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| - Just like Patrick B, I had bad experiences with Laveen Animal Hospital and needed a new veterinary home for my cats. Since owning our first cat back in California five years ago, we have not really had great experiences with vets. The pet food scare of several years ago, as well as Californians' growing obsession with pampering their companion animals, probably led to an inflation of vets' prices and a deflation of their genuine concern for the animals.
Dr. Yocham at Southside has been a refreshing change from all of that. His direct, to-the-point, no-BS style is helpful when all we really want is to hear the symptoms, diagnosis and potential solutions. You know, that thing they call medicine? Furthermore, the office is no-frills, with no attempt to "upsell" you with a ton of expensive food and accessories. Finally, the prices are very reasonable which is always nice to see in today's veterinary scene.
Unfortunately, while a few of our encounters at Southside have been run-of-the-mill vet visits, the large majority of our interactions have been related to flife-threatening issues: my little kitty Simon's bout with the fatal disease, FIP, and my other cat Bauer's recent bladder blockage. Adorable Simon didn't make it after six months of fighting the disease, but when we finally put him down at Southside, Dr. Yocham and his staff were appropriately somber and patient with us as we said our good-byes. Recently, with Bauer's unexpected condition, Dr. Yocham thoroughly examined him, told us the problem and gave us three options. While we ended up choosing the most expensive option (a surgery that is supposed to prevent future blockages entirely), we still felt that he presented us with choices and explained why the other two weren't the best for Bauer's long-term health. After his four-day hospitalization and a subsequent suture removal, Bauer is doing great and appears healthier than ever.
Lest I forget the supporting cast, Southside's staff is also very kind and seems genuinely interested in animals. They compliment Dr. Yocham's expert and direct style.
If you're looking for a different kind of vet care, I highly recommend Southside. Do, however, be forewarned that they don't take appointments. That's their only drawback (although, in some cases, when they've been busy but we've had a more serious situation, it's proven a positive thing.)
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