Dermatology for Animals

Dr. Holz and her team really are as good as it gets. They are compassionate, thorough and really listen (to the human, that is). My 2 year old American Bulldog is suffering from terrible allergies. I agreed to try a home made diet. It helped, but didn’t solve the entire problem. Dr. Holz and her staff kept checking in with me to make sure he was progressing. When Spring allergies hit Judo hard, she worked with us to add another treatment. We knew it would be some trial and error but Dr. Holz kept us upbeat and I was sure we were in good hands. Judo will be on some new meds and I feel confident that he’ll be in great shape again soon.

If you pet shows any kind of skin issues, take it to this clinic asap. Dr Holz and her staff are amazing and very knowledgeable. The only regret I have is not taking our dog here sooner.

I am happy to give Dr. Holz my highest rating. Our Dalmatian had been treated for several weeks for an allergy by other vets with no improvement. Dr. Holz was able to diagnose the problem within just a few minutes and it turned out the other vets were giving my dog medications that were making his allergy worse. Following her instruction our dog has completely recovered.

Dr. Holz and her staff are wonderful!!! They are very knowledgeable and compassionate. We were able to help a very sick dog whom other veterinarians were puzzled by. I am very grateful to Dr.Holz. They really helped our bull dog sharpei mix to be happy and comfortable.
I would highly recommend them to anyone with animals who suffer with any skin issues.

First of all, I was amazed that there was a place that specializes in skin issues for animals. These guys were able to definitively identify the skin issues my dog was having and address it correctly the first time (no guessing and experimenting on my dime). They were very honest and knowledgeable, although a little on the expensive side, and difficult to schedule with, and kind of far for me. I’m still a huge fan though, because my pup is his happy, spunky self again.

My husband and I are so relieved and so very grateful for Dr. Holz and her staff. They are all excellent and so compassionate with their care of our beloved dog.
Dr. Holz explained everything that our dog needed simply, thoroughly, and kindly and with her help our dog is on the positive road to being better and comfortable.
May I remind owners that this is a specialty facility NOT COSTCO, so the fees you are paying for are for knowledge, training, compassion, and the medical equipment to effectively diagnose your pet. It is not any different as if you were to go to a specialist in dentistry. The only difference is that most people have dental insurance to help cover the cost.
The Dr. does not create the issue you brought your pet in for and she tries very hard and every method to diagnose and treat your pet. It is OUR responsibility as pet owners to feed our animals good food, properly take care of them, and to be aware of what they are pre-​disposed to. It is difficult to see our beloved pets suffering, but please remember that it is unfair to take the anger of your monetary frustrations out on the ones at the end of the line trying to help them.
There is no need to be annoyed over the cost. It’s your choice to have a pet, it’s not the vets responsiblity to gaurantee (after the fact) miracles for free or cheap. This business is not Walmart. You are paying for her time, knowledge, training, compassion, and the medical equipment to effectively and quickly to diagnose the ailment.
I HAVE found Dr. Holz and her staff a blessing of compassionate, kind, and thorough professionals.

Pet owners, be aware of this HORRIBLE specialty Dermatology for animals office in walnut creek and Dr. Stacey Holz.
They are way too over priced and will treat you like crap just because they are the only specialty vet in the area. The receptionist was very rude, Dr. Stacey Holz was very disrespectful and degrading to the point that I almost walked out of there but giving the fact that I had no options I had to suck it up and stay to find out what’s wrong with my dog.
I had to call after a week to remind them that I’m waiting for the culture results to start my dog on the appropriate antibiotic because he was getting worst, the answer I got was sorry Dr Stacey Holz is in Washington state university teaching today she cannot get to the phone anytime soon. 3 days later I rec’d an email telling me that the prescription has been called to the pharmacy. 3 weeks later my dog’s symptoms are still the same no improvement, I called today to speak to Dr Holz but she was too busy to talk to me and wanted me to make an appointment to bring my dog back to her office and I would have to pay another $ 175 Dr. visit! When I questioned why do I have to pay to get answers to the same problems that my dog has been seen for in the initial visit I was shewed up and hanged-​up on by the receptionist after I have already spent over $ 600 in this horrible place.
I’m very disappointed that this practice is in business to simply ripoff worried pet owners and treats them like crap.
The positive reviews are from employees.

I think this veterinary specialist office is full of very nice, friendly people. As far as their expertise, they are excellent. Extremely knowledgeable and caring torward the animals. Our rescue group has a lab with a severe case of unaddressed allergic reactions that left a lot of scar tissue (due to neglect of her previous owner before we got her from the shelter) and her recovery has been amazing with the help of Dermatology for Animals.