Robert E. Fortney, DVM

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Beware! This Doctor will turn on your pet.
Past history with Dr. Fortney for over 3 years with only standard vaccinations, teeth cleaning with Anesthesia, purchases of prescription dog food.
I called ahead to set up an appointment and let them know that my 17-year-old dog needed a tumor cut off of her side. They made the appointment for that same day. Dr. Fortney proceeded to shave the tumor (about ½” in size) off with GROOMING SHEERS. No numbing agent was used and my dog was screaming. I wasn’t comfortable with this situation at all and I explained that to him when I saw all the blood and excrement. He took her in the back and preceded to continue shaving it off, I could tell he muzzled her. He returned very angry, telling me he wouldn’t ever see my dog again, and that she was a mess and he had to go clean up crap and pee. He said he would never go through that again. He instructed the receptionist to get me my records, that I wouldn’t be back there. He said that he was sure I could find another Doctor that had a staff more equipped. I was in shock and sent packing with my dog’s records and no vet.
My dog only lived 3 weeks after this experience. I went back up to talk to him about this event. The only excuse I received was that he was afraid that he would get bitten. He admitted he was frustrated. Does this Doctor only want to provide well patient care? Be careful if you really have a trauma or an invasive procedure is needed.
Dr. Fortney, if I tried to remove the end of your finger with grooming sheers, do you not think you may lose control of your bowels and bladder too? And one last note, my dog didn’t bite anyone for 17 years.
Rest in Peace my little Angel, Phoebe.