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yorkieowner24 · 08-18-2006, 06:33 PM

Banfield.net they are in petsmart stores across the U.S.A and great place to take your pet, i started bring her there cause of the great prices, you should atleast try it out if you live near by a petsmart store

txshopper73 · 08-18-2006, 07:26 PM

I've heard the exact opposite of Banfield. Glad that you had a good experience, though.

yorkieowner24 · 08-18-2006, 07:29 PM

ya then i guess its not good in all places , just like any type of business across the U.S

yorkieowner24 · 08-18-2006, 08:15 PM

wow ya alot of complaints i just checked online, i'll have to try to see how it goes not every place is bad all depends on staff, try it out for 1 yr since i did the wellness plan today and see how it goes from there so far no problem with the vet he seems professional and nice

Rae Rae · 08-18-2006, 08:19 PM

We had to take Gizmo to the petsmart vet when he was a puppy because he had really bad allergies and the regular vet was all booked up. They charged outrageous prices, put a muzzle on him for barking (this was before he showed his aggressive behavior) and charged us for the muzzle, we didnt even get to keep it!! I'm sorry, but if you can't handle a dog barking, then don't go into a business working with dogs!!! Then they put an ugly bandana on him and made him look ridiculous. Needless to say, we have never went back there. But thats just this on in Gurnee, Illinois. Like someone already said, I'm sure other ones are different.

baby03 · 08-18-2006, 08:22 PM

Never tried banfield !!!! Glad all was well for you!!

yorkieowner24 · 08-18-2006, 08:58 PM

ya for now i mean i only went once and going back tomorrow because the dog scoots and sneezes, prob need acouple weeks to really see and the cost well doesnt bother me to much because it aint much difference to other vets by to much. If anything i'll stick with them for a year since i'm on the wellness plan or if its that bad i'll pay off the wellness plan and change vets , but i'll post if anything negative comes up

newmommy · 08-18-2006, 09:19 PM

i live in a small town and would die to have a petsmart !!

Amber_lv · 08-20-2006, 08:32 PM

I really liked the fact when i called to ask questions they helped me and were very nice even though i had never taken Peeka there i was going to start but they wanted to much money for the shots but i did like the service!

yorkieowner24 · 08-21-2006, 06:42 AM

well shots range from 10-20$ each usually and thats how much they charge

RLC12345678 · 08-21-2006, 06:45 AM

I'm so glad to hear that you are getting great vet services! It is so great to hear when someone really likes their vet!

How is your little one doing?? I hope she is happy and well! How is her little cough?

Sadie's Mom · 08-21-2006, 07:12 AM

I take Sadie to a Banfield & LOVE our vet. I told her that if she ever leaves Banfield & goes somewhere else, she has to let me know where she goes because we'll follow her. The staff is wonderful. I've never met a more loving staff. They all just kiss Sadie & talk sweet to her. And I did the wellness plan, so the prices aren't too bad...especially if you're like me & take her in if ANYTHING is wrong (the office visits don't cost me anything). I've just had a wonderful experience there. I think that like all places, there are good ones and bad ones. I was hesitant to take her there at first, it felt like me going to the dr at Wal-Mart or something. But after meeting the vet and staff, I was so impressed.

yorkieowner24 · 08-21-2006, 10:50 AM

do they specify everything on the medication she is given? do they forget to give it to u at the front desk when the vet tells u before you leave?

vainchick5 · 08-21-2006, 10:54 AM

I was extremely angry and disappointed with their services in 3 different cities

That was enough for me to never even look at them again. This is actually the first I've EVER heard of anyone liking them. But I'm glad you had a positive experience. They have a lot of complaints about them, and the vets I encountered were rude and knew nothing more than I did..lol..But hopefully the one you went to has competent vets and staff.

RLC12345678 · 08-21-2006, 10:57 AM

I think it definately just depends on the city. 2 of my close friends in Montgomery, AL just have the best things to say about the one there, and they are VERY VERY picky! They both tried 2 or 3 vets before they went to Banfield and both of them love it. So, it all depends on which one you go to.

08-18-2006, 06:33 PM	#1
yorkieowner24 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: middletown Posts: 119	Banfield Vet Services Banfield.net they are in petsmart stores across the U.S.A and great place to take your pet, i started bring her there cause of the great prices, you should atleast try it out if you live near by a petsmart store

08-18-2006, 07:26 PM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,178 Blog Entries: 1	I've heard the exact opposite of Banfield. Glad that you had a good experience, though. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

08-18-2006, 09:19 PM	#8
newmommy Keep Me Away From eBay Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,099	i live in a small town and would die to have a petsmart !! __________________ There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face!!

08-20-2006, 08:32 PM	#9
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,140 Blog Entries: 3	I really liked the fact when i called to ask questions they helped me and were very nice even though i had never taken Peeka there i was going to start but they wanted to much money for the shots but i did like the service! __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

08-21-2006, 06:45 AM	#11
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,058	I'm so glad to hear that you are getting great vet services! It is so great to hear when someone really likes their vet! How is your little one doing?? I hope she is happy and well! How is her little cough? __________________ Hobbs on Dogster Lamar on Dogster Belle on Dogster Hootie on Dogster

08-18-2006, 07:29 PM	#3
yorkieowner24 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: middletown Posts: 119	ya then i guess its not good in all places , just like any type of business across the U.S

08-18-2006, 08:15 PM	#4
yorkieowner24 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: middletown Posts: 119	wow ya alot of complaints i just checked online, i'll have to try to see how it goes not every place is bad all depends on staff, try it out for 1 yr since i did the wellness plan today and see how it goes from there so far no problem with the vet he seems professional and nice

08-18-2006, 08:19 PM	#5
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,756	We had to take Gizmo to the petsmart vet when he was a puppy because he had really bad allergies and the regular vet was all booked up. They charged outrageous prices, put a muzzle on him for barking (this was before he showed his aggressive behavior) and charged us for the muzzle, we didnt even get to keep it!! I'm sorry, but if you can't handle a dog barking, then don't go into a business working with dogs!!! Then they put an ugly bandana on him and made him look ridiculous. Needless to say, we have never went back there. But thats just this on in Gurnee, Illinois. Like someone already said, I'm sure other ones are different.

08-18-2006, 08:22 PM	#6
baby03 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: us Posts: 2,253	Never tried banfield !!!! Glad all was well for you!!

08-18-2006, 08:58 PM	#7
yorkieowner24 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: middletown Posts: 119	ya for now i mean i only went once and going back tomorrow because the dog scoots and sneezes, prob need acouple weeks to really see and the cost well doesnt bother me to much because it aint much difference to other vets by to much. If anything i'll stick with them for a year since i'm on the wellness plan or if its that bad i'll pay off the wellness plan and change vets , but i'll post if anything negative comes up

08-21-2006, 06:42 AM	#10
yorkieowner24 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: middletown Posts: 119	well shots range from 10-20$ each usually and thats how much they charge

08-21-2006, 07:12 AM	#12
Sadie's Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 3,165	I take Sadie to a Banfield & LOVE our vet. I told her that if she ever leaves Banfield & goes somewhere else, she has to let me know where she goes because we'll follow her. The staff is wonderful. I've never met a more loving staff. They all just kiss Sadie & talk sweet to her. And I did the wellness plan, so the prices aren't too bad...especially if you're like me & take her in if ANYTHING is wrong (the office visits don't cost me anything). I've just had a wonderful experience there. I think that like all places, there are good ones and bad ones. I was hesitant to take her there at first, it felt like me going to the dr at Wal-Mart or something. But after meeting the vet and staff, I was so impressed. __________________ Christie and Sadie WWW.SADIESCHICBOUTIQUE.COM

08-21-2006, 10:50 AM	#13
yorkieowner24 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: middletown Posts: 119	do they specify everything on the medication she is given? do they forget to give it to u at the front desk when the vet tells u before you leave?

08-21-2006, 10:54 AM	#14
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,485	I was extremely angry and disappointed with their services in 3 different cities That was enough for me to never even look at them again. This is actually the first I've EVER heard of anyone liking them. But I'm glad you had a positive experience. They have a lot of complaints about them, and the vets I encountered were rude and knew nothing more than I did..lol..But hopefully the one you went to has competent vets and staff. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

08-21-2006, 10:57 AM	#15
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,058	I think it definately just depends on the city. 2 of my close friends in Montgomery, AL just have the best things to say about the one there, and they are VERY VERY picky! They both tried 2 or 3 vets before they went to Banfield and both of them love it. So, it all depends on which one you go to. __________________ Hobbs on Dogster Lamar on Dogster Belle on Dogster Hootie on Dogster