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8/7/2010 Dr. Rettig is a healer! My 13-year-old German Shepherd, once the most athletic dog imaginable, suffered a collapsed disk about five years ago. Surgery got him back on his feet, miraculously. But we knew that he had two other compromised disks, so constantly worried. When he started going down in back again, I feared the worst. Many people I trusted recommended acupuncture and I was very fortunate to get tipped off to Dr. Rettig's amazing skill and knowledge. With acupuncture and herbs, he is still able to motor around quite well, protecting me from squirrels in the back yard when I'm working out there. As for how he feels about Dr. Rettig, you would never know that he is normally as aloof as is called for in the breed standard. As soon as he sees her, he gets the "love ears" and gives her kisses. She's kept my buddy more upright and strong than I would have ever hoped for. And a final word. The office is beautiful. Open, airy, light. Very comfortable for an animal who has to relax with acupuncture needles doing their thing.   8/5/2010 This place really is as good as it gets. I have been taking my German Shepard Heather to see Dr. Rettig for several years now. Gosh, guess it's been 7 years or so....? I have followed Dr. Karen Rettig as she has moved about and started her own private practice. The new location in Lafayette is WONDERFUL. It is comfortable, warm, friendly and it just plain feels good to be there. My dog is always excited to go to Alternatives for Animals. I first discovered Dr. Rettig when Heather-dog became seriously ill after jumping the fence and taking herself for a walk. The vet we were going to at the time didn't do anything to actually help Heather, although I did pay obscene amounts of money. I looked around and found Dr. Rettig. Through Dr. Rettig's skillful, thorough and HIGHLY effective treatments my dog became healthy again. When Heather started to get arthritis, Dr. Rettig to the rescue again. By receiving treatments my 12-year old Shepard literally got around better and could out run many Shepard's half her age. Seriously. When Heather had a stroke and couldn't walk or stand up or even sit up straight and was suffering serious vertigo and I thought SURELY this was the end of my Heather dog, I brought her to Dr. Rettig. That was truly amazing. My dog was so excited to see Karen. It was as if Heather knew she would help her. As soon as Dr. Rettig put the needles in Heather her eyes became steadier, and she she sat up straight. After her treatment she stood up and tried to walk to the car. She was still wobbly, but she couldn't even sit up before I brought her to Alternatives for Animals. Heather has now recovered I'd say 98% from her doggie stroke and gets around quite well. She still enjoys camping, walks, the beach and her quality of life is excellent. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that if it wasn't for Dr. Rettig's treatments and her excellent dietary guidance my dog would have died a long time ago either on her own or I would've euthanized her because she would've been miserable and unable to walk. I literally get all choked up thinking about it and how grateful I am to have found Dr. Rettig to support my animals in living long, healthy, happy lives. I could go on and on and on about all the times Dr. Rettig has helped my animals. For example, my other dog, Augie a pit-bull mix partially tore a ligament in his knee from playing too rough. It was healed through acupuncture and herbs. Okay, this review is long enough! I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Alternatives for Animals. I think everyone should have their animals checked out by Dr. Rettig. Using Chinese Medicine techniques she can even help to prevent diseases and issues by really supporting your animal in having optimum health and educating you on how to best care for your animal. The rest of the staff, Melissa and Susan are incredible and caring as well. Melissa really has a way with critters! Just freaking GO already! The mix of integrity, professionalism, genuine caring, attention, thoroughness, and amazing RESULTS you will get at Alternatives for Animals is freaking PRICELESS.   8/17/2010 Triscuit has been getting better and better..... we LOVE Dr Rettig and the staff, Susan and Melissa. And they've put in yoga mats for those elderly or mobile-unstable animals. wooHOO! Thanks, always, for the excellent treatment and clean environment. Triscuit really likes coming there, as do I. I'm glad we were referred to you.   9/17/2010 I was introduced to Dr. Karen Rettig 5 years ago when my Sheltie, Cody who was only 4 years old suffered a devastating stroke and was paraylzed from the neck down. Our primary vet told us there was no hope for recovery and we should euthanize him immediately. I opted to wait and seek the advise of a specialist who also said there was nothing he could do to help our dog, but suggested that I speak to Karen Rettig before I decided on euthanasia. Karen came to my home and evaluated Cody and gave me hope that there was a strong possibility of partial recovery and some possibility of full recovery. She explained she needed time to treat him and see how he was responding. He responded very quickly and within a few months had fully recovered. I had my dog that I loved so much back because of Dr. Rettig. Dr Rettig is a warm and caring person who truly loves animals and they love her back. Every time Dr. Rettig came to treat Cody he would give her a kiss and lay quitely during his treatment (he loved the treatments). She is truly a remarkable person and remarkable doctor. When all hope is lost she is the only hope you will have. Pam Amirault   12/10/2008 My corgi boy was suffering terribly from allergies so I brought him to Dr. Karen Rettig, DVM for "alternative" treatments when nothing else worked. Dr. Rettig is a vet who went holistic and does accupuncture and chinese herbal treatments. A consultation costs around $225 and lasts for at least 2 hours. The woman is thorough-she will talk about and examine every inch of your baby. It took a few months, but it worked. If your pet suffers from allergies, arthritis, or other chronic conditions, I highly recommend you see Dr. Rettig. UPDATE: Dr. R just opened her new office. State of the art animal wellness center. Beautiful place. I wish I was a dog- you will too once you see this wonderful setting.

 

 

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