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    4.1 (49 reviews)
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    Happy Easter from Mica, the miracle!
    Kristina Amador A.

    On April 1, 2026, my 11-year-old French Bulldog, Mica, woke up at 4:15 a.m. in a full-blown seizure. Horrified beyond measure, I scooped my baby up and jumped into the car to seek medical attention. We have a number of veterinary ERs that have popped up around our McKinney neighborhood, but I opted to risk the extra drive to get my baby into the care of VEG in Allen. While I had never experienced their emergency services, I had experienced their customer service once before--when I had the misfortune of losing her brother on Thanksgiving Day in 2024. We found this place by chance after being treated very coldly and callously by another establishment, which led us to VEG. That experience stuck with me, and thank God it did. In both instances, they treated me and my family with respect, compassion, and great care. Mica had three more mini seizures while in their care, and the staff was immediately on top of it. They were very upfront and clear in their communication, making sure I knew what was happening every step of the way. This allowed me to make informed decisions. It was my biggest fear that I would walk into a grave prognosis--which, on paper, it was documented as such: "grave to guarded." Be that as it may, I truly feel they gave my baby the fighting chance that saved her life. Not once did they bring up euthanasia, and thank goodness, because I don't think my heart could have handled it. I prayed to God to let her see her 12th birthday, which was the very next day, April 2--and sure enough, we made it. She is now 96 hours post-seizure, with no additional episodes since. We were prescribed and provided a rescue dose of midazolam in the event of another seizure, and should it happen again, you can guess where we'll be going. Thank you, specifically, to Dr. Majors, Taylar, and Walter. I am forever grateful for how you cared for us that day. You rolled up your sleeves and sprang into action. May you all serve as the example for how services like this should be rendered. From kissing my baby's forehead, to accommodating all of our needs in such a stressful moment, to sitting on the floor with us--it was all noticed and deeply appreciated. Happy Easter, and thank you again for the gift of a second chance at life.

    Just 2 years ago, not a single sign of alopecia or weak hind legs, my baby celebrating her birthday.

    My Daisy was a warrior. Thirteen years young, strong and resilient her entire life -- no chronic illness, no systemic conditions. Just a case of alopecia, some hind-leg weakness that came quietly with age, and in her final chapter, neurological changes that brought knuckling but no degeneration. She adapted to every challenge with ease and dignity she always carried. She was extraordinary. When her breathing became critical, we rushed her to VEG Allen. What followed were 48 hours I will carry in my heart for the rest of my life. Dr. Hall was exceptional in every sense. She evaluated Daisy's bloodwork with genuine clinical precision, communicated with patience and compassion, and made sure I always understood what was happening. But beyond the medicine -- she and the entire team understood something most ERs don't: that a pet parent needs to be close. At VEG, you are never in the way. I was welcomed at Daisy's side whenever I needed to be, always given somewhere to sit, always accommodated without hesitation. That open-door policy during an emergency is not a small thing. For a dog parent, it is everything. Daisy came in with critical labored breathing that first morning. By that night, she had settled -- breathing more peacefully, more herself. The next day brought more hope: the team began feeding her through a tube, her breathing had eased further, and by evening she had eaten, done her tinkle and her poop, and was resting comfortably on her bed. She couldn't get up still, but she was there -- present, calm, stable. I went home that night genuinely praying and believing we would bring her home the next morning. Dr. Isabelle also took care of Daisy. And then, without warning, the labored breathing returned. I was not prepared for it. None of us were. And we knew -- it was time to make the hardest decision a pet parent ever faces. Dr. Burnside explained us that the struggle is real and we have to seriously think about letting her go. Another worst day of my life unfolded right this moment. Through every single turn of those 48 hours -- the fear, the hope, the setbacks, the small victories -- the technicians at VEG never left her side. They worked relentlessly. They fed her, monitored her, stayed close. Someone was always right there with Daisy keeping an eye. Not because it was protocol. Because they genuinely, deeply cared. You could feel it. Kristi was so kind with Daisy during her last ultrasound and together with tech Edward, they were a blessing to Daisy and me. When the time came, VEG gave us a private room. Quiet. Unhurried. Sacred. We talked to her for little time (she struggled enough, we didn't want to take too long) -- told her everything she meant to us, made sure she knew our voices, our smell, our love. So that when it is our time, she will know exactly who to come running to. We touched her delicate body all over, kissed her all over, cried our hearts out, sadly the scene she had to watch before she said goodbye. To Dr. Hall, to every technician, to every single soul at VEG Allen who touched Daisy's life in those final hours -- God bless each and every one of you. You gave her dignity. You gave me presence. And you gave us both peace. I will never forget what you did for my girl, and I will always return here if ever needed, without a second thought. If your beloved pet ever needs emergency care, bring them to VEG. Not just for the exceptional medicine -- but because they understand that the most important thing you can do for a dying animal is to make sure they are never, ever alone. And they do that beautifully, with their whole hearts.

    Karen H.

    A week ago today I had to make the hardest decision of my life, my baby girl was sick and needed to be put down and I took her to VEG and they were amazing no matter how upset I was they were so compassionate and caring...today I went to pick up her remains and it was so beautiful.. I would recommend them to anyone that needs superior care for their pet..

    Checking Daisy's eye, one of the places she was bitten.

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    I am so happy I was referred here, coming in from Wylie at 2am so worried about my pup and staff made us feel safe and comfortable.

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    gave us bunch of meds, charged us $1900 and sail DO NOT give him these meds and go to VEG Allen !

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    Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Allen

    Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Allen

    3.0
    (2 reviews)

    My experience here was genuinely disturbing. This clinic felt far more focused on making money than…read moreactually helping animals. Please read my entire experience if you care about your pets well being. I brought my dog in for a fractured tooth and paid $135 for an exam for what was essentially a 20 second glance at his mouth. Without any meaningful examination, I was immediately told he needed to be put under anesthesia just so they could "properly assess" the tooth for a possible extraction. Then came the estimate: around $1,600, not including required bloodwork mind you. With bloodwork, the total was close to $1,900 before tax. Thankfully, I trusted my instincts and sought second opinions from two other veterinarians. Yes TWO. Both told me the fracture was minor, did not currently require extraction, and simply advised monitoring for pain or infection. Weeks later, my dog is doing completely fine and I'm very happy. What's upsetting is that I was pressured toward an expensive, invasive procedure that multiple other vets agreed was unnecessary. As a pet owner, you trust veterinarians to prioritize your animal's wellbeing, not push costly treatments prematurely. And most of all, not examine him thoroughly but charge me $135? Please...can you imagine having your baby lose his tooth over a money hungry vet for no reason? I strongly encourage others to get a second opinion before agreeing to major procedures here. It seems like profit was being prioritized over ethical care.

    They are so careful and amazing with my pets. They care so much about their care and making sure…read morethey are well provided for. Even when we had a rather nasty issue resulting in the need for a surgery they were careful in helping me understand and weigh my option. I cannot, and I truly mean that, speak highly enough of PetFolk and the amazing Dr. Dennett. Thank you for all you do!

    VEG ER for Pets

    VEG ER for Pets

    4.5
    (155 reviews)

    These people truly love caring for our 4-legged family members. I picked up a 2 week old kitten…read morefor a cat rescue group. They examined him right away and gave me great advice. They had other patients in worse condition and the compassion the vets and techs showed the families was truly inspiring. This level of sensitivity and dedication is not learned in college or vet school, it comes from the heart. Thank you. Faith in humanity restored.

    I cannot say enough wonderful things about VEG ER for Pets. From the moment we walked in, the…read moreentire staff was compassionate, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. In a stressful situation, their calm and caring approach made all the difference. Dr. Laura Watson was absolutely phenomenal. She took her time, explained everything in clear, layman's terms, and made sure I understood every step of my dog's care. Most importantly, she genuinely cared. You could feel it. Her compassion and kindness truly stood out. I honestly wish human healthcare providers and physicians were as compassionate and kind as the team at this clinic. VEG is truly a one-stop shop -- assessment, imaging, labs, and even boarding if your fur baby requires continued monitoring. That level of comprehensive care provides such peace of mind. Parking is conveniently located right in front, which is so helpful during an emergency. They also offer multiple affordable payment options, which makes high-quality care accessible and less overwhelming. If your pet ever needs emergency care, this is the place you want to be. They treat your pet like family.

    Stacy Road Pet Hospital

    Stacy Road Pet Hospital

    3.6
    (22 reviews)

    This practice has been purchased by Dr. Pazora and, so far, I am very impressed with him and his…read morestaff. I read some of the reviews which were written when the other vet was in charge and during a time when they had no vet in charge and were just providing minimal care. Since Dr. Pazora has to build the practice back and make a go o it, I hope that people will give him a chance to do just that. Then let us all know, via a review, if he does a good job for you too.

    I currently have 5 dogs and all have been patients at Stacy Road Animal Hospital since their births…read moreup to 16 years ago. Dr Hanning has come to the house to help several previous ones transition across the Rainbow Bridge. I was shocked and appalled when one of my small dogs was attacked and left mangled and requiring immediate emergency care. I live very close (2 minutes away) and called to let them know I was on my way with him and was told they were booked all day and the Veternarian would be leaving for lunch "in a little bit". I explained the significance of the emergency, that I was 2 minutes away, and have been a long term, 16+ year client. I was told "you will need to find some place else". I asked if they could direct me to the nearest recommendation and was told I needed to find "an emergency vet". This occurred at -11am, plenty of time before lunch hour and clearly during office hours. Of course it would have been different if they had said that the veterinarian was already in a surgery, or out of the office. But that was not the case. There was absolutely no concern or compassion expressed, at all. No questions as to severity of injury or circumstances surrounding it. I have never posted a negative review on Yelp for any business in any form, but felt compelled in this case to document and hopefully save someone else from having this experience. There are a lot of Vets and Veterinary hospitals in the area and unfortunately I would emphatically suggest driving right past this one.

    VEG ER for Pets

    VEG ER for Pets

    4.9
    (9 reviews)

    I seriously can't say enough good things about VEG Frisco. Everyone we interacted with was so kind,…read morewelcoming, and genuinely cared about our pet. The whole facility was super clean, and even though it was an ER, we never felt forgotten or left wondering what was going on. We got answers from the doctor really quickly, and they kept us updated throughout the entire visit. Dr. Dane was amazing. She was so compassionate, took the time to explain everything, and made us feel like our pet was getting the best possible care. You can tell she truly cares about her patients and the people bringing them in. I'm also a vet tech, so I know how hard ER teams work and how much goes on behind the scenes. Because of that, I probably notice the little things more than most people, and this team absolutely knocked it out of the park. Everyone worked so well together, communicated great, and made a really stressful situation so much easier. Thank you to the entire VEG Frisco team. I hope we don't need another emergency visit anytime soon, but if we do, this is exactly where we'll be going.

    Last night we had to make one of the hardest decisions for our 9 year old German Shepherd, Maya…read more She stopped eating and her breathing was labored. We went to VEG ER on University for the first time, and I cannot say enough amazing things about them. From the moment we walked in last night, to the moment we walked out, they were nothing short of incredible. The entire staff was so loving and kind to both us and Maya. They assessed her, right where we were, got on the floor and worked around Maya where she was. They brought the ultrasound machine to her, so they wouldn't have to move or lift her to a table. The Doctor explained everything we were seeing on the monitor and did a VERY thorough scan of her entire body. They did blood tests that took only 10 min to get results. Unfortunately, we had to let our baby go because she was suffering and there really was nothing that could be done. They gave us a private room, allowed us to call the rest of our family to be with us. They gave us all the time we needed to say our good-byes. At one point, my husband caught the Doctor shedding a few tears. We felt SO supported, understood, and respected. I cannot say enough good things about this Vet ER, so please take them into consideration for your animals - they even take exotic animals. Dr. Dane was our Doctor last night and I am so grateful for her

    Revive Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital

    Revive Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital

    4.8
    (6 reviews)

    We have 4 dogs. In the time span of 3 weeks, one dog swallowed a toy and had to have emergency…read moresurgery. Another got heat stroke and needed hospitalization and critical care. In both cases Revive and their amazing staff saved our babies! The team is communicative, compassionate, and most importantly, the quality of care is top notch. Emergency vet treatment is never cheap, but bottom line is this team saved our puppies. In the 2nd case they showed a ton of grace and gave me the flexibility of leaving just a small deposit for what we knew was going to be a big bill. I never once had to sit on hold when I called, and the best part is you can go and visit your pet anytime. Thank you from our family ( and Karma and Pumpkin)!

    Yesterday we had to bring our senior German Shepherd, Zeus, to Revive Veterinary Emergency and…read moreSpecialty Hospital in Prosper. Unfortunately the outcome was not what we hoped for, but we are incredibly grateful for the care and compassion shown by Dr. Novikoff and the entire team. From the moment we arrived, everyone treated Zeus and our family with kindness, patience, and respect. Dr. Novikoff took the time to clearly explain everything that was happening and walked us through each step so we fully understood our options. We never felt rushed and it was clear that everyone genuinely cared about Zeus and about helping our family through a very difficult moment. Losing a dog that has been part of your family for so many years is incredibly hard, but the team at Revive treated Zeus with dignity and compassion the entire time. We are truly grateful for the care they provided and for the kindness they showed our family. I would highly recommend Dr. Novikoff and the team at Revive in Prosper to anyone needing emergency veterinary care. Thank you for taking such good care of our boy Zeus.

    VEG ER for Pets

    VEG ER for Pets

    4.4
    (144 reviews)

    Where should I start? I will start from reading other peoples reviews. Each review was telling my…read morestory from the moment I drove my car into the parking lot and the staff came out to assist me with removing my dog from my vehicle. They took one look at him and knew he was bad off. They immediately took my baby and rushed him to the back and begin working on him. They allowed me to stand there and observe everything they did to my King. I am a medical person and I am familiar with the processes of triage patients with emergencies. The physician performed a sonogram and began to tell me my options of care. I had to make the most difficult decision in my life. I decided not to be selfish and to have my King put to rest. This facility not only comfort me, but my family as well. They gave us a room and told us to take our time, they offered refreshments and continually checked on us. They just went out of their way with compassion and concern. I have never experienced this type of Customer Service in my entire life. It made me and my family feel heard and understood about our wishes. Once my family completed our goodbyes and they put our King to rest, they comfort my family, some even shared tears with us. They gave us things to remember our baby boy King that I will cherish forever.This hospital will always hold a special place in my heart. This is a place that I would love to work at and be proud to say that I worked there because each and every person who works in that building are Gods angels, and truly care about the animals that they treat. I will always be grateful. I know this was God's plan because it all went perfectly. Yes, I left without a dog, but I now have a new family that I would cherish with my other pets. Thank you again to each and every one of the staff who comfort my family, who gave my comforting hugs and who helped my King. I pray that this establishment continue to employee such phenomenal people who I believe are Angels. I would recommend this pet hospital anyone will listen. I am forever grateful.

    Super expensive. I took my 8 pound terrier for stomach issues. They used a gauge that was too big…read moreto give her fluids, and she was screaming in pain. I heard them discussing it was too big. When I asked them about it, they lied and said the gauge was fine, they just hit a nerve. I will never go back!

    BluePearl Pet Hospital

    BluePearl Pet Hospital

    3.3
    (205 reviews)

    Dr. Russell Miller spent nearly an hour in the room with me, providing consultation on my…read more22-year-old dog (Apple) who had been hospitalized at BluePearl overnight for a weak heart. Dr. Miller spent that hour combing through vet records, establishing a timeline on her heart issues, calling other vets for bloodwork records, asking me detailed questions -- all while in the room with me -- and ultimately, helped me navigate an end-of-life choice for my sweet girl (with tears streaming down my face). I prayed to god the night before for wise counsel, and the Lord sent it to me via Dr. Miller. I felt bad for taking up so much of his time when there were other families waiting in rooms, but I needed the generous gift of Dr. Miller's time to navigate the difficult choice of ending Apple's life, the compassion he showed me (never abandoning me) while making it. When you enter BluePearl, a triage nurse meets you at the door to sweep your fur baby up, immediately start taking vitals, and get their arms around the situation. They send you to a room to wait. Yes, you wait. But while you're waiting, they are gathering information so that when it comes your time to see the vet, it's not a 5min swoop in and out, they spend time to walk you through observations, gather more details, and help you navigate difficult conversations if end-of-life is required. This is exactly what you want in an emergency vet.

    On July 6, 2026, my 13-year-old Pekingese somehow got out of the apartment I had just moved into…read more Someone found him and called animal services, who contacted me at work and returned him home. His back legs were not functioning properly and he was having difficulty breathing, so I immediately rushed him to BluePearl. After they took him to the back, I waited well over an hour before receiving an estimate for X-rays, pain medication and initial care, which I authorized. The process felt extremely slow while I knew my dog was suffering. The X-rays provided no definitive explanation. I ultimately agreed to approximately $2,500 in care to hospitalize him overnight with IV fluids, antibiotics, pain medication and monitoring because I wanted to give him a chance. Before leaving, my husband and I asked to see him. He was kenneled directly above an extremely aggressive dog that barked and growled continuously. Trying to comfort our critically ill elderly dog in that environment was incredibly upsetting. This ended up being my husband's final time with the dog he had loved for 13 years. It was anything but peaceful. At 6 a.m. the next morning, I was told his blood pressure had become critically low despite treatment. They still did not know why and recommended continued hospitalization, medication to support his blood pressure, oxygen and additional diagnostics--essentially stabilizing him long enough to hopefully determine what was wrong. The updated estimate was approximately $6,000. I could not afford to continue at that cost, especially with no diagnosis or assurance he could recover. I knew I was going to have to return and euthanize my family member of 13 years. When my sister and I arrived, his condition was visibly much worse. He was open-mouth breathing and clearly struggling tremendously. What devastated and angered me was seeing him in that condition when the hospital knew I was returning to say goodbye. I would gladly have authorized and paid specifically for oxygen or any reasonable comfort measure to ease his breathing during his final hours. Instead, oxygen had been presented as part of the larger continued-treatment estimate, and I was never offered a separate comfort-care option before his euthanasia. Watching him struggle left me wondering how long he had been in that state and why more could not have been done simply to keep him comfortable at the end of his life. The lack of sensitivity surrounding his death made an unbearable situation worse. While my sister and I were in the hospital area crying over him and preparing to say goodbye, staff nearby were chatting and laughing. The veterinarian was loudly discussing needing coffee while another staff member offered to make it. I understand veterinary professionals experience death regularly and must continue functioning, but for the family losing their beloved pet, this is not "just another day." Basic discretion and compassion matter. One nurse was genuinely kind, expressed sympathy and helped us through the process. I am extremely grateful to her. Unfortunately, she was the exception in my experience. During the euthanasia, the veterinarian briefly explained what would happen, administered the medication while I held my dog and my sister and I were completely devastated, and then simply left the room. I did not experience any meaningful expression of sympathy from her. The kind nurse later returned and helped us afterward. Afterward, there was no follow-up call or personal acknowledgment of our loss from the hospital. When my dog's ashes were returned, the envelope included generic grief brochures, but no sympathy card or personal message. I have previously received more compassion after euthanizing a pet at a veterinary office I had never even visited before. I understand emergency veterinary medicine is expensive and doctors cannot guarantee outcomes. But this was my 13-year-old dog and a member of my family. I went to this hospital desperate to save him and spent thousands of dollars trying to give him a chance. Yet from the estimates and escalating costs while he was critically ill to the lack of personal acknowledgment after his death, the entire experience felt painfully transactional. At times, I felt more like I was trying to buy a used car than desperately trying to save--and ultimately say goodbye to--a beloved member of my family. When it became clear I was going to lose him, what I needed--beyond medical care--was compassion, sensitivity, clear communication and a sense that his comfort and dignity still mattered. That was not how I experienced his final hours. This was one of the worst days of my life, and I will carry this experience with me for the rest of it. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this hospital.

    Lucky Paws Pet Lodge

    Lucky Paws Pet Lodge

    3.8
    (51 reviews)

    Excellent service and wonderful employees. I bring my two dogs here for daycare when I know I'm…read moregoing to have a long day at work. They are extremely convenient and very caring. They got to know both of my dogs and me very quickly and always know our names. The facility was nice and clean when I got to inspect it but it is a bit on the small side. Yes, there are facilities with huge outdoor pastures but you're also going to pay an arm and a leg for those. My dogs? They don't care where they are...they just want to play with other dogs and people and get a lot of attention, and that is what they get here. I bought a pack of daycare passes to save some extra dollars and they were one of the better deals in town. There was a place with a better price and facility but they weren't located near the freeway so that was a dealbreaker for me. This place also offers grooming. The groomer is a positively lovely girl. The price is solid and she does a good job. I'm super particular about how my poodle is groomed though so she isn't my regular groomer, but if I had any other breed I'd feel confident taking them here. I was running a few minutes late one night and they were able to accommodate me so that I could get my dogs just a few minutes after closing time and I really appreciate them being able to take care of me like that. I highly recommend this place as a daycare, boarding, or grooming facility for your pups. My dogs practically leap out of the car when we pull into the parking lot here....they love it.

    Lucky Paws Pet Lodge and grooming business is wonderful! My Corgi, Archie, and I had an…read moreexcellent grooming experience. Thank you John (Groomer). Archie looks so handsome.

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