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5.0 (1 review)

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7 months ago

First time to see Dr. Nichols. He treated my animals and my farm needs with respect and great care. Busy, but not a long wait.

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Hooves and Paws Pet Hospital - Daisy - 15 1/2 years!

Hooves and Paws Pet Hospital

(81 reviews)

I've had such a great experience with this clinic and especially with Dr. Lensey. She genuinely…read morecares about my dog and always takes the time to explain everything and answer any questions I have. She recently performed surgery on my dog, and I felt completely comfortable having her in Dr. Lensey's care. Everyone at the clinic is always so kind and helpful, and I really appreciate how well they take care of my dog. I'm so glad I found Dr. Lensey and would definitely recommend her and this clinic!

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Hooves and Paws, particularly with Dr. Gatlin…read more Dr. Gatlin told me she believed my six-year-old Labrador had urinary cancer and tumors and wanted to prescribe piroxicam, a medication used in treating certain bladder cancers. This recommendation was made during one visit and without a confirmed cancer diagnosis or evidence to support such a serious conclusion. Rather than thoroughly investigating other possible causes of my dog's symptoms, including a severe urinary tract infection, Dr. Gatlin seemed focused on cancer as the explanation. She also relied on a positive urine tumor marker test which she administered during an active urinary infection which can potentially affect the reliability of certain tests. She admitted to it after the fact. This unreliable test cost me $290 and the office manager refunded my money. I immediately sought additional opinions from two other veterinary facilities, one being an ER, where more extensive testing revealed that my dog had a severe bacterial urinary tract infection caused by Proteus mirabilis. SHE NEEDED A URINE CULTURE AND APPROPRIATE ANTIBIOTIC TREATMENT, not a tumor marker test and an assumption that she had cancer. After treatment, my dog's follow-up urinalysis was completely normal. There was no blood, no evidence of infection on the urinalysis, and no bladder stones found on imaging. Most importantly, no tumor has been identified. My dog is now doing great under the care of a different veterinary clinic. What upsets me most is the unnecessary emotional distress, financial expense, and physical discomfort my dog endured throughout this ordeal. Had I simply accepted Dr. Gatlin's initial assessment without questioning it, my dog would not have received the treatment she actually needed and taken medication that was not necessary and potentially harmful. What if I had decided to euthanize my dog based on an assumption? Good lord. When a veterinarian tells someone their beloved pet may have cancer, that opinion should be supported by careful investigation, appropriate testing, and consideration of other possible diagnoses. Pet owners deserve clear communication about what is suspected versus what has actually been confirmed. Always advocate for your pets. I cannot recommend this veterinary practice.

Nichols David A DVM - vet - Updated October 2026

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