Vet & Groomer Recommendations Near Long Beach, CA

[e_gar]

Hi, anyone have any vet & groomer recommendations near the Long Beach area? I'm looking to change vets after Miloh's shots are done, since my current vet seems to only care about the money he's making. All advice would be highly appreciated, thank you!

[maybeiloveyou]

What vet are you using right now? (So I know which one to avoid, I'm around this same area too.)

[e_gar]

I'm currently taking Miloh to Firestone Animal Hospital in Downey. The only reason I decided to take him there was because I read several reviews claiming they have a friendly staff and a vet who loves animals. In additions, vaccinations are 50% on Saturdays, so that drove me to them. But the vet has done such a poor job with my puppy. We usually have small arguments due to his lack of communication and when asked any question, such as how can I clean his ears. Just to show me, he charged me $15. I don't mean to be so negative, but for the office visit, they don't even check his teeth, ears, or to make sure he is growing as he needs to, all they do is weigh him . Now for Groomers, I'm hearing good things about Wags & Whiskers in Long Beach, any tips would be more than appreciated.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by e_gar

I'm currently taking Miloh to Firestone Animal Hospital in Downey. The only reason I decided to take him there was because I read several reviews claiming they have a friendly staff and a vet who loves animals. In additions, vaccinations are 50% on Saturdays, so that drove me to them. But the vet has done such a poor job with my puppy. We usually have small arguments due to his lack of communication and when asked any question, such as how can I clean his ears. Just to show me, he charged me $15. I don't mean to be so negative, but for the office visit, they don't even check his teeth, ears, or to make sure he is growing as he needs to, all they do is weigh him . Now for Groomers, I'm hearing good things about Wags & Whiskers in Long Beach, any tips would be more than appreciated.

If you find a good one in this area, let me know. I'm still driving down to Irvine to see Kaji's old vets. She had low vaccination clinic too, but would also answer my questions if I called in. I'm still searching for a good vet. As for grooming, I'm doing it myself. I love giving Kaji his bath, I hate doing his nails but I suck it up and I cut his hair myself.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by maybeiloveyou

What vet are you using right now? (So I know which one to avoid, I'm around this same area too.)

Under your name it says "arizona" and the OP is in Lynwood, CA. Good luck searching for a vet!

[e_gar]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

If you find a good one in this area, let me know. I'm still driving down to Irvine to see Kaji's old vets. She had low vaccination clinic too, but would also answer my questions if I called in. I'm still searching for a good vet. As for grooming, I'm doing it myself. I love giving Kaji his bath, I hate doing his nails but I suck it up and I cut his hair myself.

I will do so, not a problem! Oh wow, I totally understand, you much rather be safe than sorry. I've cut a few portions of his hair, like his facial hair. But other than that, I'm scared I'll leave him with a bad cut.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by e_gar

I will do so, not a problem! Oh wow, I totally understand, you much rather be safe than sorry. I've cut a few portions of his hair, like his facial hair. But other than that, I'm scared I'll leave him with a bad cut.

I go really really slow. If I feel like I'm going to mess up I stop. It's just hair and once I did leave him lopsided but within a few days his hair filled out. I just did his hair yesterday. I do his body with clippers (I like to have him nice and short) and his face/ears with scissors. For the first time in 8 months I'm proud of how I left him. Not perfect, but he actually looks cute!

[e_gar]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I go really really slow. If I feel like I'm going to mess up I stop. It's just hair and once I did leave him lopsided but within a few days his hair filled out. I just did his hair yesterday. I do his body with clippers (I like to have him nice and short) and his face/ears with scissors. For the first time in 8 months I'm proud of how I left him. Not perfect, but he actually looks cute!

You're right! Miloh is in need of a hair cut, you have motivated me to give it a try, thanks! By the way, he looks adorable!!

[maybeiloveyou]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Under your name it says "arizona" and the OP is in Lynwood, CA. Good luck searching for a vet!

LOL I just noticed that. It's wrong. I am in Southern California I'll change that.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by maybeiloveyou

LOL I just noticed that. It's wrong. I am in Southern California I'll change that.

That makes more sense. YAY! Another neighbor!

[maybeiloveyou]

These two seem to have good reviews on Yelp: Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital - Long Beach, CA

Gentle Care Pet Clinic - Long Beach, CA

There is also one down the street from me on PCH and Redondo, but I am blanking out on the name of it. I can't seem to find it on Yelp.

[e_gar]

Originally Posted by maybeiloveyou

These two seem to have good reviews on Yelp: Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital - Long Beach, CA

Gentle Care Pet Clinic - Long Beach, CA

There is also one down the street from me on PCH and Redondo, but I am blanking out on the name of it. I can't seem to find it on Yelp.

Thank you very much for the useful information. How old is your Yorkie by the way?

[Christinee]

i'M in LB, Ca too. Let me know if you find a good one.

[DvlshAngel985]

Great! More neighbors! Welcome to YorkieTalk.