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Dr. Kerske had been my vet for many years, and he did a good job for my pets for most of that time. However, my last experience with this vet was not good. My beloved Pit Bull named Daffodil had a...
Dr. Kerske had been my vet for many years, and he did a good job for my pets for most of that time. However, my last experience with this vet was not good. My beloved Pit Bull named Daffodil had a very severe urinary tract infection, which caused her to vomit and have diarrhea, which continued for three weeks, during which time she lost a lot of weight and became week. She was an elderly dog with other medical conditions, so being unable to hold down her food was not good for her. Dr. Kerske never took any X-rays, a urine or a blood sample to determine the cause of her distressing symptoms. Instead, he kept switching her foods, presuming that she had a food intolerance. When Daffy became so week that I had to rush her to the ER, she was found to have a severe UTI, which had gone untreated for several weeks, while Dr. Kerske was "treating" her by switching her food. At the ER, the UTI was diagnosed in 20 minutes and treatment with Biaxin was initiated, resulting in Daffodil's full recovery. When I asked Dr. Kerske about his reasons for not running the same tests as were run at the ER, he did not have the honesty to own up to his mistakes. He gave some confused explanations to the State Veterinary Board about having the "same concerns" as the vets at the ER and stated that he had referred me to a specialist (for what, a urine test?) and had "repeatedly refused the referral." I would NEVER refuse a referral for any of my pets, and it was simply untrue that he had referred me. Very sad to see a grown man lie a six-year-old kid. The Board did find that Dr. Kerske should have been "more proactive" in treating Daffodil.
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This restaurant is nice. The service is good, and the menue is excellent, with foods that are both homey and elegant. The decor is very nice too. In daylight, it's good to come with kids, if you can...
This restaurant is nice. The service is good, and the menue is excellent, with foods that are both homey and elegant. The decor is very nice too. In daylight, it's good to come with kids, if you can find a space next to the window to watch single-engine planes at the College Park Airport. The only drawback I can think of is that on weekdays at lunchtime, big corporate celebrations are sometimes held there, making the place noisy and crowded. Otherwise, in the evening, it's a nice intimate place to celebrate special occasions.
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Good: This store is very small, but it offers a reasonable variety of good foods, both frozen raw and canned/dry. The staff are helplful and appear knowledgeable. The prices are competitive, in line...
Good: This store is very small, but it offers a reasonable variety of good foods, both frozen raw and canned/dry. The staff are helplful and appear knowledgeable. The prices are competitive, in line with other area specialty stores for pets.. Bad: The number of brands sold is rather limited, although it is fairly good for a tiny store.. Other: Mighty Healthy Pet is a good addition to College Park. The location is good, and the new extended hours are very helpful..
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Living Ruff
Category:
Pet Foods Equipment & Supplies
8517 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
(301) 495-7833
Good: I love this place! In addition to a good selection of high end raw and non-raw foods for dogs and cats, they have quirky gifts and accessories, a good variety of toys and supplies, and a...
Good: I love this place! In addition to a good selection of high end raw and non-raw foods for dogs and cats, they have quirky gifts and accessories, a good variety of toys and supplies, and a knowledgeable, friendly service. Visiting Ruff is always a treat for me. Sometimes, I even drop in when I don't need to buy anything. It's just fun and pleasant. And they offer a curbside service! So, even though there is no parking other than the public garage (close by), the heavy items will be brought out to you.. Bad: They aren't cheap! But our pets are worth it, of course:) Also, they close at 8, and I can't always make it in before they close.. Improvements: I think they should extend their hours. It seems like in bustiling downtown Silver Spring, it would make sense to remain open longer. Also, the prices of raw foods could be a little more competitive.. Other: Living Ruff is a good trend setter for healthy food choices for our pets. I am glad they are there..
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Good: I like the willingness to rethink the commonly accepted. For example, food recommendations and vaccination protocols are contraversial items, but the vets at this hospital are able to approach...
Good: I like the willingness to rethink the commonly accepted. For example, food recommendations and vaccination protocols are contraversial items, but the vets at this hospital are able to approach them with an open mind, putting their patients' health above their profits.. Bad: APAW is not cheap. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait, especially on Saturdays and Mondays. Despite all this, I have a reasonable degree of trust in this hospital. I urge other pet owners to be proactive in their pets' health and to never blindly trust their vet, any vet.. Improvements: The wait could be shortened. A more holistic approach could be considered in my opinion, including recommending alternatives to prescription diets.. Other: I love all the vets! They are all ladies too, so no male egos to contend with:) Dr. Boyce saved my cat's life when his bladder was blocked and an urgent action was required. She came in after hours to look after him and gave me calls with updates, which is much appreciated. The Doctor and staff were also considerate and showed concern when I had an emergency with a foster cat, who wasn't even their patient. I am grateful to have APAW as my neighborhood vet..
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