I took my 10 yr. old beloved Yorkie to Gully Hospt. because he was not feeling well. Dr. Franklin listened to his heart and appeared overly excited when he announced he had a hart murmur (as if he had never encountered one before). He looked at his teeth and told me because I had not practice good oral hygiene I was responsible for his heart issue. He took blood and told me the out come would probably not be good and he was not sure they would be able to do anything for him. I had to wait on the labs for 20 mins. and when the vet returned he told me it wasn't good and that I needed to put him down. When I asked if that was the only option he said he could put him on IV fluids but had only a 10% chance. Thank heavens I thought to take him to I-20 where Dr. Welch and Troy looked at the labs, told me they saw NO reason to put him down and asked if they could put him in ICU. Long story short one year later my Yorkie is doing great and more active than ever! My experience with this vet was heart breaking and I've since learned of others who have had worse experiences!
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