I'm new to the neighborhood. Can someone recommend a good vet?
Susan W. replied:
for a cat i've heard wonderful things about the Cat Vet on south street. When i have to take my kitty to one in the area that's where I will go. A friend had a very sick kitty and they did wonders for him. http://www.catvetofsouthstreet.com/#!service/c10 h4 As far as a dog vet? I have to find one myself. I had used Dr. Radbill at Radbill Animal Hospital for over a decade but then he sold it and I do not like the way the new people manage it at all. Ran into some problems there and won't be back. Although Dr, Delago who is there is a good man if he's still there so to be fair you might have better luck than i did. World of animals on 20 th street btwn pine and lombard. I haven't had any huge need in the last year but will need a vet in the fall for a check up. I have used Ryan vet Hospital at Penn many times for emergency situations they are WONDERFUL but expensive. http://www.vet.upenn.edu/veterin.../ryan-veterinary-hospital Or http://vsecvet.com/services/SLandingPage.shtml - recently opened and i've heard good things about them. I currently have rescue animals from the PSPCA so i can go to them when I need to . that;s where they have had their vet care. If it's a kitty i've got you covered... a dog.. Dr. Delago is the best neighborhood vet in the area i've heard of it's just the new management that is annoying. here is also a woman who does house calls for her practice. I was thinking about giving her a try as her fees are reasonable. You can get her info from The Philly Pack store on greys ferry...
Betty S. replied:
Second vote for Cat Vet of South Street. Dr. McKinstry has been wonderful to my cats over the years. She recommends the least invasive and least expensive treatments before moving on to more complicated ones, and understands that I don't hyper-treat my cats - just take care of their illnesses. She was very kind to me over the course of 9 months when my aged Siamese was struggling with kidney failure, and I can't recommend her and her office staff highly enough. They always fit me in if I have an emergency. Plus I love their office cats!
Martha O. replied:
Another vote for the Cat Vet of South Street. Dr. McKinstry and her staff treat my cats (and me) very well.