Chattahoochee Animal Clinic

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Mara Cleveland

I was very excited to have my fur babys 1st grooming today since she became a part of our family just 2 months ago. Bellisima is a 7 year old female Westie and since I was used to having a Dalmation, I didnt know who to take Bellisima to for a good grooming. When our Dalmation, Jake was with us, I would occasionally stop by CAC to pick up his food since I couldnt always drive to his vet of many years in Smyrna. I always felt comfortable going to Chattahoochee Animal Clinic...it felt like I was visiting family every time I went in. I felt confident as I went on their website yesterday to read about Kathleen Pickering, a very talented groomer with 25 years of experience for ALL BREEDS. So, I made an appointment and took Bellisima in to see her. I was so impressed and happy that she patiently listened to me and did exactly what I asked of her when it came to Bellisimas initial grooming. We are officially on our way to growing our babys beautiful coat to a modified Westie cut! I love Kathleens energy and fun nature. She is so kind and I could tell she would treat Bellisima with the utmost care. I look forward to continuing to see everyone at CAC for all of Bellisimas needs...she and I found a home at Chattahoochee Animal Clinic. Thank you again!

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A Private User

Case of the Week This weeks case of the week was fun for everyone. A new client came in with their 3 pound yorkie, Layla, that had a rather large foreign body in her intestinal tract…. the size of an avocado! She had been seen by her regular pet store veterinarian and by a local specialist. Both veterinarians had correctly diagnosed and advised exploratory surgery with treatment plan estimates from $3000 to $5000. Unfortunately, that was not within the clients budget. After revisiting the X-rays and history, we decided to think out of the box, so we could save Layla. We gave Layla several large doses of a mild cat hair ball lubricant orally and fluids under her skin, in order to lubricate and soften the obstruction. Then we gave her a short acting reversible anesthetic so Dr. Andy could softly and slowly break up the obstruction with his hands..outside her belly. Within 15 minutes the avocado sized mass was broken down into a thin green bean size. Laylas anesthesia was reversed, she went home happy, and the obstructive material was passed after a day of high fiber food. It was a win-win for everyone and cost the young couple 10% of what a surgery would have cost.

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Danielle Page

I live in Dunwoody so its about a 20 minute drive without traffic to get to CAC but its worth it! I have a dog who had some serious itchy problems and we at first thought it was an allergy bite and we got the treatment we needed and then it came back as FULL ON FLEAS! I was able to get in the next day first thing they had me all set and ready. Lisa the receptionist gave me all the items ahead of time before I came in so that I wasnt surprised with what I was going to be charged with. I worked with Jason I think and he was the most helpful. I am pretty tight on money and I told them I want to take care of my dog because he is so uncomfortable but I needed the cheap route. They will able to work with me on some of the PetMeds costs and lower theres. It saved me overall $40 bucks which I was happy with. Not only that but I got a personal phone call with Crystal regarding any questions and remedies I would need to keep my house flea free and also my dog from itching uncontrollably if the itching continues even after the fleas are gone.

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Tierra McClean

This is more of a thank you to Dr Smith and staff for helping me with my poor baby boy. He has a pretty severe deformity on his front paw, that he has had since I got him. Some how he managed to really hurt that paw and cause what seemed to be a wound that just wouldnt heal no matter what I did. I had called around several clinics to see who could help me. Most of the clinics I called seemed cold and had no time for me, but Chattahoochee Animal Clinics staff was patient and kind over the phone. They even worked me in on the same day. Long story short, my babys paw is sooo much better. Dr Smith did laser therapy on his paw, which honestly at first I was a little skeptical, but that wound healed so quickly and is getting better every single day. Thanks again Dr Smith and staff for treating me and my baby with patience and compassion. I will tell all my friends about my experience and bring my baby in for his vaccines in February. : )

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Stephanie Doyle

We were "orphaned" without a vet when our young dog became very ill overnight. We freaked thinking it might be rabies (because of the way he was acting and the symptoms) and called Chattahoochee Nature Center because Fulton animal control never answers their phone. They calmed me down and suggested CAC. Long story short, Chester did not have rabies and they treated him well and since we were due to go on vacation in 3 days, we decided to board him with them and canceled the dog sitter. They were amazing, even letting my sister visit Chester so his stress of not knowing anybody and being sick could be relieved. I have since referred CAC to 2 friends that now use them too. I think one of the things that I find so wonderful about them is that they like animals AND people equally. Also, they work with my budget limitations WITHOUT making me feel bad.

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K Mawn

I found Chattachoochee through the rescue association where I adopted my puppy, Lady - they have been great, and Ive decided to make them my full time vet. The first time we arrived was morning of her spaying surgery and they were extremely welcoming and sweet to the nervous pup. I got update calls on how she did and when I could pick her up, as well as a couple things they still needed to do - not trying to ell services but genuinely discussing what and why, and making it my decision. She ended up having a UTI and they got her antibiotics. When I picked her up, Dr. Smith took a great deal of time to talk to me a bout instructions as well as additional questions, also giving me flea and tick meds I needed and going over options with me. The staff are very friendly to both people and animals - you can tell they love what they do.

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Ben R

I have been calling around for Vets in the Roswell Ga area to get a neuter for my new cat ASAP. The VCA in Roswell (whom I just paid over $400.00 for a full exam, vaccines, meds etc) tried charging me over $200.00 for the neuter, which I thought was too much. Until I called THIS place. Get this, to neuter my cat as a new patient costs.......(drum roll)......$416.00!!!! Are you serious? How on EARTH do you justify that kind of money just to NEUTER a cat? Unless you are financially SET and dont ever have to worry about money I suppose a good staff could be enough for you (though the woman I spoke with was not humoring my questions about why the cost was so high). Yeah....I guess Ill wait for the $20.00 Humane Society spay/neuter program to get me in. =(

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