By amyncrnp at Citysearch April 20, 2012
I have been using Dr. Duren at Alabaster Animal Clinic for 2 years now, and I have been pleased with the service I have received. However, I recently had an experience there which has prompted me to write a review. My cat, Charlie, started breathing heavier than usual. I called the office, and they said that they could see him right away. It turned out to be very serious, and they spent a great deal of time with him that day. Ultimately, nothing could be done for him, and we had to put him to sleep. Dr. Duren was very compassionate, but still completely honest with me. He waited patiently for my mother to get there to be with me when we put Charlie to sleep. I loved Charlie, and he was with me for 14 years. Putting him to sleep was very hard, but Dr. Duren's compassion helped make it the best that it could have been. The bottom line is that I think that Dr. Duren is a good and caring vet. I would recommend him. ...read more
By BT Rescue of AL at Citysearch November 05, 2010
Shelby Animal Clinic under the ownership and direction of Dr. Marsha Zahumensky has been a life saver in my life. Dr. Z takes whatever time is required to explain what procedures are needed and answer whatever questions that I have. She has cared for all of my dogs for the past twenty (20) + years and I can not say enough good things about the services provided by her clinic. She is a caring individual and will be with you when the "end" has obviously come for a loved pet gently lending her shoulder for you to cry on. If you want and need a competent and qualified vet, I would recommend Dr. Z to anyone. ...read more
By hush hush at Citysearch September 09, 2010
all i have to say is this is not a very nice or pleasant place for your dog or cats to get care from! Its nasty and not sanitary at all! The people that work there mostly high school kids no clue that they are doing in the back and give meds and are not trained to do so. She lashes out on her workers for no reason ..they little mistakes they make she beats them done to nothing but a big mistake they just get a little small talk! you would think it would be the other way around right? If you love your animal please just listen to this and take your animal else where! I promise you will be happier ...read more
A pet with pre-existing conditions can still qualify for pet insurance. However, it is important for you as the owner to understand what a pre-existing condition is and how it is interpreted by each pet insurance company you are considering. As with human health insurance, the type and the severity of... ...read more
If your pet needs emergency vet care the last thing you want to think about is the bill. Unfortunately, emergency pet services can end up being extremely high. If you have a pet in need and are worried about the bill there are a few programs that may be able to help you. ...read more