Wendy RobinsonTahoe – Integrative Veterinary Care

I think she’s more interested in your money than your pet.

My dog, Tank, and I love Dr. Wendy and acupuncture treatment. We are so lucky to have been recommended to see her and we love her team too. They all give Tank lots of love and attention and solid advice on how to help him live a great life after his spine injury. Acupuncture has been fabulous for him and he really enjoys the nerve regeneration mode. He lays down in a manner he wasn’t able to do anymore and often is so relaxed that he falls asleep. The treatment is very fairly priced for the time and attention it takes too. We are lucky to have a vet this great in our small town!

Wendy Robinson and her office staff have really changed my life with my dog. I drove from New York to Lake Tahoe with my senior dog that more than a few people thought would not make it here.
The first time we went to Wendy, she did some very gentle chiropractic on my dog and improved her back and hips so much that Bella practically danced out of the office. We have returned regularly for acupuncture, chiropractic, and laser treatments for her arthritis, balanced with pain medication.
Wendy is working with me through the aging decline of my beloved pet. I trust her judgment implicitly. She’s given my dog her smile back on so many occasions and given me more quality time with my dog. I know the time I have left with Bella is short and Wendy is helping us make that time joyous.

I REALLY enjoyed our visit with Dr Wendy. I brought my 9 y/​o Aussie mix to her to check out some fatty deposits and joint issues. Walking through the door didn’t feel like a vet office at all. It was warm and inviting like walking into someone’s home. The treatment room was the same way, no big metal tables or slippery floors with fluorescent lighting. It had a huge area rug on the floor, a countertop on one wall and a couple of chairs. My dog has never been more relaxed in a vet office. We all sat on the floor, discussed Roxy’s issues and background and then she measured and sampled the deposits right there. She also gave me some info on ear care, diet & health. I never felt rushed and it felt like hanging out with a concerned friend who wanted to help. It was also a bonus to know that she is affordable. I highly recommend everyone bringing their pet to her. She was recommended to me by multiple friends and it is the best choice I have made for my dogs health. Thank you Dr Wendy for your mild & caring demeanor. It is much appreciated!

Dr. Wendy is great! Just ask my 6yr old Saint Bernards, Kenai and Sequoia. Prior to Wendy opening her own office she would do «house calls» to our home for Sequoia. This was great, as Sequoia doesn’t like going into the «typically» vet office. Wendy was able to free Sequoia’s neck and jaw. Sequoia wasn’t able to open her mouth more than 20% and the «typically» Dr.‘s said she has a rare condition that would require steroids for the remainder of her life (she was only 9 months old). Wendy worked her Chiropractic «magic» twice and Sequoia has never had another problem. We thought when Sequoia was 2 that she was having the same issues, basically her head mashed down onto her spine. Wendy opened her own office, got us in right away and knew this «mashed down» was not the case this time. Wendy recognized Sequoia was in a very spot (literally and physically). Sequoia was in Addisonian Crisis. Wendy got Sequoia pumped with fluids, called Animal Emergency Center in Reno, NV and set everything up for us. We got Sequoia to Reno in about 45 minutes, where they were able to get Sequoia stabilized. Since then we have learned to administer Sequoia her required injections every month. Wendy has also seen Kenai many, many times for her left front leg. Kenai is always twisting, spraining and beating up her left leg playing. Kenai gets her teeth cleaned without drugs at all, which is wonderful for us. It is so nice to know that every time we go the «goal» isn’t to just drug up the dogs. Sometimes drugs are needed, but sometimes they aren’t and Wendy tries everything! Both of our dogs have no issues with walking into Wendy’s office. They both know that when you are at Dr. Wendy’s you get «cookies». Wendy’s office staff is typically wonderful also. Some days we all have bad days, you just never know.

Dr Wendy Robinson has been taking care of my dogs (and now my cat) since she worked on West River.
Annie had a broken vertebrae and neurological damage. She was barely able to walk. I took her to Wendy for acupuncture and the results were wonderful! Annie is 12 now and has some weakness in her back legs but NOTHING like she had. Annie was also afraid of doctors, but not Wendy. She would nearly fall asleep during acupuncture, she was so comfortable.
Dr Robinson is a great veterinarian and I have found her staff to be kind and helpful also. It is good to know my girls have such a friendly, warm place to be treated when they need it.

I am writing this review of the front desk staff as I did not have any contact with any other member of the hospital team here. I was in the area from out of town and my friend’s dog possibly ate some ibuprofen. Having worked as a veterinary technician for the last 10 years I am aware that ibuprofen is very toxic to dogs and me and my friend rushed her dog in. Upon arriving at the hospital we entered an empty lobby. The receptionist that came out to greet us brought her lunch with her from the back room. We told her what had happened and asked if they had apomorphine to make my dog vomit. Her immediate response seemed annoyed and repulsed that we were asking if they had that medication. It was apparent she did not want to see us or our dog. No problem, we immediately left and went to Sierra pet clinic where our dog received great care and we were greeted by a receptionist that was friendly and welcoming.