Gulf South Veterinary Dental Specialties

Dr. Ribka was a godsend for us & our dog Bentley (13). After we noticed an abnormal growth on Bentley’s gums we took him to or normal vet, which did not have the equipment to give Bentley a proper diagnosis at their facility. So they referred us to Gulf South Dental Specialties & we could not have landed in a better spot. Dr. Ribka was amazingly kind & informative from the first visit. She was very honest, but not an alarmist. We felt extremely informed from start to finish. Not only was she able to diagnose his growth as a cancerous tumor, she removed everything that she needed to & after surgery came out & explained what she had done, step by step. On top of that, she also gave us a heads up that Bentley’s blood tests showed signs that he likely had hypothyroidism. She was 100% correct. We got a more extensive blood panel, he was diagnosed, & we have begun treatment for that. Hypothyroidism pills paired w/ his tumor extraction has turned him into a new dog. He has more energy, has lost weight, & also just moves about his daily routine so much more comfortably. We would recommend Gulf South Dental Specialties to anyone that values their pets health to the highest level. I will not lie, the cost of services is extremely hefty, & not everyone will have the option to utilize Dr. Ribka’s expertise. We likely could have found someone that would have completed our procedures for a lower cost, but honestly there’s no way I would ever want to put the life of our pet in the hands of someone less experienced & knowledgeable than Dr. Ribka, & I’m really glad we weren’t forced to. This experience was worth every penny. Thanks for everything Dr. Ribka. -Bentley, Mike, & Andrea

Dr. Ribka & her staff are beyond professional & compassionate. My cat was diagnosed with Feline Stomatitis, and Dr. Ribka was communicative about all of my options, patient with my anxiety, & came up with the best treatment plan I could have asked for. We decided to go forward with a Full Mouth Extraction, which can be a complicated surgery. Her thoroughness & attention to detail gave me confidence. She also utilizes a board-certified anesthesiologist, which is a major advantage over most vet clinics. My cat is recovering now, but I have optimism that after this surgery, he will have a much better quality of life. I cannot recommend or thank Dr. Ribka and her staff enough for all they have done for my cat & I! If your animal has a condition that requires a dental specialist, there is no better option than Gulf South. I’ve included photos of Toulouse post-op. He’s doing so well!

Dr. Ribka went above and beyond for our australian shepherd, Sheba. Sheba had a rare condition with her bone structure in her upper jaw, on top of having underlying chronic renal issues. Dr. Ribka was very thorough in explaining our options to us. She was very confident in her abilities to help our dog. We were quite impressed with how comfortable Sheba was made before and after the procedure. Sheba is now 2 weeks post operation and is better than ever.

Dr Ribka was amazing! Great patient care, super professional, and a very new and sleek office too.

Dr. Ribka hung the moon! She did such an amazing job on our beloved Savannah. This is not just our dog, she is our baby. We had so many concerns about her dental surgery because she is our 13 yr old baby. Dr. Ribka made us feel immediately comfortable and confident about the procedure. We cannot express in words enough how grateful we are for Dr. Ribka's professionalism and compassion. Wishing you all the very best, Dr. Ribka...now and always.