ABOVE & BEYOND ANIMAL CARE

I knew it was going to be expensive; I've been doing it for years.I was not surprised. It's worth it. The dog are old, so that's fine. I've been using them for way over 10 years.

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I think I get Above and Beyond Animal Care. Yes, they’re pricey. I feel like I’ve invested a lot of money there.
But what I invested in is this: Expert care for my dog, Ben. Care Above and Beyond our expectations.
Our first visit,we asked Dr. Kanach to address Ben’s smelly, itchy skin problems. As far as I could tell, Above and Beyond was the only West side veterinary service advertising dermatological care for pets. And the tests needed for a diagnosis cost a pretty penny. But when I followed the Doc’s instructions, the itching and foul odor--which we had tolerated, to some degree, for as long as we owned the dog--cleared up.
Months later we were taking a very sickly Ben in to be euthanized—we thought-- on a Monday. But Dr. Kanach and his staff took some X-rays and ran some more tests ($$) and prescribed some meds (more $). By Thursday, Ben was back among the Land
of the Living!
At this time in our lives we could afford Above and Beyond care. And there are no guarantees: we know Ben’s
miraculous recovery can’t happen for every pet.
But we are grateful to Above and Beyond for going “above and beyond” to save a really great dog. And ultimately, I’m glad we paid the cost for really great care.

I have been a client since he opened his practice in 1997 or 98. He and his staff has cared for multiple pets during that time giving quality care. He can be " pricey" depending on service.

Our older dog had started limping over Labor day weekend. It became progressively worse until she wasn't putting any weight on her foot plus very uncomfortable with pain. When I called they immediately said they could see her that morning. We were taken into a room and very gently examined. It was determined that an xray of her foot only would be best. The results showed no broken bones. However, there was swelling at the base of one of the nails. Dr. K. suggested that the nail had pulled away from the nail bed and was causing the swelling, pain and limping. He indicated there was no need for surgery, that it would heal on its own. To keep her comfortable with some pain meds for the next few days. Within a week she was back to her normal.
Dr. K. has cared for our dog for over 10 years. He has always been spot on with diagnosis and treatment. The people that work there are always so knowledgeable and nice. We are 30 minutes away and would never consider going anywhere else!

Have been going to Aand B for about 15 years. Certainly most knowledgeable and and quot;cutting edgeand quot; vet in the area. Costs are a little steep, but as always, you get what you pay for. Would prefer Aand B over Purdue whenever possible. If we ever decide to have another 4 legged family member, Aand B will be first choice for services.

Dr. Kanach/Above and Beyond has been my veterinarian for well over a decade. He and his staff are caring, conscientious and always willing to go that extra mile -- the name of the practice is perfect. I have never met kinder, more caring people. They treat my pets as if they were their own. I would (and do) recommend them highly to others. My only gripe is that Dr. Kanach is in a practice by himself, and that means treatment hours and appointment availability aren't what they were when he had another vet in the practice -- he can't work 24/7 by himself! But every time I've brought a pet in, whether it be for an illness or just routine exams, Dr. K always treats us as if we're the only patient he has.

There's not much more to say. We never had a single problem in the 7 and a half years we went there. We've had experiences with a few other veterinary offices prior to finding Above and Beyond, and were only happy with their care maybe half the time. There's nowhere better than this place in our opinion.

I don't frequently visit ABOVE and BEYOND ANIMAL CARE anymore. He did let me know what my issue was with my pet. The price was too high. They have awesome people in there. I will definitely not go there again.

They are a tad expensive, but Dr. K is there to be honest with you and not take your money. He is really good at what he does. The staff is wonderful, and when my allergies flare up, they will come outside and talk to me. They even took my credit card from outside.

We live in Mooresville, and our vet had recommended a veterinary dermatologist in Carmel for a consultation, and to possibly begin allergy testing. I decided Carmel was too far to travel with our dog, especially if we had to return several times, so I started simply checking the phone book and saw an ad for Above and Beyond in which they stated they considered themselves the "problemsolvers," and mentioned skin issues, among other things. One of the questions Dr. Kanach asked was if we were using Frontline on Chrissy - we were. His initial reaction was that her problem was a reaction to Frontline. At that very first visit, he said since these issues had been going on for quite some time, he would like to start working on the problem that day. He asked if I could leave Chrissy with them for several hours that day so they could perform skin biopsies and get them on their way to a dermatopathologist in St. Louis in whom Dr. Kanach had great confidence. I did that. The report tindicated, at least to me, even after Dr. Kanach explained it to me, to indicate that through the process of elimination of other possible causes by the vet in St. Louis, that Dr. Kanach's initial diagnosis was correct - a reaction or allergy to Frontline. We have switched Chrissy to Revolution, which is absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream as opposed to Frontline (and Advantix or other smilar topicals, which work another way). Chrissy has been back for a check of her skin and it looks great - no dandruff, no eruptions. She is still oily, but Dr. Kanach said she is progressing exactly as he expected and that the oily fur issue will take some time to resolve totally. Dr. Kanach considers unusual cases like this a challenge and enjoys working on them. Since he is in Avon and we live in Mooresville, with our vet just 1/2 mile from our home, we will continue to use our local vet for check-ups, vaccinations, common illnesses or symptoms, etc. But I would highly recommend Above and Beyond Animal Care for any perplexing issues you might have with your pet and for routine care, as well, if you are in the Avon/Plainfield area.

Dr. Kanach has been our veterinarian for 3 years now. He and everyone on his staff are caring, responsive and professional.

I have been using them for 8 years. They are very professional and very caring. They have become like extended family. They are one of the few places in town that have ultrasound equipment. They specialize in cancer treatments for dogs. The services rendered are excellent. I take my dogs there for everything. They do a tremendous follow through.

They are all extremely nice. The doctor even called us on a Sunday to give us the results of the test. The hotspot was shaved and cleaned, we were given medication for it and it is healing nicely. Caveat: Make sure you ask about cost and alternatives.

It went very well. There were 3 people who came and they were very kind and compassionate in this very sad situation. Remains were taken to be cremated and returned, which took a week longer than expected, but overall I was pleased with their service. The service seemed very expensive, but I also do not have anything to compare it to.

Dr. Kanach and Dr. Smyth at Above and Beyond are the best vets I have ever been to. I am an avid animal lover and have had pets most of my life. I would not trust my animals to anyone else's care except at Above and Beyond Animal Care in Avon. All the staff is exceptionally polite and concerned. Dr. Kanach and Dr. Smyth treat my animals with the respect they deserve. They will take their time treating the animals and talking with the animal's owner. Yes, they charge for the services, but I go by the theory, you get what you pay for. They do thorough testing to get to the exact cause of your animal's health problem. This may put some people off because of the cost involved, but for those looking for the best quality care for their animal friends you will get the right diagnosis and the correct treatment.

I LIKED TAKING MY DOGS THERE BECAUSE THE DOCTORS AND STAFF WERE SO GOOD WITH THEM. THEY'D GET DOWN ON THE FLOOR AND TALK TO MY DOGS, PLAY WITH THEM AND OFFER THEM TREATS. THEY PROVIDED EXCELLENT CARE, ADVICE AND WERE ALSO GREAT ABOUT ANSWERING ANY OFF THE WALL QUESTIONS I HAD OR MAKING REFERRALS TO SPECIALISTS. I THINK THEY ARE A LITTLE PRICEY BUT NOT TOO BAD. I DON'T USE THEM NOW BECAUSE I HAVE MOVED TO FAR FROM THE OFFICE.

THEY WERE POLITE AND PROFESSIONAL, BUT VERY PRICEY. THE VET REALLY DID A HARD SELL FOR THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF ALLERGY TESTING AND TREATMENT. THE DOG IS 11 YEARS OLD AND A LARGE BREED. I'VE NEVER HAD A LARGE BREED DOG LIVE MUCH PAST 12 YEARS. THE ALLERGY SYMPTOMS ARE RELATIVELY MINOR AND INFREQUENT AND HAVE BEEN CONTROLLED JUST FINE WITH A $5 BOTTLE OF PREDNISONE FROM A DIFFERENT VET.

VERY GOOD WITH SENIOR ANIMALS, HAS PERFORMED SUCCESSFUL MAJOR SURGERY ON OTHER ANIMALS. HE LISTENS TO MY OPINIONS, HE'S PERSONABLE, AND I'M VERY HAPPY WITH HIS SERVICE

I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THEY WOULD ALLOW MY CAT TO GO HOME IN THE STATE SHE WAS IN AND NOT EVEN MENTION IT TO ME. IT MAKES ME WONDER IF THEY PAID ANY ATTENTION TO HER ALL DAY.

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