My goat (Darcy) had an accident while I was out of town, she had her leg caught in a tarp rope. It cut off the bloodflow to her back right leg, and the leg felt cold. She was within one week of giving... Read More
My goat (Darcy) had an accident while I was out of town, she had her leg caught in a tarp rope. It cut off the bloodflow to her back right leg, and the leg felt cold. She was within one week of giving birth. I took her to Branchville Animal Hospital (First time ever), even though they are 45 minutes from our house, because of their prices (Excellent). I saw Dr. Justin Padgett. He was very kind, and explained to me what was wrong with my goat, and what I needed to do about it. He took into consideration my financial situation when choosing medication, and explained to me how it would help her. She gave birth without any complications, which was a major blessing.
Well, it ended up that her leg had died, so I took her back on September 26th to get her leg amputated, which Dr. Padgett also did.
I like Dr. Padgett, and Branchville Animal Hospital in general, because in my experience they have been:
-Helpful
-Knowlegeable
-Patient (with all of my many questions)
-Considerate (With finances, attachment to animal, time, etc.)
-Inexpensive
The ONLY reason I am taking off one star is because I took Darcy's two kids to Branchville Animal Hospital to be disbudded. I dropped them off, and came back to pick them up, but they said that the baby boy had died under anesthesia. It is hard for me to come to terms with that. I don't think it is their fault, and they did try to save him, but no one had let me know they were going to be using anesthesia on my goats, or gotten me to sign a waiver form (I guess it is different for goats).
It surprised me because normally they communicate exactly what they are doing or will be doing, especially if you ask.
Overall, I am very pleased with Branchville Animal Hospital and Dr. Padgett in particular.
Thank you for your service to both the animals we love, and their owners.
-Marcia B.
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