James Boone, DVM

Don’t live in DC but needed a travel certificate for my dog. Everyone was nice, the vet was great with my dog and if I lived here, I would come back often.

Great veterinarian! Just saw him for the first time at Adams Morgan Animal Hospital and it was amazing. He was thorough, kind, knowledgeable and was more about the pet than the money!

Totally love Dr. Boone – see my reviews for Adams Morgan Animal Hospital. He is great with animals and has such a nice southern warmth. He’s also extremely communicative via telephone (post-​surgery) or when your pet is in their care and will always take the time to explain various options and the costs involved. My 16 and a half year old dog is lucky to have Dr. Boone just a few blocks away!

I think Dr. Boone is a nice person and I regret having to give such a low review, but he discouraged me from getting a biopsy of a group of lumps my cat had on her ribcage — saying it would be stressful for an older cat. The lumps turned out to be cancerous although he did not think they were — and by the time I had gotten the biopsy it was too late to help her.

I love Dr. Boone! My cat had a gigantic abscess, and was on her way out, but Dr. Boone said he’d give it a go. He was in surgery for over an hour working on the poor dear, and she had a difficult two-​week recovery period, but in the end she pulled through and has continued to live a happy life.
From several conversations with him, about my own cat and about a friend’s very ill dog, it is clear that he stays current with research developments, and is willing to try new procedures. But he is also very realistic, and will not waste your time, money or emotions if the odds are tremendously against you. And I really appreciate that.
Dr. Boone is one of Adams Morgan Animals Clinics biggest assets.