Posted By :    Tracy Dulak  (docdulak@gmail.com)
Posted :    5/25/2011
Comments :    I am a veterinarian in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Last August, (2010)I started working with a 14-year German Shepherd named Illa. She presented with 2 very large deep wounds over her hips. They were both about 4 inches in diameter. To make matters worse, the wounds were infected with 4 very resistent bacterial bugs. Most people (medical professionals included) I discussed this case with ... recommended that we euthanize her. They felt that we could not cure her, given the severity of the infection. However, her owners were not convinced that it was the right thing to do and Illa had an amazing will to live. So, we forged forward ! I eventually caught up with Dr. Bloom who worked with me (over the phone and via email)along with a veterinary histopathologist at Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine (also over the phone) to develop yet another strategy. Amazingly, 10 months later Illa is 15 years old and is FINALLY healed !! last week I visited her at her home, where she literally ran out to greet me. I am inspired by Illa and her parent's commitment to her recovery AND exceptionally grateful to Dr. Bloom for his expert advice and support with this difficult case. It would not have been a success without his help !! He worked with me to develop some creative ways to solve this problem when most others would have given up. Thank you !! And, even though Illa never met Dr. Bloom ... she is grateful to him too !!

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Posted By :    Paula
Posted :    2/14/2011
Comments :    My Molly, a Bichon Frise, just celebrated her 16th birthday! She's been treated by Dr. Bloom for 10 years and is still going strong! At age 6, she developed allergies-ear infections, licked her feet, would bite her tail until she caused a wound. My original veterinarian placed Molly on special food, treated her tail etc. Nothing seemed to work! Finally he telephoned Dr. Bloom for a consultation. Dr. Bloom stated that allergic Bichon's have a tendency to target one particular area (her tail). Molly was treated by Dr. Bloom within days, placed on allergy medication (2x monthly), and has been happy & healthy ever since. Treatment is easy, check-ups are only once a year (or as needed). Molly has been on the same regimen for 10 years. Dr. Bloom taught me the signs to watch for in case I needed to increase her medication during a particularly bad allergy season. And Molly's been comfortable ever since! Thank you, Dr. Bloom! You're the best!

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Posted By :    Lindsay G
Posted :    12/6/2010
Comments :    I have a 2 year old boxer named Brooklyn(born Oct 2008). I brought her home at 8 weeks old. Ever since 12 weeks old Brooklyn has been a mess. She has had consistent ear infections, skin infections and staff infections. She itches her skin until she bleeds and keeps going all the while crying. No place is left unitched, ears, muzzle, neck, armpits, you name it. Multiple trips to the vet did little to help or diagnose her problems and she has been on steroids shortly after her life began with no solution in sight. The steroids helped to some degree with the itching, but did not prevent infections and vet visits. She also couldn't control her bladder because of the constant steroids and wasn't potty trained until almost 1 1/2 years old because of it. We eventually switched vets and our new vet referred us to Dr. Bloom. We started seeing Dr. Bloom in March of 2010. She first saw Dr. Bloom as a miserable, bloody, itchy puppy. Her skin had actually lost fur and turned black where she relentlessy itched. The results have been amazing!! She is off steroids and working on a permanent medication regemin. Although she still has her flare ups, she rarely itches. I went from thinking I would have to leave my puppy on steroids her whole life and have her die young of the effects of the steroids and still have the painful infections pop up to having my happy healthy puppy back again, being a puppy! Her brother Bronx, a littermate with absolutely no allergies, is happier than ever to have his rambunctious sister back at play! We couldn't thank Dr. Bloom or his staff more for the gift they've given us, a healthy puppy!

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Posted By :    Ann Frances Jerzowski  (jesseandsophie@wowway.com)
Posted :    8/27/2010
Comments :    I recently lost my gorgeous, sensitive, loving, faithful companion, Jesse. Jesse was a beautiful Maltese. He was so very cute people constantly thought he was a girl! (I had to add "James" as his 2nd name!) Jesse and I have visited Dr. Bloom and his caring staff for many years. I was referred by Serenity Animal Hospital when Jesse's ear infections would not clear up. He was a real trooper for his allergy injections (which were weekly for many, many years). Dr. Bloom helped him tremendously. One of the most important tips Dr. Bloom gave us years ago was, "Stop plucking". Plucking really hurt my Jesse. He was a very hairy guy in his ears ... but that was natural for him! Dr. Bloom took every precaution to make my Jesse as comfortable as possible and always, always was very careful to keep Jesse as pain-free as possible. I would heartily recommend Dr. Bloom to any animal lover who needed his services. I miss my Jesse more than words can say, but I feel I did my best to care for him in the short 11 years I was blessed to have him......... and I believe Dr. Bloom and his staff greatly assisted me and my boy.

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Posted By :    Scott and Sue  (susieqf150@yahoo.com)
Posted :    8/24/2010
Comments :    Mickey, a black lab, had been having health problems since she was a puppy. She would suffer from ear infections, bladder infections, UTIs and her stomach would turn pink when she walked on grass. She would periodically break out into a few sores. We had taken her to 3 other vets and only one suggested she had allergies. Mickey's symptoms got progressively worse over time and we decided to take her to see Dr.Bloom. It was our last hope. When Dr.Bloom saw her for the first time he had already gone over her entire medical history from all of the other vets. She was covered in oozing sores literally from head to toe. Mickey was miserable and there was grave concern if she would survive. Dr.Bloom ordered several tests to be done and had us start bathing her in a special soap. He also ordered several tests. When the results came he had us start giving her daily shots. This helped but not enough. Dr.Bloom is so dedicated that he conferred with several other vets from around the country. It was decided that Mickey needed the shots intravenously which we were not capable of of doing. We would bring Mickey to the office and on the days the office was closed including holidays Sue (an important member of Dr.Bloom's staff), would come to the house to take care of Mickey. Due to Br.Bloom's determination and his staff's dedication Mickey began improving. She had to get the shots for several months which would make most animals skiddish to go around their caregiver but the staff is so caring and compassionate she was always and continues to be excited to see everyone. Her goofy character has remained unchanged for all she has been through. As Mickey healed and grew stronger we saw the happy playful dog we knew get excited again about going for walks, car rides and running in the park. Her maintenance care is simple things we can do at home but we make sure she goes for her routine check ups. We truly believe that Dr.Bloom and his staff saved a very important member of our family for which we are forever grateful.

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Posted By :    Catherine Kiehl
Posted :    5/16/2010
Comments :    We brought our cat, Leo, to Bloom Animal Hospital after our veterinarian recommended we see a specialist to treat his condition. At this point, we weren't sure what was wrong with him and we were very worried and frustrated. When we first saw Dr. Bloom, Leo was very itchy and had a significant amount of hair loss. Dr. Bloom got us in right away and extensively reviewed Leo's entire medical history and determined a course of action. He answered all of our questions and provided us with several treatment options. Unfortunately, with pet allergies there is a bit of a "trial and error" period - especially in our case given the fact that Leo has a heart condition - so it's not always possible to get answers right away. Between Leo's visits, I called the office daily and the staff was always able to answer my questions or would promptly follow up with me if they didn't have the answer. I truly believe the staff at Bloom Animal Hospital are nothing short of angels. They always helped calm me down and assured me that everything was going to be alright. Each and every person we dealt with was amazing and I always knew that Leo was receiving the best possible care. I'm happy to report that Leo is doing great and he's back to happy and healthy self again! I can't thank Dr. Bloom and his staff enough for everything they have done for us. Without him, Leo would not have gotten better. He is an amazing doctor and an even more amazing person. His love for animals is evident and I'm thankful each and every day that he was able to help my furbaby. It's comforting to know that should Leo have any dermatology problems in the future, Dr. Bloom and his staff will be just a phone call away.

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Posted By :    Vikki Thomas
Posted :    5/31/2009
Comments :    I brought my cat, Ecco, to be tested for allergies. I was so impressed with Dr. Bloom and his staff. Their attention to detail was incredible! A few things that come to mind are: 1) Dr. Bloom taking the time to read through records I brought (pages of typed notes), along with records from our regular vet, before he even met with me; 2) Dr. Bloom coming into the room with a laptop so he could reference Ecco's records (and I believe also for adding notes during our visit); and 3) Taking the towel out of Ecco's carrier and putting him on this instead of directly on the examining table, in order to comfort Ecco. Also, when Dr. Bloom explained things, he was very thorough. I'm a note taker and I didn't have to write anything down because they did all that for me and gave me a printout at the end of our appointment with everything we discussed. I remember leaving the office and thinking, "Wow"! They really did leave an impression on me.

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Posted By :    Missy  (baseballcardbuyer@sbcglobal.net)
Posted :    10/17/2008
Comments :    My 2 ½ year old Rottweiler Zeus started having trouble with his allergies, back in March of 2008. It started with dandruff and dry coat, then led to ear infections, anal gland problems, and of course licking and itching. My regular vet (Allen Animal Hospital) suggested allergies, but never gave me anymore info on treatment or anything. One day while driving, I spotted Bloom Allergy Clinic and called them. At our consultation appointment, Dr.Bloom was very thorough in examining my dog and made sure that I understood everything, even if it meant explaining it three times over. He would just explain it in different terms until I understood it. He thought it was important for me to understand. Zeus ended up having a skin infection on his belly and on the flaps of his ears, he also has colitis, which Dr. Bloom says stems from his allergies. We have been to see Dr. Bloom for several rechecks and the skin infection on his belly is gone and the colitis seems to be getting under control. He is still having some trouble with his ears, because he keeps having reactions to the medications. His dandruff is gone and his coat looks absolutely beautiful. So far, Dr. Bloom has managed to do all of this without the us of steroids! I am very thankful about this and hope we don’t have to go that route in the future, not long term anyhow. I definitely recommend Dr. Bloom to you if your pet has allergies. He is very knowledgeable and it is obvious that he truly cares about all of his patients and their owners! He even calls the office on his days off to check on all his patients, and takes emergency calls at home after hours. Even though Bloom Allergy Clinic is a little on the expensive side, it is worth every penny for the care that Zeus has received, and the peace of mind that I have. I believe that Zeus’s allergies will be under control completely in a short time, thanks to Dr. Bloom and his wonderful staff, and Zeus will be a happy boy! Melissa

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Posted By :    Pat Johnson
Posted :    10/16/2008
Comments :    I took Finn to see Dr. Bloom a few months ago because he was constantly scratching and his back had open sores all over. He did so much better after we figured out a solution to his allergy problems, and I know he had a much better quality of life after Dr. Bloom's help. Thanks so much for your interest and compassion.

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Posted By :    Kimberly Parvin
Posted :    10/5/2008
Comments :    My dog, Jasper, had been suffering since 2005 with what our Vet had called the worst case of allergies he had ever treated. Loss of hair, ear and skin infections that would not clear up. We were at the vets office every few months and on many medications, but nothing helped. He was absolutely miserable and my daughter and I were at our wits end. Jasper's itching was so bad that he had very little hair left and we could not leave him alone. We had to coordinate one of us being at home at all times and right before our first visit with Dr. Bloom in May, we could not even leave him alone in a room by himself, he was in such misery that he would pull out clumpfulls of what little hair he had left. Dr. Bloom attached the ear and skin infections before he could test Jasper for allergies. He is now taking allergy shots and we now have our lives back. Jasper is happy and out of any kind of pain or itching. I can't say enough about Dr. Bloom and his staff. People who now see Jasper cannot believe how his hair and skin looks and that he no longer is miserable. I would recommend to anyone who has a pet with allergies to definitely go to Dr. Bloom. In a little over 4 months our dog is happy and healthy again. My only regret is that we did not bring Jasper to Dr. Bloom years ago.

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Posted By :    Kimberly & Chuck Bigelow
Posted :    4/16/2008
Comments :    We came to Bloom's clinic with our bloodhound/lab mix 7 year old dog, who had a history of severe, chronic ear infections, for which we could not find relief at two previous vet's we went to. Dr. Bloom had requested and thoroughly reviewed Liberty's records, covering every detail of her previous care and accommodated us with an appointment the same afternoon. I was very impressed with Dr. Bloom's expertise, sincerity and sympathy for our situation. He was able to diagnose and treat Liberty, and we feel he saved her from continued agony with allergies and chronic ear infections. We also had Liberty's teeth cleaned, which we had not considered doing in the past, and we saw a huge improvement in her overall temperment/health as a result. In addition, Liberty is now receiving acupuncture treatment from Dr. Flannigan in this office, which is helping Liberty with her orthopedic problems. Best of all, the whole "team" in the office is knowledgeable, professional, very kind and understanding, and is helpful in every way. My Liberty's care has been outstanding and I would recommend that you visit Dr. Bloom. One more thing, this is the CLEANEST animal clinic I have ever seen - it does not have ANY odor whatsoever, throughout the whole office - I am impressed. Thank you Dr. Bloom, Dr. Flannigan and all the wonderful women who work with you (I only wish I could name you all)!Kimberly & Chuck Bigelow

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Posted By :    Sharon Mc.
Posted :    1/30/2008
Comments :    Scooby had sores and discomfort year-round We're so glad that she was refered to Dr. Bloom. He diagnosed her allergies and precribed injections. Now she has only spring and fall flares which we can contol with additional medications. Dr. Bloom has been a helpful educator in all aspects of treatment. Thank You!

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Posted By :    Faszczewski family  (chadamyf@netzero.com)
Posted :    12/28/2007
Comments :    When we first met George he was almost bald, stinky and very sick. Despite his condition we fell in love with him. One month later and George is a completely different dog! He is happy, well adjusted and covered with hair. WE have never experienced such a caring staff. The treatment, love and compassion that all of you showed toward George was outstanding! Dr. Bloom called us on Christmas Eve to check on George. Who does that? That kind of dedication is very hard to come by in today's world. Our family will be forever grateful to all of the people who helped George become a part of our lives. He really is a dream come true for us. We always wanted an English Bulldog, and could not be happier that we've found him, thanks to Dr. Bloom and the staff. Although we live 3 and a half hours away we will continue to trust George's care to The Bloom Animal Hospital. Thank you for everything!!

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Posted By :    Cindy Robinson  (cindy@callasi.com)
Posted :    6/21/2007
Comments :    Cody Bear's hair has completely grown back thanks to Dr. Bloom. She was just a puppy when she developed her immune disease which resulted in loosing most of her hair and developed many sores. She is completely healed and has her puppy energy back and you would never know all that she went through. I can not thank you and your staff enough for the special care that Cody Bear received. We are so happy it all worked out and are very grateful.

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Posted By :    JeffUH3kUw3s
Posted :    2/4/2007
Comments :    Laddie had very painful and smelly ears for years. Whenever we would try to pet his head he would jump. Since coming to Allergy and Dermatology Clinic his ear infections have cleared up and he is much more playful- not painful. I never knew that his ear infections were from allergies and that were veterinarians that were specialists in dermatology and ear problems. I am very grateful to my veterinarian for referring me and for Dr Bloom for helping Laddie be a happy dog again

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Posted By :    Cindy Brandys
Posted :    1/29/2007
Comments :    Cocoa's skin condition has greatly improved since coming to the Allergy & Dermatology Clinic. Her fur is now thick & luxurious. Her body odor has disappeared. She, also, has so much more energy.

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