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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have used Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital for about 14 years. I have seen at least 8 different veterinarians over that time - with 3 different dogs and 4 cats. They have provided routine veterinary...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital for about 15 years. When we first started using them, they were the best. Actually I'm giving them 2 stars instead of 1 because of Dr. Richard...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our regular vet makes house calls, but is not always available for emergencies. He recommended I bring our pets to the El Sobrante Veterinary Hospital for those occasions. Even though they know I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Berkeley Dog and Cat since around 1992. I, and my cats have always received the best of care. Having read other reviews, yes sometimes it is quite hectic, yes sometimes there is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the negative reviews for this place, I was very leery of coming here. But Berkeley Dog & Cat is the only vet service in Berkeley/Albany that treats birds, so I had no choice but to come....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
RIP OFF!!!!! OUTRAGEOUS prices with minimal service and a bad attitude.You denied my dog boarding because he got mad when you tried to stick a thermometer up his butt? I hate this place. And I used to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I received a nice card from the vet who assisted us with Sundae's health problems. Thanks for that. Still overpriced.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whats wrong w/ u people. Aren't ur pets worth it? I would pay anything to take my baby Billie (an Iguana) to see Dr. Harkewicz. He is amazing! His hours are very limited but he squeezes us in....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have been here several times for emergency visits on a Sunday. Each time the doctor has been great and very helpful and the staff hell of supportive, even during our pets moment of crisis.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few weeks ago because my cat was dry-heaving for hours. I thought the vet, Dr. Jeffrey Freeman, was really, really great, he even called me on two occasions after to make sure everything...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Took my cat in because he had been loosing weight, was painfully constipated and also having odd behaviors with his tongue and that I felt something was wrong with his mouth. Stressed all the points...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my cat to Berkeley Dog & Cat late this evening (naturally, my feline friend decided that Saturday night was the most appropriate time to begin looking deathly ill - why is that always the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their website has a free coupon for first visits. It is worth around $60- I highly recommend printing this out and bringing it with you because although it is just a cheap piece of paper with a code...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Berkeley Cat & Dog was unthinkable, unnecessary, abusive and without explanation. I have never been treated so poorly, let alone while in a crisis with my animal.Dr. Amy Benjamin was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is no question that it was expensive to take our dog to Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital. I wasn't expecting it to be cheap for emergency after-hour care (10:30 PM on a Sunday). However, the actual...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I feel incredibly ripped off. I fully expected that a after-hours urgent visit would be more expensive than a normal vet visit, but the fees here struck me as OUTLANDISH. My small dog ingested a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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We saw Dr. Jeff Freeman at Berkeley Dog and Cat one night at around 11pm after our puppy ate a pen. He was incredibly warm and kind, conscientious and smart! Spent considerable time going over the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just got my puppy a few months ago and I started taking her here since it's just 3 blocks away. It's a bit expensive, IMO, and they didn't catch her ear infection during the initial exam. I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know about cats and dogs, but if you have amphibians this is where to go. Dr. Harkowitz has seen both my frogs a few times. Yes, they charge an exotic pet fee. No, it's not cheap. But what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprise that they received so many negative reviews. I've been taking my 9 months old Samoyed puppy to see Dr. Richard Benjamin for the past few months. The first time I brought my dog in was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Worst. Vet. Ever. I have a white cat - she has allergies. So while I was living in San Diego I had been taking her in to have her ears cleaned every few months or so to prevent ear infections. When I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just more info to add here. My kitty got sick just before the weekend and I needed to use their specialty services and hospitalize her for three days. I found their weak spot here. It was kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let's see... I want to start by saying I'm not some exotic animal nut. I actually don't believe in keeping exotics as pets. But I saved the life of a sugar glider that was certain to die. I spent 6...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to use Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital in the most unhappy of situations. It was discovered that our kitty had cancer and she deteriorated very quickly. More quickly than I had expected. On...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just wanted to add another good review for this place. We moved from SF a year ago to Berkeley. We used to take our cat to Mission Pet Hospital. We took him to that vet one last time before we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night we discovered that our sweet Yellow Lab Inga was absolutely covered in hives. We racked our brains trying to come up with what may have caused this reaction. After ruling out poison oak,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wasn't impressed with the office staff, but that was the least of my worries.Zoey, my 3 year old kitty, is having trouble peeing and we read on their website that it's emergency status. My husband...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've just recently moved, and we also had to switch vets. I have 4 pets(1 dog, 3 cats) and when we first started using Berkeley Dog & Cat, it was great. They were kind, and very knowledgeable....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They saved my puppy from a life threatening virus (although it was $3000)..I had no where to take him after Pet Emergency performed an unecessary surgery on him and then said they were closed and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, the prices are a little high for Berkeley, but I'm coming from San Francisco vets so these guys are still cheap.And the office staff leaves something to be desired, but I have yet to find good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was AWFUL.I had been fostering a dog through the Milo Foundation when she began having horrible digestive issues Sunday afternoon. As this was the closest location I called and asked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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We have been to Berkeley D & C Hospital twice, both on an emergency basis. We saw Dr. Freeman, and he was the kindest, most compassionate Veteriarian I've known since Mark Youdall retired from Cheshire Cat...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am writing about an experience we had with our beloved, sweet old orange kitty several years ago (she is, sadly, no longer with us). We had one of those awful, middle-of-the-night medical situations...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had experiences with four different emergency clinics and this one is my favorite. Now I need to see a specialist and I'm going there first. I read some of the bad reviews, and I'm sorry they had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BEWARE. I would give negative stars, if it were possible. This vet office prescribes and sells food that contains a known pesticide called ethoxyquin from a brand that is currently part of a class...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I moved back to Berkeley a few years ago, my cat developed bladder stones, and I resisted the urge to take her to her old vet in SF, so found myself at Berkeley D & C. Dr. Jennifer McBride took...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Berkeley Dog and Cat saved my puppy's life!!!!!Amazing service.My puppy got into and ate snail bait, which gave her horrible seizures.She was minutes from death when we got her to the vet. They ran...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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The doctor of my dog is a female doctor. She is unkind and don't look skilflu. She doesn't even answer my question. I will change the hospital to another one. This is the worst hospital I went.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...the reviews for this place are all over the board. Let me give you my experience with BD&C...hopefully you'll find it useful.My little pal Shane had been puking up his food for the past couple...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I simply cannot believe I am using the same services that some other Yelpers have complained about! My experiences here have been nothing but great! No complaints from Ed-the-terrier either! He is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm very sorry to read all the bad reviews here. I feel for anyone who has had a bad experience at the vet.For my part, our visit with Dr. Yelland (the clinic's dental specialist) went very well. Dr....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my BF's cat, Diva had to go in for a check up after having a UTI (or possibly kidney stones, diagnosis to be determined tomorrow AM), I was pleasantly surprised by the experience due to Dr....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm amazed at the poor reviews. I guess there are a lot of emotions and high expectations involved when it comes to our pets.We've used this vet clinic for over five years, thanks to glowing reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i boarded my pup here when i went on vacation for a week. they were great to work with - very easy going and positive, even when i had a minor panic moment after i realized my little girl had yet to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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I've had troubles finding herp vets before and dealing with herp vets that know less than I do. Dr. Harkowitz is amazing! He knows everything about everything scaley and gives you a nice lecture on how to take...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give six stars to this place, I would. Dr. Alan G. Shriro has been my four-legged pals' vet for over two decades, and I have never had such a kind, caring, professional, efficient vet....
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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I brought my bearded dragon here due to a problem with his tail. It was my first time there, the staff was extremely friendly and efficient. I was in and out - no problems or concerns. Dr. Harkewicz treated my...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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I was recommended to Dr. Harkowitz by 4 other vet offices that I called in search of a reptile vet that could treat my Iguana. Most all other vet offices said that they could administer emergency care to my...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, I've had nothing but positive experiences with this hospital.We took our female cat in a few months ago for a late night ER visit because she had ingested some plastic (her favorite) and was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. God. I had the worst experience of my life tonight with these people. And I agree with the poster below: If I could give no stars, or minus stars, I would. I went to visit my sick little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a good or bad experience as I recall.. When I first got my kitten, I paid them a good amount for her first check up, and then I didn't go back until about 1 year later. I made a quick dash 3...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have had only very positive experiences at Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital over 6 years of bringing all of our animals there. We have brought a cat and two dogs there on both emergencies and routine...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few months ago we got a little beagle puppy, Mr. B. our pup, has been there a bunch. Dr. Amy Benjamin is who we see, and she has been great!
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about this place. Generally, the care is good, but I feel like I am always getting milked on the bill, especially for the 24-hour overnight emergency care. And, I'm not sure if...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading these reviews, it was almost enough to scare me away, however, out of desparation (my dog is ill), I went anyway. The people have, thusfar, been fantastic. Front desk staff to vet to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the vet that the Berkeley Humane Society referred us to when our doggie suddenly stopped walking and started yelping (yes, Yelping), with pain every time he moved. The Berkeley Humane Society...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go if you need a specialist. Dr. Harkewitz is an excellent and extremely knowledgeable reptile specialist, and I've had only great experiences with him.Over the years, I've taken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our dog got bloat (a.k.a. volvulus) at 11:30 at night and was going to die, period, if we didn't get him to the vet right then. Our normal vet obv. wasn't open at night so we went here- fast. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We just called and asked for a copy of our vet file after a week of HORRIBLE service.These are our concerns.1. The staff is unprepared to deal with trauma. One day we visited, we witnessed a very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Purebred pet owners beware. If they think you can pay, they'll tug on your heart strings until you think there is no alternative. Shame on them.The emergency Dr. told us our dog was dieing and said...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really surprised at the bad reviews. I know it's not the cheapest, but I figure you pay more for 24 hour emergency service. I found the front desk to be extremely knowledgeable and really seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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I totally agree with the comment below - I had to bring my kitty in for surgery over a holiday weekend and Dr. Godfrey was extremely rude and made me feel so stupid. She made my situation more dramatic which...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If i could give no stars I would. Scenario: My sister's dog has a lump...a rather quickly growing lump. The regular vet can't get a full diagnosis. She recommends Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital. Dog...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like this place, because they see pets on an emergency basis, and appear well-equipped to handle any problem a pet might have. But I just can't--and here's why:A few weeks ago, I called...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings on BD&C. Dr. Doering, the dermatologist, is thorough and spends lots of time with my dog. He's always charges for the short office visit (and I've been in with Shiro for less...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We _used to_ take our animals here, until the service and care level plummeted to next to nothing.Once we took one of our dogs in to the emergency section for a bleeding nose, violent sneezing, etc....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can only speak for my experiences with Dr. Shriro, Dr. Dohring and the late night emergency clinic staff--but so far I'm incredibly impressed. Yes, Berkeley Dog and Cat is pricy when you take your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Berkeley Dog and Cat are not the cheapest place in town, nor do they have the most consistent bedside manner. The surgeon who treated my dog was a poor communicator and gave me contradictory...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've taken both my dogs here several times and I think they're great! My little dog Maya had an infection and I spent two very scary evenings at the 24-hour emergency room. I was crying and very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experiences at this veterinary clinic have been very good. The staff are very friendly. I have brought in both my dog and cat to this hospital and have felt they had wonderful care from the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A year ago, my dog Oscar was mis diagnosed by another vet and we were referred to BD&C by that vet to see the neurologist Dr. Peter Maguire for Oscar's "back" problems. Dr. Maguire took little time at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
don't let the bad reviews mislead you!when i brought home my first wee wonder (buster, the chihuahua super dog!) he had an emergency before he had an official vet. this was before berkeley dog & cat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I took the Coop-dog here after he was hit by a car (don't worry - he's all right, just bruised), because the neighbors insisted it was the only place that stayed open all night. It was, as Eric P....
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
IF YOU HAVE A REPTILE- IGNORE THE BAD REVIEWS!!!!!Dr. Harkewicz SAVED MY IGUANA'S LIFE!!!I have searched high and low for a good/reputable reptile vet- and I finally found one!!It takes an hour for me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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We have always had wonderful experiences with the staff during regular hours. Unfortunately, we and our pet were treated negligently in emergency care by Dr. Summer Godfry. She was very condescending,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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We have always had wonderful experiences with the staff during regular hours. Unfortunately, we and our pet were treated negligently in emergency care by Dr. Summer Godfry. She was very condescending,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I thought Berkeley Dog & Cat was decent but expensive until my Maine Coon, Max started urinating blood in June of 2005. I brought him in, and they put him on a course of antibiotics, which did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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My friend and I came here to drop off a lost cat with an injury. The receptionist was very sweet, sympathetic, and helpful, and did not keep us waiting. A veterinary technician came to get the cat from us, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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I used this vet practice when I live in the Bay area 5 years ago. I just returned here and went to a cheaper vet nearby and had a bad experience with one of my small/older dogs so I decided to remain...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry to hear about my fellow Yelpers' bad experiences at BD&C...but I must disagree. I grew up a son of a veterinarian and have seen the gamut of bad clinics to great ones. Dr. Shriro is one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what to write. we've been here, not had problems but yet I've heard of friends that have had problems....I guess it's one of those places you have to figure out on your own. But I doubt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Truly one of the worst veterinary experiences I have ever had. The front line staff was not at all accommodating to our requests for records and xrays, we were put on hold many times and even dropped...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Dr. Harkowitz is an excellent veterinarian. He hails from University of Pennsylvania's Veterinary School. During my (or rather my pet's) hospital visit, Dr. Harkowitz was very knowledgable about various...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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If you have a reptile in need of treatment then Dr Harkowitz at the Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital is the person to see he deals with alot of the pet stores in the area and cares for the health and care needs...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2005
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