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Spirit Vet ATX House Calls & Consulting

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,242 reviewed · 240 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(21) 63 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mobile & House-Call VetsGeneral Practice Vets
Spirit Vet ATX House Calls & Consulting
Services
Mobile & House-Call Vets, General Practice Vets
Reviews
21
Ranking
#64 in Mobile & House-Call Vets
Best for
owners with fearful or reactive pets, and those needing same-day urgent care at home.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-06.

What recent reviews say

All 19 recent reviews are five-star, with owners consistently praising Dr. Christina Forras for responding quickly to urgent calls and arriving same-day. Pets who are fearful, reactive, or semi-feral often warm to her calm presence without muzzles or sedation. She sends educational articles, texts check-ins after visits, and blends conventional medicine with reiki and holistic diet guidance. Follow-up and genuine care for both animal and owner set her apart.

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

Praised for
  • responsive availability including weekends
  • gentle handling of anxious and fearful pets
  • thorough diagnostics and follow-up care
  • combines Western and Eastern medicine approaches
  • patient education and resources
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Best for: owners with fearful or reactive pets, and those needing same-day urgent care at home.

Where this business shines

  • same-day and weekend availability
  • specialized with anxious and fearful pets
  • blends Western medicine with holistic practices
  • thorough follow-up including text check-ins and educational resources

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Christina Forras is the practice lead
  • responds to weekend and Sunday emergency calls within hours
  • uses reiki alongside medical treatment
  • texts follow-up updates and diet recommendations
  • has coordinated transfers to emergency hospital with note-sharing and post-surgery check-ins
  • helped difficult-to-transport and semi-feral cats when other mobile vets had closed

What reviews say by service

Mobile & House-Call Vets
rapid weekend and same-day response; excels with anxious pets at home
General Practice Vets
thorough diagnostics and follow-up; offers nutrition and holistic guidance alongside conventional care

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.65 average across the 84 mobile & house-call vets businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 28% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 83
Review volume 58
Review recency 57
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 25
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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20
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3
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2
1
1
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Common questions

Can Dr. Forras see my pet on a weekend or same-day?
Yes. Multiple reviews describe Saturday, Sunday, and next-day visits. One owner reached Dr. Forras on a Sunday and she arrived the same day within hours.
Will Dr. Forras help if my cat or dog is anxious or reactive at the vet?
Yes. Reviews note that fearful cats, reactive dogs who normally wear muzzles, and semi-feral pets have responded well to her calm approach without sedation or muzzles.
What happens after the visit?
Dr. Forras sends educational articles by email, texts check-ins the next day, and coordinates with emergency hospitals if needed. She also offers reiki and nutritional counseling.

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Last updated 2026-10-06