With massive construction (residential and communal infrastructure) in our local community, we had an insurgence of rodents in our neighbourhood. After trapping close to 50 rats in just under two months in my yard by myself, my family and I decided to bring a cat into the family. We have never intentionally had a pet before now, although we have taken in stray cats in the past.
We found a perfect fit for us with the help of the Brampton Barn Cat program.
Our little champion brought us 48 rodents in the 5 months she was with us in 2017, and so far this year she has brought home 28. Truly a hunter.
On a recommendation, I took her to Dr. Wiener for a check up as we were concerned about worms (she usually eats the smaller mice she catches) and fleas.
Dr. Wiener was personable and attentive. When I inquired about worms he accepted the stool sample I brought, booked a lab analysis and sent it off. Great.
He then gave my cat a pill without any discussion and informed me that I would receive a second pill to administer in 30 days.
Dr. Wiener then applied an anti-flea/ear mite treatment to my cats upper back. I asked why he would do this even though he had ascertained that she did not have fleas or mites, and he replied that it was 'preventative'.
Upon leaving the clinic I was presented with a $265.00 bill, which would be fine, except when we look at the facts.
1. $30.00 for each pill that was administered as 'preventative' without informing me of cost prior to administration and there was no evidence that she did have worms.
2. $65.00 for a lab work (worms) which came back negative so the previous 'preventative' treatment wasn't even needed.
3. Dr. Wiener examined his patient and determined that she did not have fleas or mites, but administered another 'preventative' treatment despite her being pest free. $45.00
4. The 'preventative' treatment for fleas/mites was placed incorrectly (please bear in mind we are talking about a licensed veterinarian administering the treatment incorrectly) and my cat consumed the toxic medication due to the improper administration in her kennel on the way home.
5. When I called the office to report the deficiency and the consumption of the poison by my cat, I was put in touch with a nurse. Dr. Wiener did not even have the courtesy to call me and address his mistake personally.
In closing Dr. Wiener informed me that my cat would need another rabies vaccine in May of this year 2018, and that his office would call me to book the necessary treatment. It is now June 7, 2018 and his office did not call as promised to book the necessary appointment required for the health and well being of my pet.
In closing, treatments that were not required were administered, one of them improperly, and they didn't even bother to call to book the necessary follow up rabies vaccine.
I do not recommend this clinic or Dr. Weiner himself.
Sincerely,
Michael Bauman read more