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1. We take our two shelties to Love Pet Hospital. Dr. Davenport does acupuncture as well as all the regular stuff, and has a more alternative approach to medical issues which is important for us. We have always been pleased with her knowledge... and she seems to actually LIKE what she does! Imagine that!

She always loves on our dogs and it makes us feel good to know we aren't just another client to them.

They are located on Brodie between William cannon and slaughter.
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2. I can't say enough wonderful things about Howard Blatt at Feather & Fur Animal Hospital. He got my now 9-year old dog through parvo when she was 3 months old and I'd follow him just about anywhere. He's at 9125
Manchaca, just north of Slaughter, 291-4000.

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3. Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital at Westgate & BenWhite/Lamar (across Westgate from Central Market). The vets there took really good care of my 3 aged cats. Got them through kidney failure and helped me to decide what to do when my ailing tabby simply wasn't all there any more (we surmised that he had probably suffered a stroke of some sort, and was suffering from general organ failure at 17 years old).

They got my neighbor's dog through parvo (she had been vaccinated, but evidently was exposed prior to vaccination) about 15 years ago; Lucky lived a good long life after that, and died last Thanksgiving.

They do very comprehensive work -- maybe not necessary if you have a younger animal. (A bit pricey for just shots and annual exam. But they do wonders with older animals with chronic conditions.)

Also recommend looking into health insurance for pets -- it's not expensive, but you have to get it before the animal is 8 years old. (It was on the market long after my cats were that age -- too bad for me!)

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4. capitol vet on south congress. smart cheap friendly.

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5. I've had excellent care from the vets at Westgate Pet & Bird. I was taking my dogs and cat to another vet (mainly holistic) and wasn't all that happy with some of the care I got from them. The vets at Westgate were able to get things under control fairly quickly. And when it came time to say goodbye to one of my dogs, Dr. Brandt couldn't have been more understanding and caring.

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6. I love Travis Country.. It's on 290 between Mopac and William Cannon.

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7. If you're willing to drive the 30 minutes to San Marcos go to Williamson Vet off of Posey (199) going s. on I-35. I'm on slaughter and Manchaca to and because they are a country vet even with the high cost of gasoline, they save me a bundle. AND they're way nice.


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8. I took my cat to Brodie Animal Hospital on the corner of Brodie Lane and W. Wm Cannon Drive for 7 years before I had to put her to sleep this past July.

They are a wonderfully clean facility and have excellent staff. My Cleo got really great care there. They were also really great when I put her down.

I saw Jennifer Martin, DVM.

512.892.3486.

Check them out at:
www.brodieanimalhospital.com.


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1. I don't know their exact rates, but my vet always seems very reasonable , and the people there are really nice. It's Manchaca Road Animal Hospital at Manchaca and Stassney. I prefer to see Dr. Fox.

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2. For vets- we go to the anglewood Animal Something at teh corner of Slaughter and Manchaca. Dr. Streid is a crotchety old dude who is awesome with animals and does not push you into a bunch of procedures and meds that you don't honestly need. And they were very compassionate when we had to put each of our animals down. hey even sent us cards signed and with personal notes from the whole staff.

That should be Tanglewood.

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3. I have no idea about school fundraiser type vet clinics. I have seen several times at the HEB in Buda a flyer for low cost vaccinations and I bet Town Lake animal shelter ot the humane society might know of some.

I cannot say enough good things about my vet. We see Dr Wisbrock at Love Pet Hospital on Brodie (just s of Exmoor). I think they have a website if you google them. I have seen a couple of other vets there that I liked as well. They use Allopathic medicine as well as Chinese medicine and tend to be rather conservative. Dr Wisbrock treated my dog for a rattlesnake bite and saved his leg without putting us into debt or using a lot of unneccesary meds. They are also very supportive of a 3 year vaccination schedule (3 yr rabies is all that the law requires).

An office visit is about $40, rabies about $15, DHLPPC about $7, and heartworm test about $30. I think there are a few other things they do/recommend, but that's what I remember. I've got 3 dogs so we are in there a lot!

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4. I'm not sure how south and west you are, but when we lived *far* south, we liked Dr Lindstom/the Buda Animal Hospital on 1626 (a little west of Marbridge). Don't know their rates for vaccinations though.

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5. We go to Buda Vet Clinic which is about a 10-15 minute drive. Dr. Lindstrom does large animal care primarily horses so he's very small town when it comes to prices. My annual visit is around $55 if I'm remembering correctly because I was shocked how cheap it was. Added bonus is the kids can pet the horses while you're there!

Directions: Go South on Brodie until it deadends and turn right. You'll go past the Marbrdge Garden Center on the right and when you see the white fenced pasture on the right start looking for the sign. Turn right into a driveway for a house(he lives on the property) and the office is on the left.

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6. They just had a mobile vet clinic at the HEB at Brodie and William Cannon. I'm sure they'll have it again soon.

We go to the Brodie Animal Hospital and would recommend it highly, but it is on the higher end of price. They are the only ones who can handle our cats anxiety, though.

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7. I recommend Animal Trustees of Austin (I think they're still around). They are by far the cheapest. They used to be located at I35 and Cameron, but they drive will save you some money. It's been a few years since I was there. It is a company started up by Bob Barker's contributions offering discounted spaying and neuterings in order to help control the pet population. I took a few pets there in college andwas completely satisfied.

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8. I second Dr. Cotnam for future reference! The cross street is 37th, I believe - by Groovy Automotive. We've been
taking our cats to him for the 2 years that we've been here and it has been a good experience.
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9. We use Dr. Cotnam at the University Animal Clinic on Guadalupe and . . . 30something . . . I can't remember the cross street.


We found Dr. Cotnam through a neighbor who also has an OES, and we love him. He's friendly, warm, and laid back, but gives the pets fullattention, doesn't seem to be too expensive, and has provided good, accurate care when we need it. All his vet techs are really friendly and competent, too. So, all that is to say: we were really, really in need of a good vet that we would adore, and Dr. Cotnam is the one.

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10. I love Lynn Boggs at Griffith Small Animal Hospital.

She diagnosed an older dog of mine with a torn acl in her knee, after another vet told me it was hip dysplasia, and wanted to sign me up for a hip replacement!

We've seen other vets there too, when Lynne is booked, and they are all wonderful. Very caring, but also with very practical advice.

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11. Dr. Boggs is our vet too and has been for nearly 10 years. She is awesome. Griffith Small Animal Hospital is at 2222 and Mopac (address is on Northland) so it is perhaps a bit North of central. They do allow patients to be dropped off in the morning and picked up in the evening. I think that helps them to fit in more appointments on any given day. Their number is 453-5828.