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Need help finding a Dog Doctor? Looking for a Specialist

JZ - 1-6-2010 at 05:40 PM

Crazy question for you guys.

My dog has what is a suspected slipped disk in his neck, or possibly a tumor. It is causing him partial paralysis.

You wouldn't believe how much the first Vet wants to do a CT Scan and if necessary surgery.

I'm wondering if anyone has ever come across a specialist in the TJ area and if that might be a lot more affordable. Or even any recommendations in the SoCal area?

DENNIS - 1-6-2010 at 06:15 PM

Dr. Eduardo Díaz L.
He's downtown Ensenada and I've known him for a lot of years.
He will answer your questions.

TEL 178-2672

Mexicorn - 1-6-2010 at 06:39 PM

Clinica para Animales Dr. Rivera
Paseo Ensenada 1136
Col. Playas de Tijuana
(664) 630 07-38

Best vet in TJ hands down.
Surgical station todo-
Call him you will thank me later-
Your other option is Bonita pet hospital but be ready to shell out some major dough.

DENNIS - 1-6-2010 at 07:02 PM

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Originally posted by Mexicorn

Best vet in TJ hands down.


Every cloistered expat in Mexico knows the best doctor, lawyer and everything else that comes along.
"Oh yes..he's the best this or that in Mexico. My best friend told me that."

Awww..nonsense. Expats in a foreign community tend to grasp anything and everything to feel a part of "Who knows everything" of the area.
On this issue...I am the ultimate authority. :lol::lol::lol:

JZ - 1-6-2010 at 07:28 PM

Thanks guys. Keep it coming, I will call them in the AM.

JZ - 1-7-2010 at 10:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mexicorn
Clinica para Animales Dr. Rivera
Paseo Ensenada 1136
Col. Playas de Tijuana
(664) 630 07-38

Best vet in TJ hands down.
Surgical station todo-
Call him you will thank me later-
Your other option is Bonita pet hospital but be ready to shell out some major dough.


Mexicorn, the number is a fax line. Do you have another number?

Here's Another Vet in Playas de TJ

Gypsy Jan - 1-7-2010 at 02:50 PM

Dr. Hector Bracamontes
Pet Clinic de Playas
Paseo Playas #2587-A
Secc. Costa de Oro
Playas de Tijuana

664-631-1660

He's currently treating one of our dogs with chemotherapy shots for a throat tumor. She's responding well to the treatment.

I believe that Dr. Bracamontes also has an office in San Diego.

BTW, it's fairly common for a business to share one line for phone/fac, and if the equipment isn't switching properly or there is no one monitoring for an incoming voice call, then all you will get is the fax whistling for another fax to shake hands with. Evening clinic hours are fairly common in vet practices here, you might want to try Dr. Rivera again in the late afternoon/evening.

Good luck in finding the right treatment for your companion.

GJ

JZ - 1-7-2010 at 03:32 PM

Thanks GJ. Good call on the phone/fax issue. I got a hold of them and I think I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow. He says they are 60% less than the US and based on what I heard it sounds like they are 80% less than the first place I took him to.

DENNIS - 1-7-2010 at 03:51 PM

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Originally posted by JZ
Thanks GJ. Good call on the phone/fax issue. I got a hold of them and I think I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow. He says they are 60% less than the US and based on what I heard it sounds like they are 80% less than the first place I took him to.


Man....What is it with Vets in the states. They charge like brain surgeons.

BajaDanD - 1-7-2010 at 05:10 PM

There is a condition called Wobblers usually in larger breed dogs. Sounds like the symptoms. But Im no Vet You might want to mention it to your vet though. Wobblers can be treated sometimes. Google it.
Sorry to hear about your dog.
Good luck

[Edited on 1-8-2010 by BajaDanD]

JZ - 1-7-2010 at 05:16 PM

Yeah, one vet mentioned wobblers as one possibility. They don't know for sure and I'm not spending $3K to find out (not including the surgery and re-hab). I've already been sucked in to paying half that.

DianaT - 1-7-2010 at 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by JZ
Crazy question for you guys.


Crazy? Not at all---not with all the dog lovers around here---many who have had great luck with the vets in Baja.

Good luck to you and your dog!

k-rico - 1-7-2010 at 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by JZ
Quote:
Originally posted by Mexicorn
Clinica para Animales Dr. Rivera
Paseo Ensenada 1136
Col. Playas de Tijuana
(664) 630 07-38

Best vet in TJ hands down.
Surgical station todo-
Call him you will thank me later-
Your other option is Bonita pet hospital but be ready to shell out some major dough.


Mexicorn, the number is a fax line. Do you have another number?


I take both of my dogs (10 years and 2 years) to Dr. Rivera. I'm always impressed with his service and have owned dogs for 25 years (several different vets).

That is his phone number. 664 630 0738

Hours:
9 am to 7 pm M-F
9 am to 6 pm Sat.
9 am to 1 pm Sun.

He's on the east side of Paseo Ensenada a few blocks south of the plaza.

[Edited on 1-8-2010 by k-rico]

Mexicorn - 1-7-2010 at 08:44 PM

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Originally posted by k-rico
Quote:
Originally posted by JZ
Quote:
Originally posted by Mexicorn
Clinica para Animales Dr. Rivera
Paseo Ensenada 1136
Col. Playas de Tijuana
(664) 630 07-38

Best vet in TJ hands down.
Surgical station todo-
Call him you will thank me later-
Your other option is Bonita pet hospital but be ready to shell out some major dough.


Mexicorn, the number is a fax line. Do you have another number?


I take both of my dogs (10 years and 2 years) to Dr. Rivera. I'm always impressed with his service and have owned dogs for 25 years (several different vets).

That is his phone number. 664 630 0738

Hours:
9 am to 7 pm M-F
9 am to 6 pm Sat.
9 am to 1 pm Sun.

He's on the east side of Paseo Ensenada a few blocks south of the plaza.

[Edited on 1-8-2010 by k-rico]


Told Ya!
Cloistering here in Baja! LOL!!
Keeping the noses packed LOL! Aint it the truth!

BajaDanD - 1-7-2010 at 10:48 PM

look up wobblers on Google there are treatments for it. If that is what it is your gonna spend a lot of $$$$$ no matter what. You will need a specialist. I doubt you will have much luck finding a specialist to treat Wobblers for cheap anywhere including Mexico. What kind of dog is he.
Here are a few links


http://www.chetbacon.com/wobblers.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how_4998140_recognize-wobblers-syndrome-...

http://www.petsurgery.com/wobblersyndrome.html