The Barlow Trail Vet Clinic

I made an appointment for my dog for allergies to renew his meds which had been prescribed by another vet, I made sure to let them know that I did not want to pay for any meds only the exam, when my husband got there they gave him the meds and charged $50 per 15 pills, I am able to get the same med for half the price. I called the receptionist and she totally could care less, no skin off her back!

I am totally unhappy about their attitude and more so the fact that they are pricing their meds twice as much of what they are worth without any regards for their patients. Bottom line she told me, she could print my dog's records to go somewhere else, she did not like the fact that I wanted to send a letter to the vet doctor, she said it was not fair for the doctor to be bothered with this problem since they have nothing to do with the pricing but on the other hand, it is very fair for the office to price their meds wioth a totally unfair profit.

Gave mean estimate for neutering a 1 year old cat of $426.64-$693.17 depending on whether we agreed to have a bunch of un-needed tests done. It was like a cult of people who had no idea what they were doing!!!

Appointment was at 1130 and we were there until 230. Big time scam to do a bunch of tests! Sad because it used to be such a great veterinary clinic before being sold to Dr Houston!!!

Look out because they own a clinic in Damascus too called The Village Vet!!! I'll be taking my pets to Sandy Animal Clinic where I know they will be cared for and I won't be scammed into a high priced cult!

Give me a break! It is totally obvious the positive review was written by Barlow Trail Vet Clinic themselves.

I had an emergency with my dog when I was traveling in Oregon and this is the first place I came to. What a mistake! The first thing did was try to talk me into a ton of super expensive tests. I felt like I was being taken advantage of because I was from out of town.

The whole experience turned me off so much that I left without treatment and went to the next closest clinic, who were awesome, by the way, and dealt with the issue quickly and inexpensively without a thousand dollars worth of tests. Don't take your beloved pet to barlow vet clinic!

All I can say is that Barlow Trail Vet Clinic is a great place for your pets!! Dr.

Houston and Dr. Brenner have treated both of our pets with much compassion and made us feel like we were the most important people in the building!! Unfortunately previous negative reviews have made this place seem "awful" on-line but new ownership has sure made a difference!! They answer our endless list of questions and also take the time to explain the reasons for doing blood work and tests.

How many doctors do you know that get on the floor with your dog?! I trust them completely!

Advertising the entities who receive complaints = nuts to you. You have had life threatening or actually death of pets reported on your site and now you appear to be supporting The Barlow Trail Vet Clinic.

Nuts to you. It was, and is, a waste of my time to bother reporting the same devastating veterinarian's care to Pissed of Consumer.

As I stated in the past to you, extremely expensive tests and X-rays were done which showed my pet's complete bowel obstruction.

Christensen, DVM ordered more tests rather than do the necessary emergency surgery. Christenson, DVM (?) also charged to euthanize my pet which was in extreme pain thanks to lack of appropriate and adequate veterinary treatment.

I strongly suggest that you read the negative reviews of this clinic which are scattered over the internet. Then decide what value you place on your pet's life and potential death.

My pet is dead due to an encounter with the primary vet. at The Barlow Trail Vet Clinic. . I had my pet's medical record reviewed by two independent veterinarians.

Their conclusion was that the death was caused by the gross negligence of the attending vet.

The many internet reviews illustrate the the on going illnesses and deaths of pets treated by the Barlow Trail Vet Clinic. Beware!

A recent encounter with the Barlow Trail Veterinarian Clinic, David Christenson, left my animal dead because of what I believe to be incompetence and gross negligence on the part of the Vet. I presented the evidence to the OVMEB (Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board) which after two review hearings absolved Christenson of any liability in the animal's death.

The OVMEB also refused to accept further documented evidence in the case.

Three individual veterinarians had review the case and their opinion was that the dog was killed through gross negligence.

My recommendation is to stay away from Christenson, DVM and the Oregon Veterinary Examining Board, because you will loose more than your animal. You cannot win in the State of Oregon.