Kleintier Chirurgie Dreilinden, Dr. M. Burger, DECVS

We went for an examination on January 29, 2026. You have to leave your pet there all day, and then at the scheduled appointment, you have to wait another hour for no apparent reason. It seems like a mass processing operation. The veterinarian seems very confused despite his professional competence. Why there are so many trainees (?) there, just standing around or pacing back and forth, is beyond me. Despite numerous phone calls and emails, we still haven't received a report and are now contacting the state veterinary association. The bill had to be paid immediately (without any prior notification of the amount). We can't understand the positive reviews.

It doesn't get any better than this! If we could give more stars, he would more than deserve every single one. Dr. Burger practices his profession with great passion and the highest level of expertise and is by far the best specialist for all joint diseases. Our Golden Retriever has undergone several successful surgeries by him – hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and most recently, arthrodesis with fusion. Without Dr. Burger's specialized skills, our – still young – Golden Retriever would no longer be able to walk. Dr. Burger operated on him for five hours and thus saved his life. Thanks to him, he can now hopefully enjoy many more happy years of life.

During a dental procedure performed by our veterinarian in Michendorf, after we reported shortness of breath and loss of stamina, laryngeal paralysis was diagnosed. That was in September 2024. Since our Golden Retriever, Balou, is now almost 13 years old, we initially hesitated to consider surgery, clinging to the misguided hope: "It won't be that bad." But that was a misconception. With the onset of warmer weather in the spring of 2025, his condition worsened significantly. Walks were limited to a few hundred meters, requiring frequent breaks, and the dog nearly collapsed with labored breathing. Then I remembered the business card for the Burger Small Animal Clinic, which our veterinarian had given us. All our hope now rested on this clinic. Perhaps there was another way, maybe with medication? At the first appointment, Dr. Dr. Burger patiently and clearly explained that only a so-called "tie-back" surgery could help. In this procedure, one side of the laryngeal cartilage is permanently pulled to the side and fixed in place. This opens up the trachea, which otherwise partially closes during inhalation, acting like a valve (you can find numerous references to this online). We agreed to the surgery, and it was probably the best decision we could have made. 👍 After 10 days, our dog is like a different dog. B. easily manages longer walks, which we gradually increased, and can now walk for almost an hour without any effort. Even feeding with an anti-gulping bowl works without him choking. B. has been given a second chance, as he might not have survived the following summer. We thank Dr. Burger for his expert care and empathetic approach. He is probably one of the best veterinarians I have encountered in my 35 years as a dog owner. Balou also says: Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 🐾🙏

I felt very well cared for there with my 12-year-old cat. His right ear had to be removed, which Dr. Burger did exceptionally well. There were absolutely no problems or complications after the operation. I am very satisfied and would recommend the practice to other pet owners without hesitation. Even though I hope I never need surgical services again, I would definitely come back here if necessary.

I can wholeheartedly recommend the Dreilinden Small Animal Surgery Clinic and the entire team around Dr. Burger! Our Bernese Mountain Dog, only 5 years old at the time, underwent arthroscopy for bilateral elbow dysplasia. We also had the CT scans for diagnosis done there. Both during the CT scan and the surgery, our dog received excellent care. The examination was extremely thorough, we were fully informed about every step and detail of the diagnosis and surgery, and Dr. Burger and his staff took a great deal of time and radiated calm, routine, and expertise at all times. Initially, I was a little skeptical about simply dropping our dog off and picking him up 10-12 hours later, but this concern vanished because Dr. Burger is a highly competent surgeon and a pleasant person, and his staff are very compassionate, professional, and empathetic assistants. I have the utmost respect for Dr. Burger's achievements, especially considering his daily workload, which easily amounts to 13-14 hours or more. Despite this, there's never a hint of fatigue, impatience, or annoyance. You can tell that the entire team always wants the best for the animals and works accordingly. Should our Bernese Mountain Dog need another examination or surgical treatment, I would immediately go back to Dreilinden. Highly recommended!!