Potranco and 1604 (Center, Booker, Domino: clinic, medicine, therapy)

[the_dimwit]

rd2007,

My parents have a couple of Welsh Corgies with allergies. The prescription meds the vet gave them worked, but not well enough to justify the cost. My dad found something called Dynovite online. It's a powder that is mixed with the dog food at each meal. It works better than anything else, and I think it's a bit cheaper too. I believe it's only available online, though. I'll see if I can get the name of the distributor they buy from...

--Dim

[goodmanm]

Originally Posted by NYr

If you are looking for a reliable and honest vet office, I would recommend Dr. Graham (Potranco Vet Clinic). We have gone to her since she opened that office, and have never been dissatisfied. Her staff is also very kind and compassionate especially when you are dealing with a difficult time. **This is not a paid advertisement, just a very satisfied customer. Good luck with your new friend.

I guess I should have stated this upfront - she's our vet as well. We've been going there since we arrived 3 years ago. We did try the vet on Lackland as it's a little cheaper but I've found that the appts are too hard to get. More importantly they misdiagnosed a skin condition that one of my dogs has, something Dr. Graham spotted immediately, and confirmed through testing. I'll never use the base again.

[SA Greed]

I hate to bring this up but it’s important for my fellow “Potranco West” people are in the know. We took my Siberian Husky to Potranco Vet office because she would not eat. Everything she would eat, she would throw right back up. The office did place her on a drip because of her weight and kept her overnight. They could not figure out what was wrong with her. They mentioned several ailments but could not give me an explanation. Several days went by and after I am assuming frustrated attempts to diagnose my poor dog, they came out and said, she finally had a good stool and sent us on our way. Now she looked better because of the drip but after a day she went back to her moping self so we took her back and again the same. The Dr. refused to do an X-Ray which would have found the problem. Turns out $1k later and we switched Vets to one in Stone Oak. In one hour, the Vet spotted something. Turns out and I have no idea how this happened my pup must have gotten bored and swallowed several stones that got lodged in her intestines. She was slowly starving. When the Potranco Vet found out, they gave us back. $500. To me, they should have given it all back less the charge for the IV but I left it at that considering a surgery later with less intestines our dog was back on her feet, as feisty as ever. I will never go back to that place again. She couldn’t have had a decent stool in the condition she was in. They straight out lied.

[gwrober]

Originally Posted by SA Greed

I hate to bring this up but it’s important for my fellow “Potranco West” people are in the know. We took my Siberian Husky to Potranco Vet office because she would not eat. Everything she would eat, she would throw right back up. The office did place her on a drip because of her weight and kept her overnight. They could not figure out what was wrong with her. They mentioned several ailments but could not give me an explanation. Several days went by and after I am assuming frustrated attempts to diagnose my poor dog, they came out and said, she finally had a good stool and sent us on our way. Now she looked better because of the drip but after a day she went back to her moping self so we took her back and again the same. The Dr. refused to do an X-Ray which would have found the problem. Turns out $1k later and we switched Vets to one in Stone Oak. In one hour, the Vet spotted something. Turns out and I have no idea how this happened my pup must have gotten bored and swallowed several stones that got lodged in her intestines. She was slowly starving. When the Potranco Vet found out, they gave us back. $500. To me, they should have given it all back less the charge for the IV but I left it at that considering a surgery later with less intestines our dog was back on her feet, as feisty as ever. I will never go back to that place again. She couldn’t have had a decent stool in the condition she was in. They straight out lied.

That's terrible. I hope your pup recovers well.

[SA Greed]

This was about 2 years ago and yes, she is great. We were amazed at how quickly she recovered. She looked like the RCA dog for a while though. The perscription food at Petsmart is awesome!!

[gwrober]

We finally got Stephanie and Darryl from Sips to agree to let the cat out of the bag! They're moving to the Texas Research Parkway, at Potranco and 211. Their new place is great, and we're very excited for them! They are currently working out the kinks in the contracts, as soon as that is done they'll open for business.

TRTF - Home

Google maps puts the locations 8 minutes apart!

I'll get more specifics on their new hours, etc soon, and of course let all of you know about it!

[Paka]

Originally Posted by gwrober

We finally got Stephanie and Darryl from Sips to agree to let the cat out of the bag! They're moving to the Texas Research Parkway, at Potranco and 211. Their new place is great, and we're very excited for them! They are currently working out the kinks in the contracts, as soon as that is done they'll open for business.

TRTF - Home

Google maps puts the locations 8 minutes apart!

I'll get more specifics on their new hours, etc soon, and of course let all of you know about it!

Mummmmm.....I can ALMOST taste one of their FABULOUS tuna sandwiches now.....

[jules07]

Originally Posted by gwrober

We finally got Stephanie and Darryl from Sips to agree to let the cat out of the bag! They're moving to the Texas Research Parkway, at Potranco and 211. Their new place is great, and we're very excited for them! They are currently working out the kinks in the contracts, as soon as that is done they'll open for business.
I'll get more specifics on their new hours, etc soon, and of course let all of you know about it!

Heh! Disregard my dm to you about this. Sent it before I read this.

And I can't wait to try their tuna salad, too, Paka! Just got back from Jason's Deli, and their tuna melt was.......uuuuhhhh.....not so good. They put chopped egg it! Seemed weird to me. (Hope Sips doesn't do that! )

[gwrober]

Originally Posted by Paka

Mummmmm.....I can ALMOST taste one of their FABULOUS tuna sandwiches now.....

Originally Posted by jules07

Heh! Disregard my dm to you about this. Sent it before I read this.

And I can't wait to try their tuna salad, too, Paka! Just got back from Jason's Deli, and their tuna melt was.......uuuuhhhh.....not so good. They put chopped egg it! Seemed weird to me. (Hope Sips doesn't do that! )

Here's how lucky I am - for our birthdays (mine and Darryl (from Sips)), our ladies sent us camping to wherever we wanted. We hit Goose Island on Friday, and didn't come back until last night. BUT, while we were gone, Stephanie (from Sips) came over to the house and stayed with my wife and girls, and they had a little girlie weekend while the boys were away - pancakes, movies, nails, the whole bit. My kids had a blast! I think everyone is a lot less stressed after a weekend like that!

Darryl and I talked at length about the growth of our businesses, and the area we're both lucky to be in - we can't wait until the rest of Potranco explodes! Business for everyone!

[Living Near Shamu]

I'm just sad that Costco is not coming to this side of town... yet.