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November 2023 by sue carpenter
Shock in Dogs: Hypovolemic Shock, the most common type occurs when the circulating blood volume is dangerously low. This happens with internal hemorrhaging (trauma). The signs of shock continuously change and progress quickly. Because of the complexity of shock, animals will often have multiple types of shock at the same time. One type of shock may lead to another as organs fail. Cardiogenic, is a severe form of heart failure, Distributive, an incorrect distribution of blood flow, Hypoxic, is caused by decreased blood oxygen levels, Metabolic shock- occurs when the tissues have good blood and oxygen supply but the cells can't produce enough energy to stay alive. One type of shock may lead to another as organs fail. one type of bleeding that leads to hypovolemic shock is surgery/ internal bleeding/ hemorrhaging. The signs of shock continuously change and progress quickly.Stages of Hypovolemic shock: Early stage, can be difficult to recognize, but as time passes, shock can progress to an Intermediate stage, the body attempts to conserve blood volume and proper cardiac output by giving vital organs priority in blood distribution. Often, this attempt to reduce blood to the other organs, including the brain, causing them to fail. Without intervention and veterinary treatment, dogs will die once they have reached the intermediate stage. The late stage of shock, or irreversible shock, leads to systemic inflammation, systemic organ failure, and death. Survival rate in this stage of shock is rare. Regardless of the types of shock, the goals for treating dogs in shock are the same: to minimize the pet's stress as much as possible, to diagnose and treat the underlying cause. It is crucial to restore blood volume with intravenous fluids and blood transfusions; however , in cardiogenic shock, this treatment could make the situation worse until the underlying condition is corrected. Stop any ongoing hemorrhage or damage. Increase tissue oxygenation with supplemental oxygen. Correct any cardiac arrythmias with medications. Prevent and correct any organ failure. Recovery and management of shock in dogs When left untreated, shock normally results in death. Early recognition, diagnosis of underlying problem, aggressive treatment, and ongoing monitoring are essential for a good outcome. The following interventions are required during the recovery process: Serial testing of organ function, cardiac status, blood pressure, and oxygenation levels, Physical exams, Monitoring of vital signs ( temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate). urine tested and evaluated for normal or abnormal function. Once these vital signs, blood pressure, and urine output have returned to normal, most dogs are out of severe crisis. However, these patients are still in critical condition and will likely need prolonged hospitalization. The cost to Dr. Smiley his staff and to the clinic to treat the crisis caused by his incompetence would have been very high. I was recently told that my knowledge of veterinary medicine and animal care is different to my years of being a nurse for humans, I recognize this fact and have been researching and asking questions. here is an indisputable fact, a brain is a brain, a heart is a heart, the circulatory system is a circulatory system, body and organ systems all are found in both animal and humans. all serve the same purpose and functions in both animal and humans; their functions are to sustain and support life. signs and symptoms used in detecting hypovolemia and hypovolemic shock and brain damage is the same in animal and humans. treatment of shock, recovery and management is the same for both animal and humans. This post explains how my beloved pet Labrador Retriever died @ the incompetent an Negligent hands of Dr. Aaron Smiley. On 6/27/23 Ginger died as a result of Dr. Smiley's, for whatever inconceivable reason that this veterinary surgeon of his experience, failed, in his words to "Tie up" (suture) 2 tubes/ stumps during her simple spay surgery. Please Read my review posted to Devonshire: Sm
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November 2023 by Crystal Cox
Friendly staff. Great vet techs. Great vet. doctor. My granddogs love them
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October 2023 by R Nick
My old vet changed doctors. Now this place has the very best vet in Anderson.
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September 2023 by Amber Cooper
HORRIBLE!!! My dog was taken in for blood in his urine, this place gave the run around for 8 weeks costing me a LOT of money before they decided they wanted a urine sample, never called with the results of tests, and never called me about the facility they were supposedly scheduling him because they didn't have this particular equipment in office. 2 days after I took in the urine sample, I had to take my dog to an emergency room, and put him down because the emergency room vet discovered my dog had bladder cancer. I understand the outcome was unavoidable, however, my boy was unnecessarily suffering for weeks, I could have put him down earlier, or given him pain medication to make him comfortable until the end. I have NOTHING good to say about this clinic and Dr. Smiley.
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September 2023 by Rita Lane (FireHorseRita)
My mom took her cat to Devonshire a few months ago for her annual vaccines and exam. They did not give the cat any vaccines. The vet picked the cat up and looked at her and said she was sweet and put the cat back down on the table and said the cat looked good. They charged my mom $71. I told my mom to take the cat to South Anderson veterinary clinic to get her vaccines and to look at the large, swollen lump in her armpit. The cat was scheduled for surgery and SAVC had to amputate the cat’s leg because the lump was cancerous.In regards to my BFs dog, Odie, who was born with a congenital hernia. The Devonshire vet said that she did not even have a hernia. Of course, my BF believed him so Odie did not get help for this hernia. So for the past 10 years we’ve been dealing with her constipation and her bloody stools. She finally got her long overdue surgery at SAVC because she was pooping out pure blood. Odie had two hernias repaired and the surgery wasn’t a guarantee because the skin was almost to thin to repair. Oldie’s quality of life could’ve been a lot better than this if Devonshire had diagnosed her correctly to begin with. And then the third incident that we had with Devonshire was they gave us a pill to kill parasites for a stray cat my mother had rescued. The front staff said that the pill would cure everything. Well, the pill killed the cat.
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August 2023 by CC Earnhart
I've had better experiences with them in the past, but ever since the pandemic it's been a struggle to get help from them when I really need it. I like the staff, and I realize it isn't their fault, but every time I call it seems like the vet is never there. It bothers me that a clinic is trying to operate without an available vet. Not everything can be solved through telemedicine, and having to set up telemed visits before the vet will even consider seeing my dog when I have an urgent concern is cumbersome, often a waste of time, and it makes me feel like my dog's health isn't a priority.
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July 2023 by Christiana Goodwin
Animals have been a part of my family for 45 years and for the last 11 of these I have used Devonshire as my primary vet. I have never experienced any thing like what recently happened to my dog from any vet in my life. One of the vets told me it wasn’t risky for my dog to have a dental procedure with her current medical issue. Devonshire did the procedure on June 27th and she was euthanized on July 11th at another practice. She had gone into acute renal failure due to complications from anesthesia. From the time she came home after her surgery she was never the same again. When I contacted the vet at Devonshire with my concerns about her declining health he told me a dog can go 2 weeks without eating and told me to use probiotics. He also suddenly decided she was terminally ill when just a few weeks prior he deemed her healthy enough for surgery and a vaccination. I do not want anyone else to go through something like this. Please believe my experience with this clinic and do not trust them with your animals.
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May 2023 by Angie K.
As always, great care for the Biscuit man! Great caring people.It is very expensive as all veterinarian offices are these days!
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April 2023 by mary decker
They wanted to euthanize my little Judy because they said she had a malignant tumor on her jaw. I refused and took her home. Found out she'd been in a cat fight, and her jaw was swollen. That was 2yrs ago...Judy is alive and well...no malignancy. Needless to say, I changed veterinarians.
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April 2023 by Destinee Mattison
They bring Toffee out for me since I fell right before Christmas. Toffee gets excited alot.
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February 2023 by Eddy Voss
Staff was great, but probably won't go back because the building is nearly impossible to get into in a wheelchair. The holes and steps in the parking lot and sidewalk are extremely difficult to maneuver and the doorway is no easier.
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January 2023 by Whitney McClimans
I have taken both of my dogs since they were puppies. I have a Corgi that is not a fan of the vet at all. They really make her feel loved. I also have an Australian Shephard that loves them to death!
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December 2022 by Victoria Vail
I have always had excellent care with Devonshire Veterinary Clinic. I want to thank them for taking a little orphan kitten that was abandoned and stuck under my house that I rescued and brought down to them and they with open arms accepted her to Foster and adopt her out. I am so thankful to Connie, Dr. Smiley and the rest of the staff for your kindness and professionalism!
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November 2022 by M
This vet is amazing! The whole staff is super nice even the supervisor kitties in the front. They take their time with you and even check in after. I’m so glad I found them for my ??
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October 2022 by Heather Johnson
Horrible horrible! My parents dog was turned away in an emergency today and it's their vet! He also was losing weight and they asked for him to be checked out a few months ago said he was fine. He wasn't has a huge tumor and cancer. Today when turned away his spleen was bleeding. Wouldn't let me no ZERO stars.But they are a ZERO
