5/5 N R. 10 months ago on Google
I
never
write
reviews,
so
obviously
have
been
saving
up
a
lot
of
words
for
this
one:
My
Great
Dane
Cali
went
from
a
healthy,
vital
dog
to
being
unable
to
stand,
in
a
matter
of
minutes
this
past
weekend.
I
called
Tanasbourne
Emergency
Vet
Hospital
and
was
greeted
by
Emay,
who
was
kind
and
professional.
She
calmly
listened
to
my
long
(long!)
description
of
what
was
going
on
with
Cali
and
then
encouraged
me
to
bring
her
in
for
an
evaluation.
She
explained
the
process
and
the
potential
wait
time
if
Cali
was
determined
by
the
triage
tech
to
be
"stable",
but
she
also
voiced
concern
that
this
was
likely
an
urgent
case
that
might
become
a
priority.
She
took
my
name,
Cali's
name,
and
sent
me
all
of
the
paperwork
via
email
so
that
we
could
expedite
her
admission
to
see
a
doctor.
We
live
in
Seaside,
so
the
trip
over
the
mountain
to
Beaverton
was
stressful
and
long.
By
the
time
I
arrived,
the
clinic
was
very
busy.
I
drove
over
with
Cali
alone,
called
from
the
parking
lot
and
they
were
ready
for
her.
They
met
us
at
the
car
with
a
rolling
gurney.
Kirsten
(or
Kristin,
I
am
sorry,
I
cannot
remember
for
certain)
was
our
triage
tech.
As
a
quick
aside,
I
have
to
say
that
she
is
a
COMPLETE
SAINT.
I
was
at
the
clinic
for
more
than
5
hours
on
Sunday
while
Cali
was
evaluated
and
I
had
ample
time
to
watch
her
in
action
with
multiple
human
and
animal
patients
in
various
situations
ranging
from
life-threatening
to
silly
(literally,
"I
think
my
dog
has
a
sliver").
She
handled
each
patient/owner
as
if
they
were
the
only
ones
in
the
room,
and
the
room
was
literally
packed
(think
30/40+
people,
all
with
animals,
most
in
tears
or
close).
It
was
such
an
emotionally-charged
space,
with
everyone
in
some
level
of
distress.
It
was
hard
to
maintain
composure
just
watching
so
many
people
with
so
much
love
for
their
very
sick
or
injured
pet,
(even
the
ones
with
just
a
sliver
were
very
very
concerned.)
Kirsten/Kristen
maintained
her
composure
and
was
so
kind,
all
who
encountered
her
were
calmed
and
reassured,
canine,
feline
or
human.
The
clinic
is
very
large
and
can
accommodate
MANY,
so
the
wait
times
can
be
long.
I
had
a
priority
case
and
was
still
there
5+
hours,
but
it
is
understandable
when
you
see
the
volume
of
animals
and
people
they
serve
and
the
complexity
born
from
the
huge
numbers
and
the
range
of
issues
presenting.
My
vet
tech
was
Taylor
and
veterinarian
was
Dr.
Schwindt.
Both
were
very
calm
and
empathetic
while
also
remaining
professional.
I
felt
that
they
took
the
time
to
make
an
actual
connection
with
me
and
my
dog.
She
is
a
BIG
dog,
and
very
difficult
to
maneuver
with
her
sudden
inability
to
walk
and
the
extra
efforts
everyone
was
making
not
to
injure
her
further.
We
discussed
the
options
and
decided
on
xrays
and
ultimately,
pain
management/medication
with
an
extended
period
of
convalescence
in
lieu
of
a
neurologist
and
potential
surgery,
etc.
Cali
is
7-8
years
old
(unsure,
as
she
is
a
rescue).
Cali
was
ultimately
diagnosed
with
IVDD,
after
xrays
and
a
thorough
exam.
It
is
unknown
whether
she
will
fully
regain
use
of
her
legs
but
we
are
doing
our
best
for
her.
They
provided
detailed
written
notes
about
her
drugs
and
treatment
plan,
and
phone
numbers
for
additional
specialists
if
needed.
At
this
point,
we
are
on
Day
3
and
Cali
is
bright
and
responding
well.
She
is
still
unable
to
get
up
but
I
can
see
improvement
in
her
ability
to
swing
up
from
laying
flat
on
her
side
to
laying
upright.
She
can
hold
herself
in
place
to
eat
and
drink,
and
she
SO
wants
to
get
up
and
visit
with
her
best
buddy
when
she
comes
into
the
room.
One
final
note,
this
is
not
an
inexpensive
place
but
it
is
emergency
care
and
with
the
number
of
staff
they
have,
the
building,
equipment,
etc.,
how
could
it
be?
I
had
to
put
my
bill
on
4
different
cards
in
order
to
make
it
work,
and
Taylor
my
vet
tech
was
infinitely
patient
while
we
worked
through
the
charges
and
getting
them
posted.
It
was
humbling
but
again
-
understandable
-
and
once
again,
thank
you
for
the
compassion
and
empathy,
for
Cali,
myself
and
everyone
else!
