did not let us know that the cat had ulcers in her mouth. Did not provide us with any insight, gave us some antinausea pills (for a cat that won't take anything in her mouth). We just realized the cat had ulcers when we had a pre-euthanazia exam with another vet.

The absolute worst experience of my life! The girl there is ride totally inexperienced, she said…read moreshe only knows how to shave dogs!!! I told her do not shave my dog! Just trim with scissors! I have a small cotton de tuleur who now looks like an alien! The girl called me and said she had one Matt on her behind and could she clip it... I told her she could clip ONE Matt, my dog had a beautiful long white coat and she completely shed her back legs neck stomach and left patches in her once beautiful coat! I hate this place!!! Do not go here they have no clue how to groom!!!!

Just stopped in while leaving my eye appointment to quickly grab some food for both my cat and dog…read more I was just met with super friendly staff who were both extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I got a mini tour of the brand spanking new groom room (nicer than most bathrooms) and learned they've just opened. Also the prices are less than I've been finding at other larger chains and they have a great selection. They offered a couple of nice little gifts too which are super sweet. Definitely worth a switch from my regular store.

Best Friends is also the my best pet shopping for my pets. I find the staff caring and Shelly is…read morevery knowledgable in the pet foods they carry. I feel welcomed and love the excellent quality cat furniture they carry. They carry quality products and I feel they fairly price there stock. Will continue to shop with this company , big box store have stock but the staff are lacking in knowledge or compassionate . They dodge behind stock hoping you don't ask for help , why lack of knowledge. Keep up the great service!!!

Love this store. Yes it's a tad crowded and a little difficult to find your way around but the…read morestaff are friendly and will definitely jump in and help you. Their prices are cheaper than any store around too! Toys and treat selection is fantastic, and again great prices! They also have a frequent buyer card for all of the food. Make sure to sign up!

I switched to Vetcetera when our long term vet wasn't able to see my dog for more than a week…read more Vetcetera heard my concern, found room in their schedule and wow...am I glad they did! Accommodating, friendly, professional pet care. Dr. Emma took time to call me afterward with behavioural counselling....for the dog and me too! Sincere thanks to the Vetcetera team. Glad to have you in my corner with me and my challenging dog!

It has taken me until now to find the words to write this review about my experience at Vet Cetera…read morein Bedford on March 2, 2026. That day, I had no choice but to bring my 11-year-old black and tan coonhound, Sherlock, there for urgent care because his regular veterinarian had no availability. What followed was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. I was initially seen by Dr. Wynne Collins. Throughout the appointment, she repeatedly took personal phone calls, apologizing by saying, "Sorry, it's my husband." I tried to be understanding and reassured her that I understood life happens outside of work. At that point, I was under the impression Sherlock would be going home with steroids and antibiotics. Then, without explanation, Dr. Collins disappeared and I never saw her again. I was then left with another veterinarian who never introduced herself. In a very matter-of-fact and nonchalant manner, she informed me that Sherlock had a splenic mass that had ruptured and was bleeding into his abdomen. I was told he likely had spleen cancer and that I would need to euthanize him before leaving that day. Moments after receiving this devastating news, a veterinary technician entered with what felt like an overwhelming number of products and options related to cremation and memorial services. While I understand these discussions are necessary, the timing felt incredibly insensitive given that I was still trying to process the news that my best friend was dying. After Sherlock was euthanized, I lay on the floor beside him, crying and saying goodbye to a dog who had been a beloved member of my family for over a decade. While I was in the depths of grief, the veterinarian came into the room and said, "Can we wrap this up now?" Those words have stayed with me ever since. No grieving pet owner should ever hear something like that while saying goodbye to a beloved companion. It was one of the most heartbreaking moments of my life, and instead of compassion, I felt rushed out the door. I understand that veterinary medicine is difficult work and that staff see heartbreaking situations every day. However, for pet owners, these moments are life-changing. The lack of empathy, communication, and professionalism I experienced that day is something I will never forget. If it were possible to give a negative rating, I would.

Choosing PetFocus Bedford as our veterinary was one of the best decisions I have made for my pet…read more The staff are not only a joy to work with but have always gone above and beyond in their care, and making us feel welcome. Additionally, they are amazingly knowledgeable- and willing to take the time to answer any questions you have. We are incredibly bummed to have to find another vet, as we are moving out of the province. There truly is something special about this team and I would recommend them for anyone trying to find a clinic.

Bad experience. So expensive! Never come again! The receipt…read moreis so inaccurate and meaningless, what do you mean about exam price is xxx, and shot price is 0. Can you just list how much is the shot and how much price for brief talk with vet. It take more than 100 every times and the list price do not make sense at all. (The last shot that The cat got is just one shot, and I spend 118 with tax. ) After I said that I do not plan to come again and I just want to finished this time's shot, the staff was so rude to me, and even not help me holding the door when I am leaving (imagine me holding a cat who trying to escape, and phone, and receipt) .