Vet recommendations please

Submitted by PumpkinEyes t3_10i5us6 in StamfordCT

We recently moved to Stamford with our 13 year old chihuahua mix. Our old vet is now 3 hours away.

Our baby is our life and we just really want to know of positive vets in the area that we can take her for her check ups and any other issues.

We’re also in the process of adopting a 3 year old cat and would love for them to have the same vet, but are open to cat specialists or a vet that really understands cats if you know of any!

Thank you so much in advance!

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DLFiii t1_j5ciiu2 wrote

Dr. Nolan at Bulls Head is amazing!

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Lorres t1_j5cwiy1 wrote

I tried to take my dog to Bulls Head based on recommendations but their website says they don't take new patients and I never got a response to my email.

We ended up going to Spot On on Selleck St which I believe is new-ish and would recommend it. We were able to get an appointment the next day (not even for an emergency, at our vet in Brooklyn it would literally take months to get an appointment) and Dr. Larson has been super nice and thorough and responsive via email.

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DLFiii t1_j5cy526 wrote

We use Spot On for daycare and boarding. They’re really great there. I can’t speak for their veterinary care, but for lodging and such, they’re excellent! I’ve heard their fees are pretty high on the vet side though. I’d keep trying for Bulls Head. I mean, they’ve been around for a while but have some younger doctors. I’m surprised they wouldn’t take any new patients, but I guess they know their limit. Maybe it changes as people leave the area and such?

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Lorres t1_j5czebb wrote

> I’ve heard their fees are pretty high on the vet side though.

The quote we got from them for dental work did seem pretty high, higher than what we paid at our Brooklyn vet for similar work. But we also got a quote from the Stamford VCA which was around the same so maybe they both happen to be expensive, or maybe that's just what it is :/

I'm guessing they saw an influx of new patients during the pandemic with more people moving here from the city and more people getting pets too.

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BenVarone t1_j5eq6f7 wrote

My wife is a vet here, and CoL is a huge factor, as is inflation. At her hospital they have vet techs that make more than I do as a software engineer, and they are still struggling to recruit and retain both doctors and staff. This area is just a really, really expensive place to live.

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toxicslothculture t1_j5cycl0 wrote

We use Spot On for everything but grooming and they are amazing! We highly recommend them. They’re so responsive and all of the employees really care about all of the pets they take care of.

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That_Short_Kid t1_j5ckxke wrote

Agreed, I take my dog to Bulls Head and they are always great!

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Athrynne t1_j5cui61 wrote

Second Dr. Nolan, he's been seeing my dachshund since he was a puppy. Great veterinarian!

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lmc1893 t1_j5d9fou wrote

Stamford veterinary center on hope street

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davidg_photography t1_j5cpsbw wrote

VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in norwalk for 24 hours emergencies ( good to know and have )

Strawberry hill animal hospital in norwalk as well.

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PumpkinEyes OP t1_j5di8ku wrote

Thank you all so much! I will reach out to these vets and see if they take new patients!! I really appreciate it!

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No_Statement_824 t1_j5f0zqb wrote

Dr. Steve at Bullshead. He is AMAZING with our reactive dog. My dog did not do well with Dr. Nolan though he is great with other pets. Good luck!

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samlog23 t1_j5f6eql wrote

We go to Pound Ridge Veterinary Center. Just moved here a few months ago and we’ve been so pleased with their care.

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CobbytheCobbler t1_j5hcrqk wrote

Cornell University Veterinary Services for emergencies and if you need a specialist. Pricey but 100% worth it with the high quality of care.

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