All Paws Vet Clinic

Dr. Vivek is no longer with this clinic so I had to see a different doctor. Without saying names, my experience was not as positive, unfortunately.
I came in with a specific problem, very clear. After blood tests fecal tests, pain killer medicine — of which none of the above did I think was addressing the specific issue I needed immediate help with — at my personal emotional and financial expense they were all done in vain. To the tune of about $ 400 and many lost hours of sleep at night because of the cat’s issues.
My issue isn’t an uncommon one, especially in older cats — incessant late night (and daytime) howling.
I understand there’s procedure. But, when a vet tells me he’s never heard if or treated a cat howling before — I worry. I’ve heard of it many times before that this is a common issue especially with older cats.
Another thing this vet had me do was administer an actual IV drip on my cat when they thought he was too dehydrated. A real one. Like people use in hospitals with a very big and very sharp needle. I am not a nurse and haven’t received this kind of training. It was quite disturbing. I tried it once. Had to poke at my cat several times (because I don’t know what I am doing!) And ended up poking myself when the cat struggled. The IV needle was so sharp that touching my skin with it resulted in my bleeding. It was traumatic to expect me to administer an IV — I don’t know why they would suggest this.
When I went to another vet I also was informed that I was charged for blood work that was never done because they didn’t take enough blood, the sample was too small to get all of the blood tested. WTH?! Would have never known this on my own.
He did refund some of my money when I told him this, but again — I could have never found this out.
Will not return.