De Kalb Animal Hospital

125 22nd St NW, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA

Category:	Animal Hospital
Address:	125 22nd St NW, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
Phone:	+1 256-845-0046
Site:	dahvets.com
Rating:	3.7
Working:	7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 9–11AM Closed

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Reviews 18

Hazil rane

Extremely ignorant group of people. My kitten was under their care for almost a month with rectal prolapse. His bottom was essentially stitched nearly closed to keep it from popping out again. This was called a purse string suture. The stitches were to remain in for at LEAST 2 weeks. He wasnt going to the bathroom on his own because they didnt recommend changing his diet to soft food. Im no doctor but that seems to be 101!!! Amazing how much they have NOT cared! They suggested keeping him on his DRY kitten food! Which he was unable to pass on his own. They were having to "express" him several times a day because he would get backed up in the anal area. The repeated and highly avoidable bulge of backed up feces and repeated expressing... strained the sutured area and further irritated it and caused unnecessary swelling and trama. Other vets have since told me they have NEVER even heard of this type care or lack there of after a prolapse surgery. The newest vet even called around to other colleagues and none had heard of this either. The kitten should have been passing on its own from day one! The stitch was removed early (without my knowledge or approval) BECAUSE of the repeated need for expressing (again due to ignorance of using bone dry food) and of course he reprolapsed. A second surgery was done because he ignored my visit and phone call that it was slowly reprolapsing. He waited to address the growing issue until he said all that could be done was a second surgery. the second surgery stitch was basically immediately removed AGAINST my wishes! I requested to be notified if they removed it due to the first issue from an early stitch removal. They assured me I would be but they flat out lied to me! I had left him for several days after the surgery SOLEY so he could be expressed, yet little did I know he was going on his own because they removed the stitch. I went to check on him and his bottom OF COURSE was prolapsed again. When I addressed this with the vet I was told to just keep an eye on it. NEGLECTFUL!! The new vet says the many failed attempts makes it highly likely it will forever be an unfixable and ongoing issue. They also were not soaking his wet food per my request. His dish, when I arrived out of the blue, was filled with bone dry food, he was stitchless! They were just indefinitely going to take my money had I not shown up I suppose. The second surgery was a complete waste of my money. And unless Jesus heals my cat im looking at having to euthanize him because of their neglect and incompetence. Super sad situation. They wouldnt have done this if it hadve been THERE childrens baby!!!! I wIll never rest letting everyone I ever run into, know what damage they have unappologetically caused my kitten and my family and wallet!

Aimee Canterbury

My experience with DAH started when my Corgi was sick. Took her in (no appointment needed) they prescribed some medication and sent me on my way. The dog continued to get worse so I went back for more medicine. At 9:00 PM the dog was in horrible condition. Dr. Nikki met me at the clinic and saved my dogs life through her knowledgeable, fast diagnosis, medication and a blood transfusion. After 5 days in the hospital, my bill was much less than what I expected. I am happy to have found a vet who will see after hour emergencies. Vaccinations and annual exams are much more reasonably priced than other local vets. I now use DAH for all of my dogs vet needs.

Evelyn Fite

The worst are for animals Ive ever seen. I called about my dog that was poisoned in the middle of the night and foaming at the mouth. They told me because I was not a regular customer ( I was in me time on vacation and this was the closest vet) that they could not page the vet and for me to find service else where.

Paula Evans

There are countless reasons to love DeKalb Animal. They have seen all of my fur babies for 10+ years. I would never take them anywhere else. I miss Dr. Wayner but absolutely love Dr. Jones!

A Private User

Dr. Nikki and Dr. Mac are great. It is all my animals (2 dogs, 3 cats, & 60 chickens) favorite place to go. My American Bulldog believes that Dr. Nikki is her "Godmother".

Jessica Hatzopoulos

Ive been taking my pets here since I was a teenager...Im headed there today with my dog lewis...great place to take your pets.

Donna Owens

Been using these guys for over 13 years.... always very nice and take good care of my babies. Highly recommend them

Beth Wills

Do not like this place much, Dr. McNew is an ok vet but one of his receptionist is nothing but a b!t¢h

LoucretiA Peels

I will use nobody else for the for the pexie of my bloodhounds. Have used them for years

Susan S

Our tiny dog has parvo. We are changing Dr. That should say it all right there.

Cavalier Rescue of Alabama

They have take amazing care of our rescues. This capable team has huge hearts!