Cat & Dog Clinic of Bellevue

This is a great veterinary practice — the doctors here really love the animals and have provided excellent care for our two large dogs for many years. Dr. Wallingford is very perceptive and caring … both with the owners and with the pets! She understands that she’s caring for part of the family. We’ve had both surgeries and routine care at the Cat and Dog Clinic and have always been very pleased with the outcomes, follow-​up, and service!

Dr. Wallingford has been our veterinarian for about 8 years and she’s wonderful. We have 3 cats, one of whom is elderly and has had a few health issues over the years. Dr. Wallingford spent considerable time figuring out the source of the cat’s vomiting problem and how to effectively treat it with diet and medication. This kitty is almost 15 now and is doing great (as are my carpets)!
Dr. Wallingford has also given me very useful advice about cat behavior, and how to deal with things the kitties waking me up wanting to be fed, fighting with each other, etc. The advice has helped immensely and I had no idea there was so much psychology involved in veterinary medicine. It is evident that Dr. Wallingford really loves animals and wants the best for your pet.
And, I have always felt that the fees charged for the services here were very reasonable. I can’t recommend this clinic highly enough!

We moved to bellevue, wa early this year and was on the hunt for a good vet for our two dogs. We found this place on Unilocal and thought we would give them a try as we live close by. It was really easy to set up appointment and the staff were super nice and friendly.

Dr Wallingford has been my vet for over 16 years. She has been exceptional in working with me to keep several dogs healthy and happy in spite of some unusual medical problems. She takes enough time to thoroughly listen and discuss all options and is up to date on new treatments. Recently, we have seen Dr. Reed and have been pleased with her care, as well. The staff is friendly. My pug loves to go in and visit with everyone and they all take the time to say hello to him!

Dr. Bowerman is spectacular, caring and compassionate. He’s definitely a 5-​star veterinarian.
But his staff is a detractor. On three separate occasions (several months apart) the manager of the front desk has barely wanted to say two words to me. She was unapproachable and inattentive — even when I brought my pup in for a pretty bad situation. It seemed like she didn’t value my business, which is a shame (and strange) because I was recommended to the practice by friends who are treated consistently well by them.
Lack of attention and concern: my dog has chicken allergy and was having issues after trying raw foods. Dr. Bowerman says to put him on prescription food. They send me home with canned and dry chicken food!
Lack of service: I called ahead when my dog was attacked and was told it was ok to bring him in. When I arrived they look at me crazy for being panic-​stricken. I was holding him in his crate with bloody ears. After 20 minutes, at the urging of another patron urging them to look at my dog, the front desk manager speaks strongly to another nurse to deal with me. That nurse says, «Ok give me the dog and we’ll call you later.» They never looked at him, never asked what happened, nothing. They were busy — but they could have said that on the phone!
After wasting 25 minutes I went to ACCES in Renton 35 minutes away.
It’s unfortunate because Dr. Bowerman is exactly the kind of vet I wanted since I left Ballard, but I am a stickler for customer service.

Had a great experience here. I was preparing my cat for a trip to live with my parents for 6 months while we go on an extended trip and wanted to make sure she had all of the necessary shots, preventative medicine, etc. The doc explained the pros and cons between all of the shots and treatments, including the difference between the 3 and 1 year rabies vaccines (didn’t know the three year can cause injection site tumors!!!) and gave me all the information I needed to make the best choice for my pet and my comfort without any pressure. He cleaned tarter off her back teeth, trimmed her claws, did a general check-​up and gave other recommendations as well. Fantastic experience.

I recently took my dog into Cat and Dog Clinic of Bellevue to be neutered. He went in wagging his tail and came out the same way after an overnight stay. That says a lot about the care he must have received there in my absence. I’ve been taking Tucker there since I got him as a puppy last summer and I have really appreciated Dr. Bowerman’s thorough instructions at each visit and especially when Tucker had an injury a few months ago and had to have x-​rays and activity restriction for a while. It is evident each time I go that he and his staff really love what they do. I highly recommend Dr. Bowerman and the staff at the Cat and Dog Clinic of Bellevue.

Cat and Dog Clinic and Dr Bowerman are incredible. They provide hospitality for people and dogs. They provide expertise in diagnosing and treating dogs, we don’t have a cat. We love going here when we need vet help, never disappointed! duane parker

Been taking my 130 pound German Sheppard there for 7 years. Service good prices good. Get a senior discount.

I have a vet in Ellensburg that is an absolute dream. But driving there from Seattle is not always possible due to weather, availability, etc…, Our cattle dog has a «gift» for injuring herself. We woke up the other morning to find that Boomer had impaled her stomach area revealing a nice 2 ½″ hole that provided us with a sickening display of muscle covered by a thin layer of fat. The skin was gone.
Our neighbor recommended Dr. Bowerman and his staff. We were able to get into see Dr. Reed, one of his affiliates. We left Boom at the practice for a few hours while she was «repaired.» When we picked her up, we were greeted by a prancing, oh-​so-​proud-​of-​herself, happy dog showing off her beautiful, green belly band. I know she was well cared for when she was being treated.
The fee for service was reasonable. And, it was less than I paid for a botched surgery a couple years ago, for a similar caliber injury, when she jumped a fence and got into a tangle with some coyotes.

Not impressed. The clinic seems very disorganized — both office and veterinary staff. Due to a doctor shortage, my cat’s appointment was pushed from the morning until afternoon. When the examination finally occurred, my cat had to be sedated for a rushed and very cursory exam. Doctor’s demeanor lacked sensitivity and meticulousness so I am hesitant to trust her judgement. Needless to say, I will be seeking a second opinion on this matter and a new vet overall.
*****I am re-​posting because this review was taken down or never posted… Very fishy!****

We’ve been going to this vet for years. Dr. Bowerman is very helpful, caring and takes the time to listen and answer questions. He clearly loves his patients.

One of my cats was clearly dying in November 2013. I took him to another vet in Bellevue, and they were trying to get me to spend more than $ 1,200 on what anyone could have seen was a lost cause. In the (literally) wake of that situation, I decided to find a new vet.
The Cat & Dog Clinic of Bellevue this year performed surgery on my one remaining cat. The pricing was fair. At no time did they try to get me to spend money on ridiculous extras that my cat didn’t need. Most of the workers are genuinely friendly (one older woman probably shouldn’t be working a service-​related job, but that’s another story). The practice as a whole is accommodating, fair, and communicates well.
I’m hoping to not have to use veterinary services again anytime soon. If I have to, I’ll be headed back to Cat & Dog Clinic of Bellevue.

By far and away the best veterinary DVMs I’ve had the pleasure of having care for my dog. Dr reed is an analytical and thorough doc and dr bowerman is thoughtful and experienced beyond compare.

A good friend recommended Dr. Bowerman as the only vet for the east side and I am so thankful. I took my oh too adorable «Annie» (Maltese mix) one year old for her check up and shots. He answered all my questions and gave me some really great advice on a few issues. Am a new dog owner and felt so comfortable with him and his staff. Low key which is great for Bellevue. I would highly recommend them and know you and your furry family member will be very happy.

This is the best Vet practice I can dream of, They do just what you need, they don’t try to sell you what you don’t need. Their pricing is totally fair. They don’t just prescribe steroids, they look for the route cause of an illness. They have been treating my 14 year old cocker for his whole life. We drive from Renton to Bellevue because we trust them so much. If Dr Bowerman and his crew would treat me, I would go to them as my personal doctor.
Marlene Winter
Renton

Two cats, 1 dog, 2 fish and 3 seasonal ducks so we are a qualified vet consumer.
Dr. Bowerman saved one of our cats lives and whenever we go there we feel like we get great pet care and advice with no upselling.

Dr. Wallingford and Dr. Bowerman are not only knowledgeable and professional, they are gracious and compassionate. They love my baby so I love them!

Our lab was lucky to have found Dr. Bowerman. He has a no-​nonsense approach to pet care that we appreciated: making suggestions that were appropriate based on the type of animal as well as taking into consideration the aging of our animal (many vets were recommending we spend thousands on surgery for our 13-​year old lab, despite due to his age, it probably would not have made him any better and, in fact, recovery may have been extremely difficult for him).
The other vets in the office were quite a bit more aggressive in their treatment approaches (which we disagreed with), but when it comes down to it, that is what makes this a great clinic for anyone: if you are looking for an aggressive treatment approach, they probably have a good vet for you; if you are looking for a more no-​nonsense approach, Dr. Bowerman is your man.

Grew up bring my families cats here.
Thanks to Doctor Bowerman I now work in the veterinary field not to far from this clinic.
Never a complaint, always enjoyable.
Only thing that could change would be more Sat hours for my parents.