The Animal Hospital of Smithson Valley

Be cautious of who’s your vet.

I would have given 2 and a half stars if I could. I took my 7 year old shiba inu mix to Dr. Madigan's office because of a limp in his leg. One ACL surgery later, my dog was refusing to eat and had diarrhea. Dr. Madigan suspected he had an abscess in his mouth and prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatory meds. My dog was not getting better and would yell every time he tried to lift his head. Again, back at the hospital, Dr. Madigan was on vacation and I had to see a resident vet. This man was such a quack because he told me that my dog had arthritis, hypothyroidism, and possible liver/kidney infection. So, more meds plus thyroid medication and a special diet of Purina Kidney Formula food. My dog's face swelled like a balloon on these new meds and I decided to get a second opinion. This new vet suspected an infection and prescribed a different antibiotic along with some muscle relaxants. After a few days, my dog was miraculously getting better and can now lift/twist his head. So, this review is to caution anyone who brings their pets here. Only see Dr. Madigan, himself, and RUN far away from any resident veterinarian.

Great customer service. Good community involvement. Really cares about animals