Douglas C.

Culver City Animal Hospital

I've had four animals I've taken to Dr. Kidwell (three cats and one dog) and he's always been courteous and respectful to the animals, even when he gives the owner (me) what-for for not taking proper care. I can easily imagine Kidwell getting upset at an owner who expected her cat's urine to be uncontaminated if taken from the examination table for testing rather than being drawn directly from her cat. Kidwell will indeed tell you the price of his procedures even over the phone, and explains what he's going to do to assure you know. I've had minimal interactions with Dr. Gaboe (one appointment for my dog which Dr. Kidwell couldn't handle due to an emergency), and found him equal to Dr. Kidwell. Personally, I like to know what I could do better for my animals, and Kidwell gives that to me if I need it.

Kidwell recognizes his limitations, and will not do procedures for which he is not properly trained. If you are being sent to a specialist, it's because Dr. Kidwell thinks the procedure is not something he can do -- I've had this happen once in over 25 years of patronage. You won't lose a pet to Dr. Kidwell due to dishonesty.