Abc Animal Hospital

Monday 2-18-08 I take my 10 year old, female pit-bull in to see Dr. Tufaro, because she was very sick. I explained her symptoms to the reception and had to wait an hour before the doctor came in. After he gave the dog an x-ray he showed them to me. The x-rays were very unclear, his machine is useless. Stating her uterus was infected. Dr. Tufaro informed me that my dog needed a hysterectomy, because she had a very bad uterus infection. I started crying immediately, because I'm a college student and I knew I would not be able to afford the surgery. I called around and was finally able to borrow the money. I was told Negrita (my dog) would be fine. With the estimate of $950-$1150, I was sent on my way.
Tuesday my mother and daughter pick up my dog. He states she has not eaten because she wouldn't. However, she will recover faster at home. I get home and my dog's nose is wet, her breath no longer smells, she looks a little better. Her body is very cold though. We lay a blanket on the floor and take turns cuddling her. By 9:20AM, Thursday 2-21-08, my dog is dead. Dr. Tufaro said (after autopsy) she had advanced stage of cancer and her liver was competing gone. He never checked her blood for kidney or liver problems, even though the anesthesia is filtered through those organs. I'm not stating my dog died because of him, but she was put through unnecessary suffering. And the bill was $1250. He was sympathetic, but careless. I know of one other person who had the same problem with their dog and Dr. Tufaro. He also became very hostile when I questioned his actions. Now he will not give me her medical records stating, I must first pay for her cremation fees. After everything is done, his attitude is completely different. I don't recommend this place, the atmosphere is very gloomy. Actually after going with a friend to her vet there is an amazing place on 52nd street between 1st and 2nd avenue called Eastside Animal Hospital huge difference.

After years of satisfactory service I am saddened to have to relay that our most recent experience was absolutely traumatic with Dr. Tufaro at ABC Animal Hospital. Although the level of care was acceptable for our pet, his interactions with us humans was contemptible and questionable. It leads us to think that he is unstable psychologically as he exhibited personality traits that can only be described as paranoid and neurotic. I understand that many others have experienced his "Jekyl/Hyde" personality. PLEASE spare yourself and your pet and go elsewhere.

Recently, my dog Pete, a nine year old overweight Australian Cattle dog was limping terribly. I brought him to ABC where the doctor diagnosed him with a torn cruciate ligament. Surgery was indicated and Pete was operated on in late October. The surgery was a success and Pete was able to walk, with a slight limp, within a week. The recovery took longer than I thought, possibly due to his age and his weight. The doctor did a good job with the surgery and the rehab is going well. We we have decided to put Pete on a diet and we will monitor him every other month.

both of my pets -- cat and dog have been dr. tufaro's patients for over 4 years now. they are both around 13 years old now, and have had numerous problems over the years. dr. tufaro was been great through it all -- he's performed surgeries on both, always been accessible and helpful and always treated both me and my dear pets with compassion and respect. just a week ago, i came home to find my cat laying on the floor, not really moving or doing anything. i called dr. tufaro through their emergency service and he immediately came to our aid, despite the fact that it was already late and that it wasn't quite clear what was wrong with my cat...
a week before that my dog was having trouble moving, like i said she is quite old, i came in with her and we discussed the possibilities for her care. a shot and some meds later and she was doing better. this is a tough time, but i feel i have someone helping me through it and hopefully we will be able to make the right desicions for my dog.
i would recommend abc animal hospital and dr. tufaro in a heartbeat and i am very thankful for the care and service my pets and i have received there over the years.

Ive been to a few other vets before I came here and I was relieved at the service offered. The doctor actually cares about animals and I found the prices a lot more reasonable than the ones I'm used to uptown. He was very efficient and knew my cat had bladder stones as soon as I went over the symptoms where as at the other clinics they would just prescribe me antibiotics and send me home, he gave me options and gave me a plan so that was nice.

When my fury little guy got sick with eye infection, I brought him to Dr. Tufaro's clinic early in the morning hoping he can see my dog and he did .The assistant was very kind and Dr. Tufaro spent alot of his time to explain how to care my dog's eye. Dr. Tufaro took care of my dog with much love and care. From then on we (my fury little guy and I) didn't mind drive all the way from Queens to downtown to see Dr.Tufaro.

Right after I moved into the city, my daschund somehow hurt his leg and was limping. I did not know what vet hospital to go to since I was new to the city. I found ABC Animal Hospital. I was told that my dog tore his ACL and needed surgery to repair it. Dr. Tufaro did wonderful surgery. The recovery process for the surgery was very long (several months) and hard, but all of the staff at ABC were very supportive. I am very happy with my experience and my dog is doing great.

I had to take my great dane to ABC Animal Hospital when he broke a rib. They did an awsome job in acessing my dogs situation and providing the care he needed. The nurses were top knotch and cared for my dog with much love. Prices were pretty decent, but you get what you pay for.

I was very impressed with the ABC Animal Hospital. The staff and doctors were very nice and you can tell right away that they care about the animals. We just got a new cat and wanted to have him checked out to make sure everything was okay and they did a really good job. They even gave us alot of tips on taking care the our new cat.

I had recently been to my friends and found their cat had some problems, We went to ABC. I found this really a very safe place for pet emergency. Actually they offered to keep him on under their own care so he could be watched around the clock. Isn't it nice.

PROS: Nice place
CONS: nothing

ABC loves animals first and foremost. When our cat was very sick, they offered to keep him on under their own care so he could be watched around the clock. They seem to give that same level of care to all their clients. They service all animals and have a clean, well cared for space.