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Holistic Care For Animals

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 32 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(32) 75 low data composite score See reviews on Google
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Holistic Care For Animals
Services
Large Animal & Equine, General Veterinary Care, Holistic & Alternative Medicine
Reviews
32

What recent reviews say

Dr. Jan Facinelli leads a practice specializing in holistic and homeopathic care. Almost all reviewers praise her expertise, gentleness, and genuine concern for both pets and owners, though one recent complaint cited high phone consultation charges and insensitive communication after a pet's death.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and experienced vet
  • compassionate, caring approach
  • skilled with animals
  • holistic and homeopathic expertise
Watch-outs
  • high phone consultation fees
  • poor bedside manner during difficult news
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Best for: Pet owners seeking holistic and homeopathic treatment options for chronic or complex conditions.
Think twice if: Phone consultation costs run high; confirm pricing before remote visits, especially for follow-ups.

Strengths

  • rare expertise in genuine homeopathic care
  • treats pets in same room as owners
  • long-term relationship building

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Jan Facinelli leads the practice
  • Bettina works as office manager
  • conducts exams and treatments in the same room as pet owners
  • treats autoimmune conditions, behavioral issues, and hyperthyroid conditions with homeopathic methods

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Dr. Jan praised for knowledge, gentleness, and attentive care across multiple conditions.
Holistic & Alternative Medicine
Reviewers highlight genuine homeopathic expertise and successful treatment of autoimmune and behavioral cases.
Large Animal & Equine
One reviewer mentioned excellent care for large breed dogs alongside small breed puppies.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.6 average across the 167 large animal & equine businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 66
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I stay in the room during my pet's exam?
Yes. Dr. Jan conducts most assessments and treatments with the pet owner present.
What does a phone consultation cost?
One reviewer was charged $450 for two phone consultations; confirm current fees before booking.
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Last updated 2026-07-05