Cedar Ridge Animal Hospital

2-years ago, they treated our senior dog for arthritis with their "laser therapy", and $500 later, it did nothing. We ended up getting glucosamine supplements on Amazon for $20, and he was a completely different dog—able to walk and run. This past week, my parents took their senior cat in because she was losing weight. After $400 and some testing, they decided to treat her for hyperthyroidism. She was on the medication for 3 days and my dad found her dead on the floor. She wasn't incredibly sick when he brought her in for a checkup. He felt that the vet didn't explain or offer any documentation for the thyroid cream, side effects and how to effectively manage the issue. Yes, she was a senior cat, but it was too much of a coincidence that she died immediately after starting her new medication. We believe she was either misdiagnosed or overdosed, or the medication had an adverse affect on her heart. I had a cat 5 years ago with a thyroid issue who was on the same medication, in Colorado. The vet made it very clear that I needed to wear rubber gloves when applying it and gave proper instructions for treatment. None of this happened at Cedar Ridge with their staff. In addition to, my dad had been applying it without gloves, and 2 days later, he started having vertigo and had to go to the ER. We wonder if the thyroid cream got into his system and made him feel sick. Cedar Ridge did not accept responsibility for the cat dying, offer compensation or suggest a necropsy of her.

posted: 06/27/2023

The doctor and her staff are exceptional. Thank you for taking such good care of Jax and Cheech!

posted: 08/10/2023

My rabbit jumped off his hutch and broke his back. I was bringing him in to be euthanized but he passed on the way here. The two wonderful people at the desk were so kind. Thank you.

posted: 04/28/2023

We love Cedar Ridge. Always caring and informative. Understanding in all the ways you hope your vet will be. Our family pets have been visiting for years. Great staff! Thanks Cassie Cure!

posted: 05/25/2019

My daughter took her dog that she adopted from wayside waifs in grandview Missouri seven years ago to this clinic to be peacefully euthanized after killing two small dogs. This clinic told her she had not done all she could and that he probably thought the two small dogs were toys. They told her to give him a chance. My daughter has had him for 7 years and does not make this decision lightly. She has had him in therapy and in training. She loves him and this devastates her. She should never have been treated like this and frankly I’m very disappointed. This clinic should re-evaluate their practice and truly look at individual owners and respond appropriately.

posted: 05/02/2022