About Gasow Veterinary Hospital: Mangner James DVM
Gasow Veterinary Hospital: Mangner James DVM is a highly recommended veterinary practice that provides exceptional care and service to pet owners. The hospital is known for its knowledgeable staff, fair pricing, and quick access to care, particularly for immediate needs. Customers have praised the hospital's accommodating nature, with one reviewer sharing their experience of being seen the same day despite being 35 minutes away from the facility and the last patient slot being only 15 minutes away. The staff, from the front desk receptionist to the veterinary assistants and doctors, have been described as "absolutely phenomenal," answering all questions thoroughly and providing a gentle, nurturing environment for pets. The hospital's approach to veterinary care has been highly commended, with one customer stating that the staff "really wanna make sure that you're taking the right precautions and the right steps for everything." Another reviewer highlighted the hospital's "knowledgeable with options for care" and "fair pricing," making it a great fit for their German Shepherd. Despite some negative reviews, the overwhelming majority of customers have had positive experiences at Gasow Veterinary Hospital. They have praised the hospital's commitment to providing high-quality care and excellent customer service, making it a trusted choice for pet owners in the area.
My dog, Lucy, was a patient at Gasow Vet Hospital for 11 years. In her last year of life, Dr. Kiara Boey, was a very considerate and understanding doctor. She gave us multiple options for Lucy's treatment, and was wonderful to work with. Today, a Sunday, I called Gasow and let them know that it seemed that Lucy was in her final days and I needed help. Emily and the rest of the staff was extremely thoughtful and considerate, and I could not have asked for a better experience. The office staff made me feel that we would be taken care of quickly, and we were. Dr. Katlin Raper, the doctor working today, could not have been more compassionate, and a sad experience was minimized. Thanks to everyone at Gasow, you made a hard moment easier!
We had wonderful help when our cat 17 years old had unusual nose and eye problem Dr. Dohlehany knew right away what to test for and it was cancer in the nose.He had good advice on what to do and how long she may live. He knew there was no cure He told us to watch for bleeding etc. His time period etc. Was right on and we took her in to take her out of her suffering . The way they handled this was very considerate of us and our Caty Cat that we adopted from Gasow's where they hand raised her and her liter . Our 2 Maine coon cats helped her learn to be a good little kitten and our Lab Daisy loved her so. She would ride on one of our Maine coon Big Boy . Thru the years they have helped us with many animals. Their Dr. have Dx many unusual problems with our pets and helped us treat them and gave good referrals when needed. The Maine Coons got great bathing and grooming regularly . My most unusual pet was. Caty Cat hand raised by Gasow Staff . Nothing but wonderful care !! And yes we miss our Caty Cat that recently left us without too much suffering and an accurate diagnosis.
Our dog Kaya had been having issues with her rear passenger side leg for weeks. The first vet said it was a sprain which we knew wasn't right. The second vet said it was likely a partial tear of the ACL (CCL) and recommended we go to a specialist, which we did. We booked a consultation and they agreed it was likely a partial CCL tear and explained how they'd fix it. The process is called TPLO. Simply, the CCL can't be repaired so they shave and rearrange the structure of the knee. It involved metal plates and bolts and... TPLO was all they did. We didn't feel good about that solution and it seemed the only one they were prepared to explain to us so we held off and continued to look for other providers. We kept seeing references to "Dr. Wright". "I should have gone to Dr. Wright!", or "A friend recommended Dr, Wright. I wished I'd followed that recommendation." My wife tracked him down over the holidays but on New Years Day Kaya took that final bad step totaling her CCL so we called and booked a consultation with him. ----- I'm going to pause here for a second to state the obvious. No procedure is 100%. No Doctor or hospital is 100%. We all want what's best for our loved ones and it's possible what's best for one family/pet will be completely different for another. There is no wrong answer is what I mean to say. TPLO is fine. I just didn't feel it was right for us or Kaya. Okay, back to it... ----- The procedure Dr. Wright does is a little different. The CCL is gone but what he does is to essentially replace it with two nylon bands that mimic the CCL. The CCL is central to the knee. Dr. Wright's two bands are external (inside and outside) which should actually add a level of stability. This solution made sense to me, has been as successful as TPLO but comes with far lower infection risks per the studies my wife and I were able to find. Kaya took that bad step on the 1st. She had her surgery on the 8th and her surgical bandages came off today (1/11). The office called us the day after her surgery to make sure everything was okay. They've been extremely communicative. Kaya's surgical bandages started to slip so we called the office. Dr. Wright wasn't in but they were able to play go-between. Dr. Wright asked for pictures so he could tell what was going on. I texted them to the office immediately and within the hour we had an appointment to address the issue for the next day. For me the highest prays is this: Kaya is always perfectly happy to jump into the car and go to Gasow. She knows where her room is and is happy to see everyone. That, for us, is the icing on the cake. I'll update as we move through the process but I wanted to be sure to share our experience. Everyone has been so wonderful and the results thus far are stellar. Thank you Gasow. Thank you Dr. Wright. Kaya sends all the kisses.