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Dogs Only Medical Center The Dogs Only Medical Center is a veterinary practice designed entirely around dogs. We were the first and only veterinary hospital dedicated solely to caring for dogs. Since then many practices have looked to us for advice and guidance. We use our specialized knowledge and professional strengths to provide the highest quality and compassion in veterinary care for our patients. The Dogs Only Medical Center is a full service animal hospital serving the central Ohio dog community with medical, surgical and dental veterinary care.
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Debra N.
May 27, 2022
Think twice before going to this place! Dr. Prescott thinks it's part of being a veterinarian by belittling her customers about nothing that has to do with animals! Regardless of what the conversation was about, it is not her place to talk to people rudely or belittling them! She had the nerve when I expressed to her how it made my son feel to say it was "his impression" to feel that way! WOW! I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone!
Garrett N.
May 25, 2022
Dr. Prescott had us schedule an appt with her and after waiting an hour, had me finally come back with my dog and notified me that I am not allowed back. Very rude and belittling tone she spoke with and as I explained to her the issue at hand, she proceeded to use analogies to try and rationalize her decision. On top of her already being expensive, after this unprofessional service and treatment I received, I will suggest friends and family to never take their dog here.
Maddie Z.
May 24, 2022
Scheduled an appointment in advance and arrived 15 minutes early. We waited 2 hours to ultimately not be seen. This doctor was incredibly unprofessional and condescending. My poor dog now has to wait longer to be seen elsewhere. They shouldn't have accepted the appointment to begin with. Do not recommend.
Kaleb Head
Apr 14, 2022
This is not a real animal shelter or animal rescue, came here to drop off a dog that I had rescued personally from a tough situation and found that it was actually a butcher shop. This is not cool
Megan Jenkins
Feb 21, 2022
Have tried to contact multiple times with help concerning 4 puppies I found on the side of HWY 300. No response from anyone.
Edwynna F.
Sep 22, 2020
DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG TO THIS PLACE!. On September 22, 2020, I received a call from Dr. Prescott herself informing me that I am no longer welcomed at the office. She stated that since I lacked confidence in her offices ability to care for my dog that I need to go somewhere else. THOSE WORDS NEVER CAME OUT OF MY MOUTH! I simply wanted to take my dog to another vet to get a second opinion because she has been suffering from ear mites and ear problems for the last 3 months.

There are so many things wrong with this office, so I will try to list them out one by one so that readers will know why they should stay away from this vet: 1. Bills on average were $350 per visit. Each visit you pay $19.76 for office call, nursing/support staff. 2. Dog was brought in on three separate occasions for ear problems and ear mites; double charged for this service.

This is how she makes her money instead of treating the problem correctly the first time. 3. They perform the services and you are stuck with paying this outrageous bill. 4. The office double charged me for a service on 8/20/2020 (bill was $435.48); the description name was different and would have been easily overlooked. I had to call and question them about this charge. 5.

It took months for them to send the necessary documents over to my insurance company so that I can get reimbursed. My dog started going there in May, and I still have not received a reimbursement check from my insurance. I am a first time puppy owner and I am going to question the care that my dog receives. If the office was customer focused and customer centered, they would have assured me that my dog was receiving the best level of care.

I have the right to seek out a second opinion, and my dog shouldn't be dropped from a vet's care because I choose to get another opinion. Dr. Prescott is rude and unprofessional. She only wants your money! She doesn't care about her patients.
Susan L.
Apr 12, 2020
My review is related to a foster for this organization. If she represents what this organization stands for, I highly recommend that you deal elsewhere. I was devastated by the treatment and disrespect this individual directed towards me. If she treats animals the way she treated me, it's more than a shame.
Jennifer B.
Mar 19, 2019
On a positive note the new facility is clean and spacious and the staff was nice when you were a paying customer. If you want to pay 30 to 50 percent more than other vets just as good in the area, then this is the practice for you! I spent almost $500 dollars in 2 visits for my labs ear infection. Usually pay way less for sane care Also, switched because my gut feeling was telling me to move on.

I was right because when I was honest about their high prices- the owner sent me a pretty blunt email. Unprofessional. Beware. I never asked for my dogs records to be sent as I only saw you twice. My husband is a vascular surgeon which requires very different care. When he does surgery on his patients there is a 90 day "global period" where the patient is not charged. You are charging for re checks. Different. Not the same.
Todd B.
May 31, 2018
Our family brought our new Australian Shepherd puppy to Dr Prescott for six years. Our dog needed some dental work. I received a voice mail that everything went well and I could pick her up. When I got there the dental work hadn't been performed and I was being charged over $500. I still don't understand the reason why. Dr Prescott will lie to your face.

I was not going to spend another $500 plus. If there was a problem I was easy to reach by cell phone. Gahanna Animal Hospital is far more reasonably priced. They did the dental work for $230 the first time. I figure I was overcharged $6000 or more. Dogs Only is well known for ripping people off.
Brent H.
May 26, 2017
I recently had to put my 12 year old Boxer to sleep and Dogs Only was very caring and helped me through this very rough time. I was very satisfied and would have given a 5 star rating until I received the bill which came to almost $490.00! I called around to other vet services and the full bill was always anywhere between $80.00-$260.00 to do everything.including cremation.

I called Dogs Only and they said they couldn't do anything for me. I guess when I get my new dog, they will not get my business as to pay almost double leaves a very bad taste in your mouth during one of the hardest emotional times of your life in regards to your pet.
Olga L.
Feb 13, 2017
I that you are trying to cover up and grossly neglect the fact that you did not preform the surgery correctly or that you gave no follow up instruction or appropriate bandaging on the wound. First, no one in the family was afraid of Bruce, and he was only kept in the garage during the day time where he had his own couch and could leisurely lay and watch the outside world and enjoy the weather as the garage was half way open for him at all times.

While everyone was at work, he preferred to be outside vs cooped up inside all day. What a terrible misrepresentation and attempt to turn away the attention from the fact that you are a "professional DOGS ONLY" clinic and yet my big male dog was too much for you and your staff. If he was too "dangerous" for you to take on then you should have pointed me in the direction of the vet that would be able to provide appropriate service for me and my animal, not blame your negligence on him for being too "big and aggressive". You're a dogs only center, I believed since this is your ONLY specialty that you should be equipped for the dogs that are working breeds as well as the family lap dog.

When I brought Bruce into OSU after the refusal of your help, I was told he was in critical condition, and he would not have survived because the infection and tissue damage was too great, when you told me three times that it looks like "its healing quite well" I understand that you will do anything and say what you have to say to point the finger somewhere else and take the attention off of the lack of care that you provided. All I want, is to make sure no one else's beloved pet gets injured by your unprofessional practice.
Suzanne W.
May 14, 2016
I've been taking my pups to Dogs Only for about 6 years and have had nothing but wonderful experiences. If you are the type of person who believes that dogs are family this is the vet for you! If you want to just 'get in and get out, with the cheapest bill possible' this is not the place for you. Doc Prescott and her staff will take their time to get to know your dog and your family so they can provide the best care possible.

About 3 years ago my beloved dog Speck of nearly 16 years passed away and Doc Prescott was with me the entire time, giving good advice, comfort and even her personal cell and home phone numbers. (Which I did use and she gladly answered!) It's disheartening to see negative reviews on here for this top notch practice. If you are on a tight budget and tight schedule then please take your pups to Banfield or Rascal's. But if you are looking for long term vet care for your 4 legged family members then you'll LOVE Dogs Only.
Sherri P.
Mar 30, 2016
These people are like family to me and my dogs. It is true that it is not cheap but Dr. Prescott has been the only one to help my dog with his medical needs. You do get what you pay for. She has extensive knowledge and I trust her. When I moved here my dog was a mess and it wasn't from the lack of taking him to the vet and/or medications. Dr. Prescott took the time to go through all of his records and immediately took a plan of action.

And because she was concerned she recommended we see OSU Dermatology to try and help with the ongoing problem. She listens and goes above and beyond any vet that I've ever worked with. When you have a larger problem she gives you her phone numbers. That's outstanding. She spends time and connects with your dog. The building is super clean and spacious and she does use top of the line technology. She's efficient. A big bonus is you will also love her staff.
Caroline D.
Feb 21, 2016
If you would like a complete picture of Dogs Only, comparing the recommendations of 2 vets for the same diagnosis, then please read my full post: I have a senior Boston terrier (age 10) who I wanted to bring in because he was urinating more frequently than usual, and I had a mail offer for a free first exam - which actually ended up totaling $326.20 (see notes below).

My visit at Dogs Only lasted about 2 hours, where they performed a physical exam, and then they asked my permission to take a urine sample and an X-ray. This is the information I was given in return: 1. A fractured tooth was identified during physical exam that appeared to be due to him chewing on his cage, which was very concerning to me since I've never seen that behavior from him.

The fractured tooth was causing him pain, as identified by enlarged lymph nodes - which also surprised me simply because of my dog's consistently happy demeanor. The treatment suggested was a tooth extraction and cleaning, quoted at $894.95. 2. Bladder stones were identified on his x-ray, which would be causing the frequent urination. The treatment suggested was surgery to remove the bladder stones, and then lab analysis of the stones to determine the composition and subsequently the best way to prevent the development of future bladder stones.

Surgery and lab analysis was quoted at $1372.98. 3. 4 days after my visit, I was informed that his blood tests showed elevated liver values - this does not say what is wrong with the liver, but rather that something is wrong with the liver. You may have noticed that point #3 involves results from blood tests. I unfortunately was not asked for permission during my original visit to draw blood for testing.

With all of the information I was presented with points #1 and #2, I honestly did not pay much attention to my invoice when it was given to me, and just went ahead and paid for the visit. Looking back at it after being told the results from the bloodwork, I realized that I was in fact charged $193.27 for blood sampling that I did not request or approve.

I took all of this information to my regular vet for a second opinion, 5 days after my visit with Dogs Only. This is what I was told, giving them the same lab results and x-ray taken at Dogs Only: 1. The fractured tooth was an injury sustained long enough ago that it has now healed over. They did not see any indication that he had been chewing on his cage.

They checked his lymph nodes, which were not enlarged. While they agreed that the fractured tooth should be removed and that his teeth should be cleaned, they did not see this as an immediate concern since it was not causing him immediate pain as described by Dogs Only. 2. Rather than starting with surgery for bladder stones, 2 treatments were suggested. Using the results of the culture from the urine sample taken at Dogs Only, we would be able to determine if the stones could be treated through dietary changes or medication, based on the pH of the urine collected. Unfortunately, the urine sample that was taken during my visit with Dogs Only was disposed of, and the culture testing was never ran - so we were required to take an additional sample.

The other suggestion was to treat the symptoms caused by the bladder stones, or more simply to prescribe an anti-inflammatory to decrease the frequency of urination. Cost of medication was $90.03, and this resolved the original issue I was noticing of frequent urination. They suggested that I keep a close eye and monitor behavior to make sure that the stones don't cause additional pain, cause a blockage if they try to pass, etc. 3. Using information from previous blood work that I had taken during routine vet visits, the elevated liver values were determined not to be a concern.

They were not statistically significant as compared to his normal levels. I wanted to present all of this information to show that, while Dogs Only did offer a correct diagnosis for my dog, their suggested treatment was excessive, and would have cost me approximately 19 times as much and involved invasive surgery, as compared to a prescription medication that was able to effectively manage the symptoms and has left me with a happy and healthy dog. If you take your pet to Dogs Only, just be prepared for the worst.
Griff Ferrell
Jan 11, 2016
Clean for an animal shelter, but we went for a party and the disinfectant smell was over whelming
Kimberly H.
Dec 12, 2015
Dr. Prescott is not cheap.but she is one of the best! Dr. Prescott is one of the most caring, and intelligent veterinarians around. Think about this. If she wasn't good or just average, why would Pilot Digs trust the care of their dogs to her? She is one of the "Top Dogs" of the profession. Her staff is also very caring and knowledgable. Dr. Prescott loves dogs so much that she devoted her practice to them. If you love your dog, rest assured that she loves your dog almost as much as you do.
Ryan P.
Mar 23, 2015
I first want to defend Sarah, the manager. She has been helpful and understanding and does not get included in this review. Regardless, the experience we had today at DOMC was regrettable. We've been patients at two other clinics in the time we had owned our dogs and NEVER had such a negative, unprofessional experience (or anything close). The vet tech was very disengaged, dismissive and disrespectful of our wishes when we described the type of medication we needed for our dogs.

We had to repeat things several times before she would listen and even then she was disrespectful and kept pushing an alternative when we clearly declined it numerous times. She did not have the first clue whether the office would be able to vaccinate for Leptospirosis and said many times something to the effect of "well, um, I'm not sure."

She clearly didn't have a clue what was going on.

When my wife requested to go back with our dog to get the blood drawn this request was granted, but from what I hear vet tech showed very little care and grace when trying to draw blood. Our dog has never once had an issue with it, or yelped or anything, but for whatever reason the vet tech was not able to take care of him. She did not get the blood drawn and only managed to jab him deeply and repeatedly with the needle.

From what I hear, she did not do anything to ensure his safety on the table used and almost allowed him to get free and fall off. This is completely unacceptable and our interaction with her set the tone for the whole experience. We then requested to speak privately to Dr. Prescott about what had transpired and we encountered the same, if not greater dismissive, disrespectful and condescending attitude.

I was absolutely shocked. She repeatedly told us we were wrong in the form of acting surprised at what we told her, defending the vet tech and her actions and saying "well, no one else has ever complained" "everyone loves our practice" etc. Not taking the time and effort to listen to new clients is an incredibly bad business move. Dismissing their concerns and doing absolutely nothing to correct or put people at ease other than telling them they are wrong is so rude I can't even explain.

Never once have we encountered a vet who seemed to care so little for anyone but herself and what she thought. Rest assured, we will never come back. We will NEVER recommend this practice. In fact, we will go out of our way to caution anyone who asks us against going to this practice.
L. B.
Sep 25, 2014
This is the worst vet experience I have ever had. Dr Prescott wasn't even in the room with us for 10 minutes when I left in tears. She told me my puppy was not a good fit for my family because we do not have a fenced in back yard. When I got offended she said well you are a sensitive soul and easily offended this is not a good fit for you so I am ending this appointment before you waste my time.

I was so appalled all I could do was grab my dog and leave. Riley didn't recieve any care and I left feeling insulted. Come to find out later that SEVERAL people felt they were treated the same day. She seems like she cares about animals, but clearly not about keeping patients.
Gina J.
May 06, 2014
As the other reviewers mentioned, this place is not cheap, but when it comes to my pup, the sky's the limit. What I won't stand for is rude or condescending behavior from the vet. I left our routine appointments furious more than once and we won't be returning.
Mojoe D.
Mar 20, 2014
Vet was over opinionated and rude. Trying to stare me down while giving me a burly handshake and saying she could understand if we didn't come back. She tore apart the trainer we used, because SHE didn't know of them. The vet tech that worked with us was really nice. She took a nice family photo of us with our dog, which we never did get emailed to us like they said they would.

We had to wait for 45 minutes for the Vet to get to us, after the vet tech was done all she needed. This was just the initial visit to see if we would like the place. Not impressed with the grumpy old lady.
Laura D.
Dec 09, 2013
Doctor Prescott is not a discount veterinarian, and she is upfront about her opinions. I would have it no other way and trust her completely with my dog. Cost: Dogs Only Medical Center is not cheap. Dr. Prescott has always given us quotes in writing upon request before any proceedure/test without any hassel. She has no problem writting prescriptions to be filled elsewhere if you can find a cheaper place to get the meds.

We have asked for discounts for paying for large costs in cash instead of check/card and she has accomodated when possible. We know how much vet visits cost and choose to budget accordingly. Communication: Dr. Prescott is upfront about her opinions; if she thinks something needs done, she will tell you it needs done. However, it is always your choice to follow through with her recommendations. Dr. Prescott and the staff are very friendly, and spend nearly half the visits loving on my dog.

My dog loves walking in the door. Kathy, the receptionist, is great and never forgets to return a call or pass along a message. They send out proactive e-mails regarding flea prevention, pet food recalls, viruses in the news, and appointment reminders. Past Experience: Our dog, who is our world, has had a couple illnesses treated at Dogs Only, along with his routine care.

A couple years ago, he became very sick with pancreatitis, which required him to be hospitalized for 3 days. Dr. Prescott called us personally no less than 3 times a day to give us status updates. When he finally came home, we were given Dr. Prescott's home phone number with "call ANYTIME" written in red in case we needed her. For routine visits, you fill out a questionnaire much like at a human doctor's office, and each question is reviewed to ensure there are no symptoms of a larger illness.

Bottom Line: I would not take our dog anywhere else. The peace of mind knowing that our dog is well taken care of is worth the higher price point. Dr. Prescott is direct in her opinions, but I would not want someone who wasn't.