I have a 9-year-old Lhasa Apso who is my best pal. Yesterday, I noticed for a second day that she was spotting blood when urinating. I do not usually get overly dramatic about such things, but I lost a parent a couple of weeks ago and the night before, I watched a tv program where a couple lost a pet and had to grieve its loss. Let’s just say I was thinking the worst. A trusted friend recommended La Cumbre (I recently moved to Santa Barbara) and so I called, expecting to be told the doctor could see her tomorrow. When I told the office staff member my dog’s situation, she told me to bring her right over, that even though the doctor was booked, they would take care of her immediately. Besides the office being clean and efficient, everyone was extremely courteous. I told them about my recent loss and why I was feeling so concerned, and they listened with empathy and let me know how they would proceed. Before the day was over, they told me she was doing fine, that they had sent out blood tests when the answers would come, but their conclusion was that she had a far less frightening illness than cancer or kidney problems..a Urinary Tract Infection. The doctor came out to talk to me about my dog’s general health and I knew I found a place that truly cared about my dog and was also a caring and compassionate partner in keeping her healthy. I am so grateful to work with Dr. Holmes and her team.
David S.
