Success Stories!
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I would like to share a story about my sweet cat Knoxie. I truly believe she showed up at just the right time. Back on October 16, 2019 I found out that I needed cancer treatments in Knoxville. That was when Knoxie showed up on my front porch. I had been feeding her some and when I prepared to go to Knoxville for the first time. I told her if she would just hang in there with my friend, we would take care of each other when I got back home. While I was gone I worried about her being home without me and maybe disappearing. However, every time I came home she would be right there waiting for me. She gave me hope and something to look forward to coming home to. Once all of my treatments were done I came home and we have been best buds since! I am now cancer free and Knoxie is my best friend. We seem to give each other a purpose. I will do anything in my power to make sure she has the best life ever as she truly saved mine. I am so thankful for the doctors and staff at Fort Henry Animal Hospital. They share guidance to help me provide the best care for my girl. ~Steven Davidson~ |
FONZIE PARKER
We adopted our little dog Fonzie in 2021. His previous owner was going
into a nursing home and was no longer able to care for him. My husband
and I had recently lost our little dog which had left a void in our hearts
and home. We gladly took Fonzie in and made him a part of our little
family. He has filled our hearts with so much joy.
After getting Fonzie, we quickly learned what pancreatitis was and how
serious it is for pets. One day he stopped eating, started vomiting, and
was very lethargic. He also seemed very painful. We were very
concerned and scared. We made him an appointment to see Dr. Sallee
and after running bloodwork and tests on him she confirmed that he was
having a pancreatitis flair up. We are unable to medicate Fonzie at home
so the wonderful doctors and staff hospitalized him and took care of him
until he was strong enough to come home. Since his diagnosis he has
had flair ups off and on, but we always make sure to get him to Fort
Henry Animal Hospital as soon as possible to get his treatment started
before things get worse.
We are so thankful for the doctors and staff at Fort Henry Animal
Hospital. Everyone is always very considerate, caring, and gentle.
Fonzie is always comfortable going to any of the doctors or nurses. The
doctors have always been very open with the diagnosis, treatment, and
what to expect along the way. We are so thankful that we found them to
care for our boy.
~The Parker Family
We adopted our little dog Fonzie in 2021. His previous owner was going
into a nursing home and was no longer able to care for him. My husband
and I had recently lost our little dog which had left a void in our hearts
and home. We gladly took Fonzie in and made him a part of our little
family. He has filled our hearts with so much joy.
After getting Fonzie, we quickly learned what pancreatitis was and how
serious it is for pets. One day he stopped eating, started vomiting, and
was very lethargic. He also seemed very painful. We were very
concerned and scared. We made him an appointment to see Dr. Sallee
and after running bloodwork and tests on him she confirmed that he was
having a pancreatitis flair up. We are unable to medicate Fonzie at home
so the wonderful doctors and staff hospitalized him and took care of him
until he was strong enough to come home. Since his diagnosis he has
had flair ups off and on, but we always make sure to get him to Fort
Henry Animal Hospital as soon as possible to get his treatment started
before things get worse.
We are so thankful for the doctors and staff at Fort Henry Animal
Hospital. Everyone is always very considerate, caring, and gentle.
Fonzie is always comfortable going to any of the doctors or nurses. The
doctors have always been very open with the diagnosis, treatment, and
what to expect along the way. We are so thankful that we found them to
care for our boy.
~The Parker Family
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We would like to share a story with everyone about our amazing experience at Fort Henry Animal Hospital. We have a sweet golden doodle named Cedar. He is a very special part of our family and means the world to us.
Back in October we had a very scary situation come about with Cedar. We noticed that he had a skin rash and had also started having bloody diarrhea and vomiting. We thought he was probably just having an allergic reaction to something he had encountered. We took him to the emergency vet since it was after hours, and we knew it shouldn’t wait until morning. They treated him for his symptoms and sent him home. The next morning Cedar was still having very bloody diarrhea, so we called and got an appointment with Fort Henry Animal Hospital to see what they recommended. Dr. Carpenter was the veterinarian that saw him initially and she went to work quickly to further diagnose and try to see what the underlying cause of Cedar’s condition was. We were very close to losing him and dreaded the thought of no longer having our sweet boy. Dr. Carpenter diagnosed Cedar with Immune- Mediated Hemolytic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia. Upon his diagnosis she knew what she would need to do to try to save his life. She and Dr. Sallee worked diligently to make sure they tried everything possible to save Cedar. He is so much better now, and we are so relieved to finally be able to know how to give him the care he needs. Dr. Carpenter has been a joy to work with. She is very caring, thorough, and quick to jump into action. We know that the doctors and entire staff truly care about Cedar. They all greet us with a smile and such excitement to see how well he is doing. We want to thank everyone at Fort Henry Animal Hospital for everything they have done for Cedar. --The Delmar Family |
CEDAR DELMAR
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Choco Addington
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Hello, my name is Choco, and I wanted to share a story with you about my top choice veterinarian. I had a very rough start in life and my medical care was unfortunately neglected. However, I was adopted by my new family who has gone above and beyond to make my life and health a priority.
I have been a patient at Fort Henry Animal Hospital since 2019. They have really helped to make me healthier by doing more routine bloodwork, dental cleanings, and even changed my diet. Most recently, my mom took me in to have a mass checked on my front leg. She was very worried and scared. Thankfully, Dr. Sallee was able to do my surgery to remove the mass completely. I am not the easiest patient to give meds to due to my history before my new life, but Dr. Sallee and her staff made sure I got special medications to make it easier for my mom to keep me comfortable. My mom is very confident in the knowledge of the doctors and staff at Fort Henry Animal Hospital. She says they have go above and beyond to spoil me and keep me healthy. Thank you Dr. Sallee and your staff for all you do daily! Love, Choco Addington |
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Rachelle Mathis
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We brought our fur baby Rachelle in to be seen for what started out as just a cough, but then escalated quickly to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and refusal to eat. Dr. Sallee diagnosed her with parvo and an upper respiratory infection. We were devastated and scared to receive this diagnosis as she was so small and young. Dr. Sallee and her wonderful staff guided us and gave us detailed instructions on how to care for her. She bounced back to her spunky self in no time! Words cannot properly explain how grateful we are for Dr. Sallee and all her staff. They were so loving and caring for our sweet girl. We believe it is because of them that we get to continue to enjoy our baby and the unconditional love and joy she brings to our home.
Thank you so much, Donna Mathis and Rachelle |
"Lucy" McClain
Lucy is my sweet little Labradoodle. When she developed bloody diarrhea I was very scared & frightened for her.
Dr. Sallee was her Doctor when she was presented at Fort Henry Animal Hospital and they really turned her around. It was a miracle! She did great with her medications and much care from her Fort Henry friends.
Lucy's progress has been great and we really appreciated being worked in so quickly when she was so very sick!
-Peggy McClain
Dr. Sallee was her Doctor when she was presented at Fort Henry Animal Hospital and they really turned her around. It was a miracle! She did great with her medications and much care from her Fort Henry friends.
Lucy's progress has been great and we really appreciated being worked in so quickly when she was so very sick!
-Peggy McClain
"Bebe" & little "Nevie"
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Hi, my name is Lisa and I was introduced to Fort Henry Animal Hospital when my little love Bebe, was having problems delivering her puppies and needed an emergency caesarian section.
Bebe is an important part of our family, more like a child and not just a pet to me. I had taken her for prenatal care elsewhere, to be sure that I was doing my part to protect her health. That hospital was not set up to do an emergency caesarian section when Bebe had trouble delivering.
Dr. Sallee at Fort Henry Animal Hospital was able to step in at the last minute and save my Bebe and her puppy. I am overjoyed at the outcome and also with my babies’ follow up care as well.
The part of this difficult experience that I especially appreciate was the compassion for my feelings and for my animal’s feelings during this very tough ordeal.
Thanks to Fort Henry Animal Hospital for saving Bebe and for bringing little Ne’vie safely into our family!
-Lisa Grindstaff, Bebe and little Ne’vie
Bebe is an important part of our family, more like a child and not just a pet to me. I had taken her for prenatal care elsewhere, to be sure that I was doing my part to protect her health. That hospital was not set up to do an emergency caesarian section when Bebe had trouble delivering.
Dr. Sallee at Fort Henry Animal Hospital was able to step in at the last minute and save my Bebe and her puppy. I am overjoyed at the outcome and also with my babies’ follow up care as well.
The part of this difficult experience that I especially appreciate was the compassion for my feelings and for my animal’s feelings during this very tough ordeal.
Thanks to Fort Henry Animal Hospital for saving Bebe and for bringing little Ne’vie safely into our family!
-Lisa Grindstaff, Bebe and little Ne’vie
"McDuff" Domby
Hi there! My name is McDuff and I am a West Highland White Terrier. I recently became very sick and lethargic, suddenly one morning. After running some tests at Fort Henry Animal Hospital, Dr. Sallee diagnosed my condition as a gall bladder attack.
Mom says that I am a huge part of her life and for 14 years I had never been sick. My sudden illness really frightened her.
After a 2 night stay at Fort Henry Animal Hospital and then a couple of days at home on medications, I started to have an increase in my appetite and energy level. Mom is thrilled with my progress, but now she watches my diet very closely and I don't get as many treats anymore. The good news is that I feel so much better, I can keep up with my 3-year-old little sister.
We are very thankful to Dr. Sallee for her quick response in saving me. She is a such a very caring Dr!
Thanks to all the caring staff at Fort Henry Animal Hospital,
"McDuff" & Glenda Domby
Mom says that I am a huge part of her life and for 14 years I had never been sick. My sudden illness really frightened her.
After a 2 night stay at Fort Henry Animal Hospital and then a couple of days at home on medications, I started to have an increase in my appetite and energy level. Mom is thrilled with my progress, but now she watches my diet very closely and I don't get as many treats anymore. The good news is that I feel so much better, I can keep up with my 3-year-old little sister.
We are very thankful to Dr. Sallee for her quick response in saving me. She is a such a very caring Dr!
Thanks to all the caring staff at Fort Henry Animal Hospital,
"McDuff" & Glenda Domby
"Cypress" Weatherly
Our new kitten's name is Cypress. She had an upper respiratory infection when we adopted her from the animal shelter. Cypress is an important part of our lives, and especially for our daughter. We were all very concerned and worried about her well-being. Her exam at Fort Henry Animal Hospital was on December 31, New Years Eve and within about 3 days of starting the prescribed medications, she began feeling so much better! We are thrilled with how quickly she recovered and appreciate Dr. Sallee's care. The time spent with us explaining the infection and how to treat it was greatly appreciated. Everyone at the office showed kindness to our kitten and toward us as well.
Thanks,
Amanda Weatherly
Thanks,
Amanda Weatherly
"Milky Way" Frye
My name is Beverly and I brought my kitty Milky Way to Fort Henry Animal Hospital with a very irritated backside when her treatment began. She would rub her rear on the floor and she was very agitated and mad while aggressively swishing her tail back and forth. She was also overweight, which probably led to her problems.
My cats are my babies and are very important to me. I felt very concerned and upset that she was feeling bad. I felt like a bad mama.
At Fort Henry Animal Hospital, they ran some tests, which hadn't been checked since 2011 when I got her. I found out she had a urinary tract infection which was treated to help her feel better. They also told me how to put my kitty on a diet to help her lose weight.
It has been 10 days since Dr. Sallee first saw Milky Way. Milky is friendlier. She is not swishing her tail and her butt looks better. She is not dragging her rear on the floor and has even lost 0.45 pounds.
I especially appreciated the compassion that Dr. Sallee and her staff have shown for my fur baby and for me. They are very understanding and easy to talk to. Most importantly I am happy that they have helped Milky Way feel better.
Thanks from Beverly Frye & Milky Way!
My cats are my babies and are very important to me. I felt very concerned and upset that she was feeling bad. I felt like a bad mama.
At Fort Henry Animal Hospital, they ran some tests, which hadn't been checked since 2011 when I got her. I found out she had a urinary tract infection which was treated to help her feel better. They also told me how to put my kitty on a diet to help her lose weight.
It has been 10 days since Dr. Sallee first saw Milky Way. Milky is friendlier. She is not swishing her tail and her butt looks better. She is not dragging her rear on the floor and has even lost 0.45 pounds.
I especially appreciated the compassion that Dr. Sallee and her staff have shown for my fur baby and for me. They are very understanding and easy to talk to. Most importantly I am happy that they have helped Milky Way feel better.
Thanks from Beverly Frye & Milky Way!
"Roxie"
Hi all, my name is Roxie & I was having lots of problems when my pet parents brought me to Fort Henry Animal Hospital. I was feeling bloated, overeating, drinking a ton of water, panting, gaining weight, moaning & generally experiencing weakness and misery.
Mom says I’m her baby girl. Usually I just wag my tail and look at her with mischievous eyes to get what I want. When I started feeling so bad, that all changed and Mom & Dad were worried, frightened and devastated with my deteriorating condition.
But then Dr. Sallee checked me out, looked at my blood samples and scanned me with x-rays and ultrasound. She found out that I was suffering with Cushings Disease.
Once I started taking a special medicine along with a diet change, Mom says that she has her baby girl back. She’s glad to see me happy and playful again. My Mom Rosa says she especially appreciates the compassionate, knowledgeable and professional staff.
Dr. Sallee has saved my life for a second time, now! We have moved to Florida but Mom keeps in touch by phone and says if we have trouble, we’re coming back to Tennessee to visit Fort Henry Animal Hospital.Thanks for all the help!
“Roxie” and Rosa
"Angel"
My name is Scottie and my pet Angel, transferred from the Airport Pet Emergency Clinic to Fort Henry Animal Hospital because she was feeling very lethargic and was having several ongoing seizures. Angel is like a family member to me and is loved by everyone she meets. We are always together and she had me extremely worried and scared. It was a mystery to me what was wrong, but Dr. Sallee found the right medication that helped Angel and she is like a new dog now. I am very relieved at how well she's doing and everyone at church say our prayers were answered. Once I found the right doctor it seemed like everything just worked out great, but it was scary to see her having multiple seizures over 3 days. I was a nervous wreck when I first got her to Fort Henry. If I'd had access to Wings Air Rescue, I would have helicoptered her to Dr. Sallee!!