We brought our newly purchased puppy to Arendell Animal Hospital due to signs of him being very sick. We brought him in 11/13/17 and he tested +for parvo. We were told to have him admitted that he was not well. We agreed and said we would re-evaluate him in a couple of days. We called twice a day to check on him and were told he was improving keeping all fluids in. However, he had been over hydrated. That he had a swollen lip. And would continue to monitor. After the two days we were told he was responding well but they felt he still needed to stay. So we agreed. On Thurs. day 4 we called and were told he was doing great, up walking around in his cage eating, no vomit/diarrhea all week but that they were going to keep him one more night and we could pick him up Friday evening. Same positive responses Friday morning. We got there around 15 min. to close on Friday evening. Dr. Hawkes went over meds and feeding protocol for him for the next few days and his illness should be out of his system in a few more days but that he was doing well. They finally brought him out and asked that we please hurry him out due to him possibly still being contagious and not wanting it to spread in the office. We did and were so happy and grateful to have our puppy who was on his way to being well back with us. We started driving back home. 3 min. into the ride while checking him over we knew immediately he was not okay. He was cold to the touch, his gums were white, he was limp and couldn't even keep his head up, he had what looked like a huge water balloon in his stomach and his eyes seemed as though he were no longer with us and he was having bloody diarrhea all over my husbands lap. We pulled over and called the office they were already closed and no one answered. We proceeded to drive home and brought him inside where the rest of my family was waiting excitedly to see our puppy whom was doing so well (as we were told). We tried to stand him up on the floor and he fell to the ground. Showing no signs of life, we called a 24 hr. vet hospital who said to get him in ASAP! It was too late our puppy died 5 min. later. ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATING! Now with all of that being said, I am fully aware there is no guarantee with parvo. What I am so upset about is why I was told he was doing so well and he was sent home dying. I called first thing Monday morning to be told that they didn't know why, he was fine there. So you mean to tell me, that he went from doing fine to dead an hour later?? Please BEWARE!
The vet here is fantastic, and seems to keep his knowledge very current. I definitely trust these guys!
While on vacation at the beach, our family dog (Labrador), developed "cold water tail" while playing in the surf. Arendell Animal Hospital took great care of our pup! Many thanks!
Friendly staff. Very reasonable overnight boarding charge. Happy dog on pickup!
Arendell Animal Hospital in Morehead City, is a very excellent Veterinary Hospital. The Doctor there is a very nice and very experienced Doctor who is also a very good orthopedic surgeon. If your dog has knee problems take them to Dr. Hawkes, DVM at Arendell Animal Hospital. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend them to anyone in the Morehead City area of NC.
Arendell Animal Hospital is a US Veterinary Care based in Morehead City, North Carolina. Arendell Animal Hospital is located at 213 Commerce Ave, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA.
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