Dr. Carrie Turnbull, at Staunton River Veterinary Clinic, did an extraordinary job taking care of Penelope, a sweet dog who has been with us in foster care through The Bedford Humane Society. Dr. Tur... Read More
Dr. Carrie Turnbull, at Staunton River Veterinary Clinic, did an extraordinary job taking care of Penelope, a sweet dog who has been with us in foster care through The Bedford Humane Society. Dr. Turnbull literally SAVED HER LIFE. So many bad things were going on with this dog. She had many different infections (bladder, ears, mouth/teeth, skin), and she had to have three surgeries (including removal of a HUGE bladder stone, spaying, and dental surgery). Her skin was in terrible condition which caused her fur to fall out (she was covered in fleas and, as a result, had this terrible skin condition). Her many medications had to be managed and she had to be on a special diet -- so many things were going on with this poor dog, but Dr. Carrie took care of it! Penelope had to spend over a week in their clinic under close supervision and care just to get her well enough for her first surgeries. When Penelope first went into foster care she still looked extremely underweight (although she'd gained several pounds while in their care at the clinic) and her partially hairless body looked horrible with dry cracked skin, which drove this sweet dog crazy with the itching, and she smelled. But . . . her medical care, although extensive, was closely monitored by Dr. Turnbull throughout the entire process of getting this pup healthy again. She encouraged me to send an e-mail or call any time I had questions between visits. Over a few weeks, Penelope slowly improved and it seemed that, literally, each and every day there was improvement. Since there were so many things wrong, it took a while for her to become healthy enough to be adopted. It is thanks to this wonderful veterinary clinic that Penelope is thriving today. Thank you so much, Dr. Carrie, for all that you did!! Now this special, sweet, funny, inquisitive, smart little dog can begin to enjoy a healthy life! THANK YOU!! I highly recommend Dr. Carrie Turnbull if you want a caring knowledgeable vet for your family pets.Read Less