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| - I took my very ill cat to Akron Vet Referral and Emergency Center on Sat., 9-12-15, at approximately 2:00 pm. (My local vet, Dr. Feeney of the Dover Detroit Animal Hospital in Westlake, Oh, suggested my very ill cat be taken to the Akron Vet Referral and Emergency Center. He spent one night in this facility and then Dr. Feeney suggested that because he was so ill, I take him to Akron, in the event his condition worsened and surgery was going to be an option.)
My cat suffered from a liver ailment that I understood was quite advanced. Dr. Carrie A. Griffith at the Akron Vet center gave a thorough examination to my dearly beloved cat, Paulie, giving me her medical opinion. She offered possible options. She explained his condition. She was very frank and honest about his serious condition, for which I am grateful. Although she explained things extremely clearly, it was difficult for me to absorb how ill he really was as I was in some denial and shock. Dr. Griffith was really patient, professional, compassionate and took extra time with me to get me to grasp the severity of the situation. I made the difficult decision to have him put to sleep as he was so ill that it seemed selfish of me to put him through what needed to be done just to see if it could help him. I could not put my beloved animal through such an ordeal.
I understand this hospital is an emergency center and they must take the most seriously injured and ill animals first. While waiting to see the doctor, I was asked more than once to let them know immediately, while we were waiting to be seen by the doctor, if my cat seemed to be taking a turn for the worse. This gave me emotional assurances that they were cognizant of his situation and would have been ready to see us immediately should he have appeared to be suffering or getting worse in some tangible way I could see. I appreciate that they must triage animals and do what is necessary. My wait time was approximately 45 minutes, which I believe, for an emergency center, is not unusual or uncommon. I think Dr. Griffith is an excellent diagnostician. She possesses excellent skills in educating me on my pet's condition and chances of survival. Furthermore, I believe the charges for services rendered were very reasonable. I never felt pressure to go to heroic measures to save my pet. I felt my pet and I were dealt with as best as could be hoped for under the circumstances. So, in short: thank you, everyone, at the Akron Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center for the services you provided.
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