Friday 11:40 PM
The emergency
Pelusa, a 9-year-old mixed breed, arrived with severe difficulty breathing. Initial diagnosis: pleural effusion. X-ray and ultrasound within the first hour.
The clinic
Eleven years in the neighborhood, four humans and lots of paw prints.
A small clinic with a friendly waiting room, no upselling protocols, and a phone that gets answered.
Pelusa's case
A real medical history.
That night
The treatment
Drainage, biopsy and a treatment plan the same night. The Holloway family slept in the waiting room — with coffee on the house.
2 weeks
The improvement
Clinical improvement confirmed with a follow-up scan. Monthly follow-up plan and medication adjustment.
6 months
The beach
Pelusa still plays on Carvajal beach every Saturday. The family sends us photos. We keep every one.
The team
Who's behind it.
Dr. Manuel Soto
Clinical director · internal medicine
Since 2014. Lives with Otis, a rescued podenco hound from Almería.
Dra. Lía Romero
Surgery and orthopedics
Since 2018. Lives with two Siamese cats, Pepa and Lola.
Marcos Páez
Veterinary assistant
Since 2020. Lives with Ringo, a retired racing greyhound.
Inés Conejo
Front desk · client care
Since 2022. Lives with two dwarf rabbits — yes, it's a coincidence.
No upselling: only what your pet needs.
Real 24/7 emergency care — if we need to open, we open.
Humane euthanasia with the utmost respect, at home if the family prefers.
Payment plans for long treatments, discussed openly.
Come meet us, leash on.
The first visit always includes time for questions.