Our lifeline! We have two German Shorthaired Pointers. The reason we came to Animal Alternatives is our oldest dog has allergies and we weren't happy with the conventional treatment offered by our neighborhood vet. With Dr. Lampru we can try holistic methods to treat problems and if all else fails utilize conventional medicine. Our 13 year old Pointer has arthritis in her knees. Thanks to the laser treatment offered by Dr. Lampru and her caring staff, I believe her life has been extended. Several months ago her legs were failing and I thought that was the end. I called the office hysterical and was treated with compassion and received a quick call back by the doctor. She suggested a calcium magnesium supplement. I am amazed that after several months on the cal/mag and probably in conjunction with periodical laser treatments our "first born" is doing quite well. I feel that this is because of Dr. Lampru's knowledge and experience. When we were going through that rough period where it appeared our dog was in her last days Dr. Lampru and her staff were extremely supportive and understanding. That meant the world to me as we have no children and our dogs are our "children". They understand how much we love our animals and that is so very important. That is why I highly recommend Animal Alternatives. Another benefit to being a client of Animal Alternatives is an emergency clinic is co-located at their facility at night and on weekends. So, if you should happen to need after-hours care they are good about notifying Dr. Lampru of anything that may need follow-up. We have received excellent follow-up on emergency situations because of this co-location. P.S.: We are about to bring a new puppy in to our home and are very glad to be able to bring up the dog with alternative veterinary care from the very beginning. I don't understand where the other reviewer was coming from. Doctors are not magicians or Gods but one thing for sure, Dr. Lampru will do everything possible to keep your pet healthy.

DO NOT BRING YOUR PET HERE! Worst experience of my life! I brought my dog Max to Dr Lampru because he started displaying problems chewing his food, this turned into not eating which caused him to lose weight drastically. We were referred to her because of holistic approach and her openness to try alternative therapies. She did an evaluation and some blood work, and prescribed a series of enzymes and dietary changes, ignoring that the problem was that he could not chew, we told her that we had found a lump in his mouth and thought that might be the problem, but she dismissed it. We called almost everyday to tell her that he was simply not eating so that the supplements were not going into his system. We brought Max to her for a follow up, the following week and he had lost even more weight. At that time she diagnosed him as having cancer and that the mass in his mouth had to be removed, but that she was booked until the following week and that she only did surgeries on Thursday, so we would have to wait. When we returned Max had lost even more weight, at this point my 69lbs dog was at 39lbs!! She then said that she would not operate because he was too weak and that from her experience and I quote 'I can tell that the cancer has spread and is taking over his body therefore the only thing I can suggest is that we put him to sleep'. She was cold and zero bed side manor. She GAVE UP without ever really trying. She said that he would not live past the weekend. I said no and that I would take him home. She injected him with a narcotic pain killer and sent him home with us. The pain killer on an empty stomach caused internal bleeding in the upper GI tract. I took Max to another vet and then another we got 2nd n 3rd opinions which concluded that Max did not have cancer and therefore had not spread, he had a abscess that was infected and causing pain therefore he did not want to eat. They prescribed antibiotics and a mild pain killers and when the swelling and infection were gone they removed the lump. He his happy and gaining weight. SHE DIAGNOSED MY DOG WITH CANCER WITHOUT EVER TAKING AN X-RAY, BIOPSY, OR SCAN. Imagine a doctor tell you, you have cancer just by looking at you. She gave my dog a life sentence, I am glad I didn't take her advice. I am outraged and hope you will never have to go through what we went through. Max is my best friend and companion, I know that one day he will not be with us, but it was not his time. I wonder how many people have lost their companion because of her malpractice. ** After this experience I did further research on line and found similar stories, PLEASE do the same.