Does Philly Pet Clinic accept new patients?

Yes, Philly Pet Clinic welcomes new patients and aims to build long-term relationships with pets and their owners. They encourage new clients to bring prior medical records, vaccination history, current medications, and recent test results to their first visit.

What should I do if my pet has a dental problem?

If your pet has signs of dental disease such as brown/yellow teeth, bad breath, or difficulty eating, you should call Philly Pet Clinic to schedule a dental cleaning. They perform thorough cleanings, including the area beneath the gums, to prevent health issues.

What is Dr. Jagat Podduturi's background?

Dr. Jagat Podduturi, the practice owner, earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in India and a Master’s degree in Immunology and Virology from LSU Health Sciences Center. He has seven years of experience as an emergency veterinarian and has special interests in surgery and internal medicine, particularly complex and critical cases.

What are the options for emergency care outside of business hours?

For after-hours emergencies, Philly Pet Clinic may refer you to nearby emergency facilities such as BluePearl Pet Hospital, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Ryan Veterinary Hospital), or The Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services (CARES).

Pet Health Center

Pet Health Center is a general practice practice in Philadelphia, PA. Procedures include Behavior Management, Dental Care, Nutritional Counseling, and Onsite Diagnostics.

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About

Philly Pet Clinic is a full-service small animal hospital in Philadelphia, PA, offering comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats. Services include preventive wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, nutritional counseling, and parasite prevention. The clinic also provides in-house diagnostics such as advanced digital X-rays and ultrasound, as well as routine surgical procedures and professional dental cleanings.

Serving the River Wards neighborhoods, including Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Bridesburg, Port Richmond, and Kensington, the clinic has been a trusted animal hospital for over 50 years. They offer urgent care during business hours and can refer to nearby emergency facilities for after-hours needs.

Surgical team

Dr. Jagat Podduturi

DVM

Dr. Podduturi brings a truly exceptional depth of experience to our practice.

Procedures

Behavior Management
Dental Care
Nutritional Counseling
Onsite Diagnostics
Flea and Tick Control Products
Surgery
Wellness Exam
Vaccinations
Parasite Prevention and Heartworm Testing
Spay and Neuter Surgery
Microchipping

Equipment

Advanced Digital X-rays
Ultrasound

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Frequently asked questions

What types of services does Philly Pet Clinic offer?: Philly Pet Clinic offers a variety of services including preventive wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, nutritional counseling, and parasite prevention. They also provide dental care, surgical procedures, advanced digital X-rays, ultrasound, and behavior management.
Does Philly Pet Clinic accept new patients?: Yes, Philly Pet Clinic welcomes new patients and aims to build long-term relationships with pets and their owners. They encourage new clients to bring prior medical records, vaccination history, current medications, and recent test results to their first visit.
What should I do if my pet has a dental problem?: If your pet has signs of dental disease such as brown/yellow teeth, bad breath, or difficulty eating, you should call Philly Pet Clinic to schedule a dental cleaning. They perform thorough cleanings, including the area beneath the gums, to prevent health issues.
What is Dr. Jagat Podduturi's background?: Dr. Jagat Podduturi, the practice owner, earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in India and a Master’s degree in Immunology and Virology from LSU Health Sciences Center. He has seven years of experience as an emergency veterinarian and has special interests in surgery and internal medicine, particularly complex and critical cases.
What are the options for emergency care outside of business hours?: For after-hours emergencies, Philly Pet Clinic may refer you to nearby emergency facilities such as BluePearl Pet Hospital, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Ryan Veterinary Hospital), or The Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services (CARES).

Contact & hours

Address

3365 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia

Phone

(215) 739-6401

Website

phillypethealthcenter.com

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Recent reviews

9 months ago

Shonta Morris-Williams

I highly recommend Pet Health Center! As a first-time fur parent, I was thrilled by the support they provided for my little one. When I called, the staff member was incredibly professional and compassionate, which made a huge difference when I felt overwhelmed about my fur baby's needs. She was very helpful in scheduling an appointment and even found morning openings for us. The prices at Pet Health Center were reasonable, especially compared to other places I contacted that seemed more focused on profits than care. It's comforting to know that a facility genuinely cares about the well-being of our pets. They truly became a support system for my family during a time when we needed it most. If you're looking for a place that prioritizes care over costs, Pet Health Center is the place to go!
2 years ago

Kirby :3

I'm still grieving the loss of my cat toffee. We took her here in November 2023. She was eating and drinking excessively, peeing so much it got on her/stuck to her, and peeing outside the litter box. When we took her she got blood work done, and we were told we would be called if something was wrong. We waited a month and there was no call, but toffee was still acting the same so we called instead. The front desk answers and first they refuse to say anything about the results over the phone, saying we needed to wait for the vet and come in. We were not having it. Finally she told us that her glucose was extremely high, and she probably has diabetes. We were in shock. We waited by the phone for a call, checked every email and voice-mail, there was NOTHING. the vet made us seem crazy, he basically blamed us saying he "did make a call" but he is flat out lying. We take our animals health seriously, we were expecting a call. Anyway, we take toffee in AGAIN and he diagnosed her with diabetes. He then says that giving insulin shots is harder, and toffee could begin to be afraid of getting them, so the pill form "bexacat" might be a better option. he says it's FDA approved, and he has a few other cats on it at the moment. He told us NOTHING about DKA, all the necessary tests you need to do before taking bexacat, nothing. At. All. We TRUSTED him, he said he has 15 years of experience, so i felt safe with toffee and okay in his decisions. We left with toffee that day with only a glucose check up and the bexacat. 2 days pass, she was doing okay, but then day 3 she wouldn't take her medicine, wouldn't eat or drink, and could hardly move. I knew something was deadly wrong, and we quickly took her back to the vet after calling him. When we get there, he does a glucose check and gives her a nausea shot because she threw up, and then says her glucose is extremely low. I told him that I'm scared for her and she's not acting right at all, and he says she COULD BE GOING INTO REMISSION ALREADY. he then says she's acting normal in the back, and im baffled because he again made me feel crazy. So he says don't give her medicine today, feed her soft food (which I already told him she was not eating ANYTHING.) And to give her medicine when she eats again. Then he says come back Monday, and we leave. She ends up peeing in the carrier which NEVER happened before, and then i take her home. 3 days of torture and agony. I had to see my cat slowly die. He kept telling us that she was fine, yet she did not eat a single thing, she ended up falling down every time she tried to move. I had to syringe feed her food, water, and clean her up after she kept peeing on herself. I had to pick her up from place to place because her back legs gave out. We ended up getting money together on Sunday because we couldn't wait till Monday to see the vet who had lied to us. We took her to the emergency 24 hour vet, who examined her for a good while and gave us a hefty amount of news. She told us bexacat should never of been prescribed to toffee, and that there is a bunch of different tests you are supposed to do before prescribing bexacat, and if these were not done, it could result in DKA and death. The emergency vet here was so concerned about the practices our normal vet has done,and we told her he did NONE of those things. Only ever did blood work once, and 2-3 glucose checks. He told us she could go into REMISSION. The emergency vet said toffee needs fluids, and to be monitored for up to a week and it would be almost 10,000, but it might not even work. She could still die any way, or she could get better but it keeps repeating, and she was in so much pain. We had to PUT HER DOWN. she was only SIX YEARS OLD. I love her more than anything, I am still grieving and I am not okay. I will never get her back, this vet is a joke and I would never trust my animals with him again. He is very clearly in it for money, not for the value of animals and the care and love. Most of the front desk are kind and sweet, but a few of them and the vet truly disgust me.
5 months ago

thomas hall

I was told 200 for the vist, It cost me 417 dollars and A 1000 for dental work, when I came to get the work done the estimate was 1600-2100 I couldn't afford that, the dog was my girl friends, who passed away he is 10 years old. When I ask why the price change? I was told A different vet gave me the estimate that was not there that day of the surgery!!!!; what A rip off!!!

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9 months ago

Bianca R.

Dr. Podduturi is very knowledgeable, and the vet techs here are fairly laid-back. I have a difficult, and senior dog who I have brought here twice now for a regular visit and an emergency one, and both times I've felt satisfied with the care he received. The first visit felt a little tense, I'm sure due to my dog having history with the clinic and not being the best behaved boy as he is technically adopted by me but has gone to the clinic a few times prior, and I felt a degree of the doc not being too happy at the state of my dog. Fast forward to my last visit that ended up being an emergency one, the atmosphere of the visit was way different. Both times they helped my dog and helped me walk through what was going on, what was needed, and how to solve it along with price ranges and estimates. Both times, they called me next day to check in on my dog and see how he was. Thank you for your care of my boy.
2 years ago

Lisa M.

I had just adopted an 8 week old kitten and took her PSPCA. The open spots for vet clinic were filled and gave me Pet Health Center number . They said prices were comparable to them and they were close. I called, was able to get an appt within 30 min! Mire importantly, they were kind, sympathetic, listened to me and were gentle with Betty. I was very happy with the doctor, vet tech and even the girls at front desk. Very welcoming. The vet explained everything to me so that i I understood. You expect a vet and the people who work there to be kind and gentle and show the animals some love. Not so. I have been to one that wasn't. Pet Health Center is wonderful and will be back for her vaccines, et.al. photos: Betty in carrier at vet. Betty a week later. TY PHC!!

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