I purchased a rescue doberman a few years back and immediately took him to Penn Animal. This is the same vet my family has used for at least 25 years. Dr. Battle warned me that he has many health issues and behavioral issues because he was so badly abused. My doberman was severly under weight and sickly. We honestly did not think that he was going to make it through the next couple of days. After talking with Dr. Battle he showed me how to take care of my dogs wounds and what to feed him. He wanted a follow up visit in 1 week to review his progress if he was still living. Within that week, Dr. Battle called at least twice to check on my dog. We nursed him back to health and my beloved Cesar became healthy and happy. He was very loving and great with children. Unfortunately, 4 years later Cesar was diagnosed with cancer, by the time he was diagnosed there was little that we could do. Dr. Battle again showed sympathy and told me to just love my dog for as long as he is still alive. I made him special food every night and made sure that he was not sleeping on the hard floor. Within 1 month I had to put him down because he stopped eating and would not go out side to do his business. When I took him down to the vet, the front office staff where so considerate and understanding, they allowed me to stay in the exam room for as long as I needed to say my good byes. When Dr. Battle came in the room, I was able to discuss with him whether or not this was proper thing to do. He explained that if Cesar did not get up to go to the bathroom and was not eating than he was suffering. Giving Cesars past we did not want him to sufffer any more than he had to, so I decided that it was time. 3 - 4 days after putting my best friend down I received a sympathy card from Dr. Battle and the staff, showing their condolences. I will alway trust my furry friends with Dr. Battle and Dr. Staud. They know what they are doing.
Pros: The Doctors and staff are caring and passionate
Cons: The office and equipment need updated
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