Catonsville Animal Hospital

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1707 Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228

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(410) 719-2445
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Catonsville Animal Hospital - Catonsville, MD
Catonsville Animal Hospital - Catonsville, MD
Catonsville Animal Hospital - Catonsville, MD
Catonsville Animal Hospital - Catonsville, MD
Catonsville Animal Hospital - Catonsville, MD
Catonsville Animal Hospital - Catonsville, MD
Catonsville Animal Hospital - Catonsville, MD
Catonsville Animal Hospital - Catonsville, MD
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I have been going to Dr. Blanken for 15 year's. I had a Cocker Spaniel who he took very well care of for her whole life. Yes he may joke around a little but he is a very respectab...

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The previous review was in error. My review was suppose to be for Beltway Animal Clinic & Hosp on Edmonson Ave. Disregard this review and avoid the one mentioned in this review

Editorial review from Citysearch 10/15/2012

Very happy with service received for both our dog & cat. We have been clients for over 20 years and always been very pleased. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 8/29/2012

I love Dr.Blanken and his staff. He is very old school and his #1 concern is always the animal, not the owner or what they want to hear. Some ppl may be turned off by his forwardness but I appreciate it especially when it comes to the health of my pets. The prices are much more affordable then most places and it's obvious the doctor has been doing this for a long time. more
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Great Doctor! 8/7/2012

I love Dr.Blanken and his staff. He is very old school and his #1 concern is always the animal, not the owner or what they want to hear. Some ppl may be turned off by his forwardness but I appreciate it especially when it comes to the health of my pets. The prices are much more affordable then most places and it's obvious the doctor has been doing this for a long time. more
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Very Pleased 2/6/2011

I have been going to Dr. Blanken for 15 year's. I had a Cocker Spaniel who he took very well care of for her whole life. Yes he may joke around a little but he is a very respectable doctor. If you want your animal taken care of with respect and love i highly recommend Catonsville Animal Hospital. more
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Waited an Hour for an Emergency Visit 1/14/2011

Called early in the a.m. b/c our boxer was having signs of bloating and stomach torsion, which is the number 1 killer in large breed dogs according to a few websites on the topic. \r \r We were directed to bring him in immediately for $100 emergency visit charge. \r \r Got there, no other dogs or animals in sight, and waited an hour b/c we were told there was a shift change. By that time, we could've just taken him to our local vet, avoided $100, and had our dog seen and treated. \r \r Unprofessional and all about the $ rather than the animals. more
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Catonsville Animal Hospital is Not recommended because I havn't used 9/16/2009

The previous review was in error. My review was suppose to be for Beltway Animal Clinic & Hosp on Edmonson Ave. Disregard this review and avoid the one mentioned in this review more
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A family doctor for your pets 8/22/2009

Doctor Blanken is an old-fashioned family doctor for your pets. He is quirky, however my pets have received excellent care from him and his technicians. He has treated my pets from their first shots through serious illnesses in their later years with compassion and kindness. more
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no compassion all about money 3/3/2009

Don't take your pet there. my dog was dying and they wanted to charge me $800 for blood work to see what was wrong they knew he was dying. I finally had to put him down. They had no compassion for my dog. more
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Overcharges, vet is mean and unprofessional 1/30/2009

This vet is a very strange man. He is very rude and short with his techs. He actually said to his tech "Who was stupid enough to give treats on the table?" when my dog had crunched some cookie and left some on the table. It made the situation very awkward and embarrassing. When I asked legitimate questions about my cat and puppy's health, he replied with jokes and didn't take me seriously. I brought my brand new puppy in and I was charged $200 total for unnecessary medication and supplies for ear cleaning, medicated shampoo and a $30 bottle of vitamins! I would avoid this place if you really care about being active in your pet's healthcare. more
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Bad, Realy bad 12/16/2008

Really bad, the vet overcharged my dog for shots. He gave it some steridos and sent it home with some meds. The place is really really small. Only go there if your pet is about to die. more
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Real concerns about this Vet, very dissatisfied. 9/11/2008

I took my dog up there because he was coughing and needed his shots. He was not allowed to get his shots due to his cough.The vet felt his neck and said nothing was wrong but gave me two prescription just in case. He cleaned his ears($15) and sent me home with more items to clean his ears.($39.50) I had to make another appt ($28) to get his shots. 18 days later my son took the dog to get the shots, even though he still had the cough, this time it did not matter about the cough, he got his shots ($120) and once again the vet had my son buy the exact some stuff to clean his ears($39.50) and another stool sample ($19). There had been nothing wrong with the first stool, I doubt anything has changed in 18 days. Now he wants us to see a specialist for the cough. While adding up the charges they did it wrong and overcharged by $15.50. Today my son returned the second set of ear cleaning stuff and was only given a refund of $36. not the $39.50 I was charged. I called to tell them about the ove more
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I was NOT impressed! 7/27/2008

I am new to the area and I hadn't taken my cat to a vet in about 2 years. I took my cat to Catonsville Animal Hospital and was not impressed at all. My cat is very anxious and there was a dog in the area. The staff kept allowing the dog to come and sniff at my cat's carrier. Then, when I finally went in to see the vet, I was asking some very important questions to which he kept replying with jokes. I was unable to tell if he was joking or telling me important things that I needed to know about my cat's wellbeing. Needless to say, I will be taking my cat to another vet soon. I believe that my cat also picked up a respiratory infection while she was there. I do not recommend this vet. more
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Terrible Animal Hospital 10/26/2006

I was new to the area and found this vet in the phone book. He gave me a very misleading price quote on annual check-up/vaccinations for 2 cats but that was the least of it. He ended up misdiagnosing and mistreating my cat. \r \r I took my cat in b/c she had a very bad skin infection but was otherwise acting normal (eating, walking, jumping, etc.). The vet said he'd have to do the bath himself since the infection was so bad. He didn't believe me when I said it had spread over her whole body in 1 wk, which it had. He told me it was a staph infection that I'd just 'not noticed'(turns out it was ringworm). I can understand a misdiagnosis but he acted like there was no doubt when, in fact, there was. However, the worst part was that the bath he and his staff gave burst my cat's eardrum (I found out from the 2nd vet I hired). I didn't have any doubts b/c when I picked her up the receptionist/asst told me she was good for the bath but when they were cleaning her ears she went 'crazy.' That was more
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Great Animal Hospital 9/4/2006

A friend of mine was staying with me, and brought along her 6 month old puppy. The puppy got sick one night, and we had to take him into the nearest animal hospital. The staff at Catonsville Animal Hospital were very accommodating and were able to calm my frantic friend down, and deal well with the sick puppy. more
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Old fashioned vet 11/4/2005

This is a one vet hospital that is strictly business. It is not the kind of place that will offer toothbrushing for your dog or cat. The facilities are not updated but the staff is friendly. If you are looking for a vet for your pet that is not your "baby" - this is your place. PROS: No frills CONS: more
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  • Welcome to Catonsville Animal Hospital! Your pets are an important part of your family. Your family gets regular checkups, and your pets should get the same care and attention. Compassionate and courteous Your cats and dogs deserve to be happy and healthy. Whether they need their yearly shots, a laboratory test, or a teeth cleaning, you’ll appreciate our attention to detail and gentle way of taking care of your pets. Get to know Catonsville Animal Hospital: Medical Services – Examinations, vaccinations, geriatric consultations, nutritional analysis, flea control products, full in house laboratory, microchipping Pet Dentistry – Dog and cat dentistry, teeth cleaning, teeth removal Surgery – Spay and neuter services, animal bites, internal medicine, growth and tumor removal About Us – Learn more about Lawrence M. Blanken, D.V.M. at Catonsville Animal Hospital. You’ll appreciate our 50 years of experience when it comes to taking care of your cat or dog. Call Catonsville Animal Hospital today for an appointment!

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  • Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 7:00pm; Sat, 8:00am - noon
  • Neighborhoods: Catonsville
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