Pacific Veterinary Svc

I brought my puppy in for its 2Nd vaccination. A few days later I noticed a large lump were the shot was given. I figure this is from untrained vets who also seem to be fresh out of high school. I would never trust my dog with those kids again. They also seem to care more about the money then the well being of my pet. I have recently changed to Pet Hospital of La Mesa which I would recommend to everyone! I will never set foot back in that place again.

Posted 10/17/09 | Report Abuse

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I have used this office for almost 20 years and I have always received great service with all of the animals I bring in, rescued or not. My questions are always answered, and I feel that they are fairly priced. I would recommend them without reservation. Most recently my 19 year old cat had to be put down because her kidneys gave out. She had a dignified end to her life and I am thankful for the folks at Pacific Veterinary.

Posted 09/06/09 | Report Abuse

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I used this vet for 12+ years for my Jack Russell Terriers, Zoe and Zachary.

No problems until Zoe, about five years at the time, developed a pyoderma-type rash. Dr. Gail Todd dx'd allergies (based on, a guess?). After seeing a dermatologist and, finally, a homeopathic vet, she was dx'd with hypothyroidism. With supplemental thyroid hormone, no further skin problems.

Unfortunately, I didn't learn from Zoe's experience.

Zachary was 10 years old when I noticed a lump behind his knee, and being due for his check up and dental, I brought him in. He also seemed to have lost weight.

Indeed! He had gone from 22 to 17 lbs. the tech. noted with some concern.

Dr. Todd thought the swelling was due to an infected tooth, which she removed. Blood test came back with high lymphocyte count, thus, she thought, confirming the infection. Zack was sent home with antibiotics.

He finished the course of antibiotics, and, when he was brought in to remove the stitches in his mouth, I asked to see Dr. Todd regarding the continued swelling, which I also noted in the submaxillary glands. I wasn't allowed to see Todd, but the receptionist relayed her message: not to worry, the antibiotics would deal with it.

After three weeks, with no change, I brought Zack back and asked for another blood test. Dr. Nagel
said he feared lymphoma, which the tests confirmed.

Despite aggressive therapy, Zack died three months later, on Jan. 1, 2008.

I have since learned that weight loss with swollen lymph nodes should have set alarm bells ringing.

I have also learned that the protocol for immunization (formerly every year) was changed to every three years in 2003. Yet every year like clockwork I would get a reminder in the mail for boosters, and like a chump, I didnt question it . I have since learned the value of having titers done.

I can't and will never know if Zack could have been saved with an earlier diagnosis. Nor can I know if Zoe's autoimmune disorder (cause of hypothyroidism, and later, her death) was linked to over-vaccination.

I have never been able to set foot in their office since then, but I will warn every pet parent I know to steer clear of Dr. Gail Todd.

Michael Schwilk
North Park

Posted 08/27/09 | Report Abuse

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I've been taking my dogs Taffy and Peanuts to Drs. Nagle and Todd for 16 yrs. and 6 yrs. respectively. They always explain what's going on very thoroughly. They are reasonably priced. They truly care about your pet and you. You can have complete confidence that your animal is getting the best care available. The staff is great, very friendly, outgoing and skilled. You will not find better doctors to care for your beloved pet.

Posted 12/05/08 | Report Abuse

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I've taken my animals here over the past 15 years. They have always been respectful and given my pets excellent care. They are reasonably priced and explain everything clearly and completely. The entire staff is great!

Posted 03/23/08 | Report Abuse

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Dr. Nagel is genuinely concerned about my animals and I have been a client for 10 years. The staff was very helpful with and saved my cat, Milton's life when I brought him in on an emergency after leaving another vet's office. He was dehydrated and not eating. Dr. Nagel and his staff hydrated him and sent us home with an appetite enhancer. My poor little guy barely made it - I am so thanful they were there to take care of the situation. He lived for 5 more years to the age of 18.

Posted 03/12/07 | Report Abuse

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In an emergency they always tell me to come right over. Fairly priced (they even have a weekly "discount day" for routine vaccinations) and very knowledgeable!

Posted 11/29/06 | Report Abuse

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Dr. Nagel is very thorough, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Every question I've ever had about my cat has been answered. Unlike some other vets I've come across, he never cuts corners nor rushes you out the door. We adopted a kitten from the humane society with a stubborn upper respitory infection. The doctor has been extremely informative, given me all options I had, and has been helping us make decisions on her treatment. The office is clean and doesn't smell like a vet. My overall exeperience has been more than satisfactory.

PROS: Our cat gets as much attention as we do at our doctor's office.
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Posted 03/07/06 | Report Abuse

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i have always taken my two dogs here for their check ups and also if they have any medical problems and i have always gotten very good care from here. the staff are very friendly and the doctors answer all your questions and make you feel comfortable.reasonable prices and very good pet care.

Posted 11/17/05 | Report Abuse

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Dr. Robert Nagel and Dr. Gail Todd have been taking care of my lab/mix, Maude, since she was 6 weeks old and now she is 10 years old. They have given excellent care for Maude, are caring and compassionate and are in a location that I frequent. I would highly recommend them.

Posted 08/04/05 | Report Abuse

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