Attention Basset Lovers and Pet Parents.
I need a vet referral for my newly adopted daughter, a Basset hound.
I am looking for a compassionate vet that knows about Bassets. They need special health care, as most Basset parents know.
Hope you can help with a referral.
COMMENT 219283
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2011-10-03 07:46 AM |
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Don't know about bassets but we are very happy with the SB Pet Hospital on the Mesa. They take great care of our two 14+ canines - one pure bred; one not. Also have no problem with us getting cheaper drugs on the internet. We've been going to them for more than 10 years
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COMMENT 219303
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2011-10-03 08:18 AM |
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I too am unsure about the bassett specialty (sorry) but Dr. Steve Lewis at Airport Animal Hospital 968-4300 at Storke/Hollister is wonderful. Our family has been going to him for years and have been very happy. Congrats on the new addition!
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COMMENT 219323
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2011-10-03 08:52 AM |
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Beverly Holmes at la cumbre animal hospital in five
Points shopping center.
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COMMENT 219325
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2011-10-03 08:56 AM |
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San Roque Pet Hospital is awesome.
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COMMENT 219330P
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2011-10-03 09:05 AM |
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A plug for my favorite vet, (do not know about her experience with Basset Hounds), Dr. Lexi Rugg at Valley Animal Hospital on Fairview at Hollister. Very personalized care, and knowledgeable!
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COMMENT 219349
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2011-10-03 09:48 AM |
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Please , do not use Dr Steve Lewis , he is a very nice man but passed his prime as a vet. practitioner .
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COMMENT 219353
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2011-10-03 09:53 AM |
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Excuse me, did you say "daughter" ??? Santa Barbara, where dogs are worth more (or as much as) humans.
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COMMENT 219358
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2011-10-03 10:16 AM |
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St. Francis downtown or San Roque mid-town. I've heard that there's one great vet and one not so good at La Cumbre, and I can say without question that White's on Haley should be avoided at any cost.
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COMMENT 219360
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2011-10-03 10:18 AM |
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OP here.
Yes that's what I said, daughter--- she's my little girl. True animal lovers will understand. "Pet" is so diminishing to an animal and "owner" suggests she is property. She is a new member of our family. So, Yes she is my daughter. I also refuse to feed her cr@p commercial dog food and cook human grade food for her myself. and before you go there, yes I have a life, hobbies, friends etc.
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COMMENT 219365
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2011-10-03 10:29 AM |
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Then I suggest you go be with the animals rather than elevating an animal to the level of a human. What this world needs is more humanity, not more anthropomorphism; more care for kids that may not be your own, not more pampered pets crapping on the school playing fields. And before you go there, I've had and loved dogs all my life. But I remember that they are dogs!!
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COMMENT 219368P
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2011-10-03 10:34 AM |
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I highly recommend La Conception Animal Hospital - both because I use them myself and because your attitude toward your "daughter" fits the way both Dr. Dalo and Dr. Zaboly work. My dogs are now and have always been part of my family too. You can look them up on the web at www.laconcepcionanimalvet.com.
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COMMENT 219388
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2011-10-03 11:16 AM |
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San Roque is good but I think the Carp vet specializes in dogs like that. Bulldogs, Bassets, Char Pei, etc.
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COMMENT 219395
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2011-10-03 11:23 AM |
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Way harsh, 365! Relax.
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COMMENT 219401
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2011-10-03 11:36 AM |
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I recommend staying away from Dr. Rugg at Valley Animal Hospital. Just my experience.
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COMMENT 219414
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2011-10-03 12:00 PM |
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Thanks for your recommendations animal lovers.
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COMMENT 219420
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2011-10-03 12:36 PM |
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Sadly, I have to agree with 349; don't want to get into too much detail, but it should not take close to 1/2 hour for a small dog to "cross the bridge" with medical assistance.
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COMMENT 219423P
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2011-10-03 12:39 PM |
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I've taken three dogs to Dr. Steve Lewis at Airport Animal Hospital and have been very pleased with the care he's given them.
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COMMENT 219424
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2011-10-03 12:43 PM |
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I recommend staying away from 365! I call my little critters my kids. And my mom refers to them as her grandkids. I don't have actual kids, and yes, they are family.
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COMMENT 219432
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2011-10-03 01:00 PM |
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The manager of Dargan's downtown has a couple of Bassett hounds. You could ask him maybe. He loves to talk about his fur children and he's got a brand new real human son too just added to his family.
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COMMENT 219434P
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2011-10-03 01:04 PM |
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I agree with 9283 in recommending Santa Barbara Pet Hospital. I have found Dr. Mckenzie Rasmussen in particular, to be very well informed on breeds. In my case it was an English Bulldog and a French Bulldog. Dr. Rasmussen is soft spoken, articulate and quite informative. I'm sure you can call and ask if she is familiar with the breed, but I think you'll be happy with her ability to care for your Basset hound. Enjoy your new addition!
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COMMENT 219443
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2011-10-03 01:31 PM |
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whenever i get meat from the market to bbq, i always name it before marinating and throwing it on the grill. that way, i dont 'diminish' the animal. sometimes i wonder about us.
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COMMENT 219448
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2011-10-03 01:49 PM |
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We have 2 Bassets currently and have had other scent-hounds...We take ours to White's. Yes, they are expensive, but seem to know what they are doing. Treatment options are discussed and we have been given the opportunity to select what tests/lab work/procedures, etc. we want done. Also, they are open and staffed all day, 7 days a week, which is great for working folks.
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COMMENT 219469
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2011-10-03 02:36 PM |
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I can't say enough good things about White's Pet Hospital, especially Dr. Daniel Casaus. Truly the most caring vets/staff that you will find in Santa Barbara.
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COMMENT 219474
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2011-10-03 02:55 PM |
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I have a Basset, and Dr. Morgan at St. Francis is great with her; he really loves animals and is good with future issues like hip problems.
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COMMENT 219478
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2011-10-03 03:04 PM |
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Dr Lewis past his prime? We found him to be both compassionate and practical. Other vets nearby always made every malady sound like a death sentence. Dr Lewis realizes that dogs are resilient animals and always provides a reasonable level of care to accommodate our budget. When our allergic dog was stung by a bee, he gave us additional syringes of antihistamine so we wouldn't have to make an expensive visit when the inquisitive hunter caught another stinger in the mush.
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COMMENT 219494
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2011-10-03 04:00 PM |
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I have three close personal friends who have had nightmarish tales of their experience at White's. It's been about 9 months since the last one, so perhaps things have changed, but my boys aren't going anywhere near the place. I don't know about Bassets in particular, but as said above, St. Francis has always been great for us and several other "parents" and their 4-legged family members.
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COMMENT 219537
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2011-10-03 07:15 PM |
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219443: right on, laughed out loud on that one!
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COMMENT 219567P
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2011-10-03 09:13 PM |
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I am not sure why people have to ding the poster for calling her dog her daughter. So, you who criticized her....if the notion does not fit your life, then you are free to not use the word. What good comes of disapproving of her choice? I agree, Dr. Morgan is great with breeds prone to skin, spine and ear issues like a Basset. San Roque is pointless. You can never park, get an appt., or be seen in an emergency.
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COMMENT 219622
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2011-10-04 08:14 AM |
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St Francis. Dr Faoro the owner last week did surgery on our Frenchie who was hemorrhaging in her stomach and had lost half her blood; spent a good part of the day working on her, most definitely saved her life and then charged well below what we had expected. She is doing fine and he is now our new vet. Great clinic to use, highest quality work, friendly and non-patronizing ... and you don't get reamed.
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COMMENT 219629
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2011-10-04 08:25 AM |
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I recommend Carp Vet Hospital on Walnut.
It is worth the drive.
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TISHERSELF
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2011-10-04 09:10 AM |
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op-360...YOU ARE AWESOME!!!! Thank you for saving a life, I believe she needs all the TLC you can give her. I also recommend SB Pet Hospital on the mesa. We love Sherry Trujillo DVM .
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COMMENT 219677
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2011-10-04 09:30 AM |
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We LOVE Dr. Otto and his Staff at Carpenteria Vet Hospital!! Been going there for 20?? years and have nothing but good solid advice and excellent sevice.
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COMMENT 219737
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2011-10-04 11:03 AM |
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We LOVE Dr. Otto too! Carpinteria Veterinary Clinic is the best. The entire staff is compassionate and professional. I have been going there for over 25 years. I ask for Dr. Otto specifically, due to our long relationship over the years with many of my furry friends. If anyone needs a bunny expert, he's the man!
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COMMENT 219933P
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2011-10-04 05:34 PM |
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There are some great vets in town, I would just recommend staying away from the new "Angel" Vet Clinic on Hollister. I've had an awful experience with that vet - both in the way my beloved pet was treated and the way I was treated. I would ask for a short meet and greet with a potential new vet to ask some questions about their familiarity with the breed as well as to gauge your comfort level with them meeting you and your dog. Congratulations on your adoption!
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COMMENT 220331P
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2011-10-05 04:55 PM |
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365 and the other heartless ones - there is 'special' place for you after this life... I am so glad that I don't feel/hate the way you do...
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