Love Carolyn Dvm - Love Pet Hospital

We have been going to Love Pet Hospital for several years now and have always had wonderful care. We are especially fond of Dr. Wisbrock and opt for him when we get the chance. They have seen us through the illnesses and check-ups for four cats (and eventual deaths of three old-timers). We had one cat who stayed happy and healthy for several years despite chronic kidney failure and a heart murmur, she finally passed away at 17, and she adored Dr. Wisbrock. We trust the people at Love implicitly and heartily recommend them.

Posted 10/21/09 | Report Abuse

Was this review helpful to you?

Dr. Love and her professionally minded staff are about as good as it gets. The warm friendly atmosphere of the clinic from the moment you walk in is tangible. The knowledge that Dr. Love has of avian medicine and the discipline that she puts into all related small animal medicine practices is awe-inspiring. A bonus is her knowledge of exotic pets. Highly recommended for your pet, whether they run, jump, hop or swim. Joe Evans

Posted 11/07/08 | Report Abuse

Was this review helpful to you?

I recently adopted a stray chihuahua. I named him LittleOne. He was a very finicky eater and didn't drink water. As the days progressed his food intake was slow to none. I decided to see a vet. It was not Love but another (I choose not to define). The other veterinarian told me to give it Alpo, Mighty Dog or a Purina wet food. I called them back to say that LittleOne isn't eating. I was told to purchase mighty dog.I am not a vet however, my instinct told me to find a "real" one.So I remembered years ago Love, had taken care of a Siamese that I had.So now LOVE saved the day for me. I scheduled an appointment immediately. The place is VERY VERY clean where as the other clinic was not. The receptionist was so helpful and polite. Now the clincher... Geoff! Yep this Veterinarian solved LittleOnes problem.Geoff listen to my observed symptoms of LittleOne. He ran test, prescribed a antibiotic and now LittleOne IS eating and drinking water.Dr. Wesbrock, Thank You for listening and helping us both out.I highly recommend this business, and knowledgeable staff.Respectfully, M. Shepard

Posted 02/16/08 | Report Abuse

Was this review helpful to you?

I took my dog to see Dr. Davenport when Dr. Love was not available. She prescibed Chinese herbs that did not work at all for his conditions. When I consulted my accupuntirist about the herbs, we found out that she had given me a completely wrong herb. When I brought this to her attention, she disagreed, and prescribed another herb. When I looked up the usage for this, again it was the wrong formula for my dog's needs.
I am all for eastern medicine whenever possiblle, but I feel that maybe Dr. Davenport needs a little more training before she is ready to practice eastern meds. Upon researching, I found that vets do not have to go to school as long as regular acupunturists do, in fact it is a rather short course. I recommend finding a vet who has been practicing for a while, rather than practicing new skills on your dog.

Posted 11/10/07 | Report Abuse

Was this review helpful to you?

I have dealt with Love's for both dog (my rat terrier) and kitten (3 that were dumped at my church) care. They have consistently been extremely caring and helpful. I really appreciate that they have been willing to work with my wishes. I like the option of chiropractic and acupuncture. The only drawback is that sometimes they will use these options even when it's relatively clear that a surgical approach would be better (they thought of trying to treat what turned out to be a burst disc in my dog's neck with acu and chiro). However, they were very good about recommending a surgical hospital and weren't fussy when I opted to go that route (she recovered fully). They also talked me through some anxious times. They have a couple of vet techs who are a little over the top, but their staff is for the most part incredibly professional. They even introduced me to some all-natural calming agents that have made all the difference for our pets! If you're in South Austin, I highly recommend this vet clinic. They are a little pricey, but worth it.

Posted 06/27/07 | Report Abuse

Was this review helpful to you?

Dr. Love is a FANTASTIC vet. She treats my puppy as well as my pediatrician treats my kids! The practice also offers alternative treatments for pets.

PROS: kind, loving, thoughtful care
CONS: none

Posted 11/23/05 | Report Abuse

Was this review helpful to you?