Limestone Veterinary Hospital - Hockessin, Delaware

ryanjfisher86

Def feel rushed with a senior dog with issues. Place has changed greatly over the years. Won’t be taking the pups here anymore. Still have issues with professionalism. We’ve spent so much money and it seems like they don’t know what to do or don’t care. Shame since Dr McKenzie was so much better than what they have there now. He cared. Everyone else rushes to get their money

Shauna Jenkins

I posted this on my Facebook and thought I should copy and paste it here because I really am so pleased with Limestone Vet. Their prices are very fair for services and for medications. They always seem to schedule very quickly and have worked with me to squeeze us in when necessary. The staff are all super nice. All of the doctors and technicians truly seem to care so much about the animals. My dog loves going there and I do too! I've never felt like I'm being ripped off like I have at other vets. I can't say enough good things about Limestone Vet. I am so grateful that they've been able to help us out so much. Also, we're planning to board him there for the first time and I feel confident they'll take good care of him.

*Below is a copy of my Facebook post.*

I took Toby to get his monthly Librela shot this morning for osteoarthritis in his legs. If you've never heard of Librela, I highly recommend it.

For years we've been giving him three different pain medications and since he started his monthly arthritis shots, we don't have to give him any daily pain medications anymore.

He's 11 years old now, and on this new medication it's like he's a puppy all over again! He'll jump up high into our laps or easily jump up high onto my parents taller bed, without hesitation he'll leap between the two couches and go flying over my crutches when they are leaning next to me.

All day long he'll run around, play with the cat, or his toys and jump so high and far that we're always astounded. Every single day we are saying something to the effect that "Toby's drinking Red Bull again", or saying how "Toby's grown wings!"

It is inconvenient to have to take him to the vet once a month now, but it is SO worth it to see him so happy and active. He's a small dog, so his monthly shot is cheaper and only cost $71, which seems like a lot but compared to all of the pain medications I was buying it's actually a lot cheaper. Every once in awhile, towards the end of the month when it starts wearing off a bit he might squeal in pain once and then I will give him a small dose of one of the prescription medications, but it's nothing compared to how much we were having to give him in the past.

It can be so heartbreaking to see our precious fur babies getting older, slowing down, and dealing with pain and health problems. I'm so grateful that we now have a better way to help keep him comfortable, happy, and active. We can take him on walks more and run with him longer, without having to give him pain medicine afterwards.

Toby's quality of life has been improved so much by this one medication. I've been so pleased with the results I've been telling all my friends with dogs about it. If your doggo has osteoarthritis it's definitely worth asking your vet about to see if it's a good fit for you.

Toby is absolutely in his prime AGAIN, living his best life, and I sure hope this might help somebody out there going through something similar.

Colette Szor

We boarded our epileptic cat there recently and the level of care and professionalism was outstanding! We even got a "report card" stating food/water intake, mood, litter box activity and sign offs on meds. Can highly recommend!

Jodi Karabin

We started using Limestone for veterinary, daycare, and boarding services in 2013. The front desk staff is welcoming and always helpful. All of the veterinarians, nurses, and techs we have visited with over the years were top notch. Dr. McCarthy is amazing. Most recently, the on call vet contacted her regarding the grave status of one of my dogs. Dr. McCarthy called me and offered to come into the office and perform emergency surgery. Nurse Eryn agreed to assist. It was a life saving surgery. Our dog is thriving!!! Thank you Limestone Vet and extended gratitude to Dr. McCarthy and Nurse Eryn for rushing into the office on your day off and skillfully saving our dog’s life!

robert hoeveler

I dropped my dog off for an overnight Saturday . The only time to pick up Sunday was between 6 PM and 7 PM when I paid the bill they charged me 2 overnights . The reason they gave me is that if you pick up after 2 PM they charge an extra night. They don’t offer anything to pick up at 2 only at 6 I thought this was extortion , not right! All the local vets now are in the conglomerate and becoming a monopoly.

Danny Grey

My dog loves this vet as much as one can. Very professional and cordial staff. The daycare is great because they will keep on eye on your pup and make sure everything is going smoothly. Beau even made a friend!

Jen Maddock

The doctors and staff are absolutely wonderful. They are extremely kind, patient, and very thorough. They listen to everything you say and don’t rush to make sure all your questions are addressed. And I really appreciate the fact that they take a holistic approach - they don’t want to just put a bandaid on the symptoms. The only negative is that they are pretty expensive. But the quality of care keeps me coming back to the practice.

Wynda Alexander

Nice facility. Our first experience in the area. Nurses and docs are attentive and answered all of the questions. Didn't feel rushed at all.