Faulkner Animal Hospital

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They saved my fur baby and I love this place all the works up front and all the techs in the back was so friendly and the doctors was amazing

Have used this vet for years to treat several dogs and find them courteous as well as highly professional and competent, in every circumstance Even for the worst situation anyone has to face, i.e., having to "put a dog down" even out of kindness, Faulkner's Animal Hospital would always be my first choice. When faced with that problem in the past, I was concerned with the treatment Rex would receive, and was assured that everyone who worked there had several pets, and they were all as attentive, comforting and as kind to both me and my dog as if they were dealing with their own personal pets.

I had to give 1 star so that I could comment. It's more than Faulkner Animal Hospital and their incompetent doctors deserve.

My son's rescue dog, a Boxer named Diablo, hasn't been able to keep any food down. We have loved this sweet dog for 4 years and he has been to Faulkner Animal Hospital for all of his healthcare since my son rescued him in 2011. He has been misdiagnosed on several different occasions by every "doctor" at Faulkner. My son has spent a small fortune on Diablo's healthcare, trying to get Diablo a diagnosis and relief from numerous health issues.

On June 3, 2015, Diablo was, yet again, mis-diagnosed by Dr. Knox. There were no test performed, no blood was taken for bloodwork, and no x-rays were taken. Instead, based on the fact that Diablo can't keep any food down, Dr. Knox diagnosed him with Gastritis. This is a BS diagnosis. I'm not a doctor, but I knew there was more to Diablo's sickness than just gastritis.

On June 5, not satisfied with this diagnosis, my daughter and niece took him to a real doctor at Southern Paws in Indian Land. The first thing they did was bloodwork and x-rays. In less than one hour, Diablo was diagnosed with anemia and multiple organ failure (his liver had completely shut down, his kidneys were shutting down). At this point, there were three options: $4,000+ of emergency care, an ultrasound on his kidneys monitor it, or being euthanized. The option to spend $4,000+ on emergency care was almost pointless because there was a 5% chance it would work. At 4:05pm, about 47!hours after Dr. Knox diagnosed him with gastritis, Diablo was put to sleep because all of his organs had stopped working and he was in a great deal of pain.

We have no idea how long Diablo has been suffering due to organ failure, but we do know that he would have had a chance if he had been tested and treated by a vet who actually cared enough about him to run tests and find out what was wrong with our Diablo.

At $160+ each visit, Faulkner Animal Hospital has made a small fortune misdiagnosing Diablo for 4 years.

Faulkner Animal Hospital lost 4 patients today because of their incompetence to diagnosis and treat this sweet dog who was sick and ultimately diagnosed with complete organ failure and had to be put to sleep.

We lost a very important, very loved member of our family today. Diablo was the best dog EVER and he was LOVED! If you feel like something is wrong with your pet and you need to take him to the vet, drive past Faulkner Animal Hospital and take him/her to a real doctor and get him some help.

Our sweet boy did not deserve this.

R.I.P. Sweet Diablo. :(

Our 9 month old Lab hurt her back leg - limping really bad. I called was able to bring her in just before closing. After complete exam and x-rays - determined nothing broken. Gave pain Meds and this morning she is fine - no limp at all. What a relief as we are leaving on vacation tomorrow morning! Great hometown Vet!

Always professional, knowledgeable, and very reasonably priced. Everyone was so kind to us during my cat's long illness. Highly recommended!!

They have cared for my animals for 15 years and they are first rate !!

If you get Dr. Glen or Brent your good. I have had good luck with them . Only issues my entire family&rescue have had was when another vet took care of our pets when we went in for an emergency. I think she is no longer there. The girls are wonderful very gentle and kind who assist and work front desk. Like ANY place that tackles health of animals if your pet is not better in a few days call them back. We run a rescue and take hundreds of pets to see them each year.

NEVER I mean NEVER go to Faulkner animal hospital. They don't even deserve 1 star. The hospital staff is VERY rude, they talk to you like you are stupid. And half of the things they are telling people is not the truth! If you care for your animal and want it to have even ok care DO NOT take it to Faulkner animal hospital. I do not understand how they have been open this long. Help your animals and go to another animal hospital so they can get the proper care needed.

This is a great veterinary clinic. They care about the animals. They are kind to the people. They take the time to explain everything. They discuss options for care. I saw another review this is a great vet except for the price. I moved from Waxhaw to Charlotte last year, but I still drive to Lancaster to go to the vet because once I find a good vet, I'll stick with them. But Faulkner's changes less than other vets around Waxhaw and way less than the vets in Charlotte. Many of the same services were 50 to 100% higher than Faulkner's. Someone also mentioned the wait. I understand no one likes to wait, but anytime I've had a concern--even though its not critical emergency--they've said bring them in and we'll work you in. So I'd rather go to vet where I wait sometimes because I know they may be accommodating other people like they have me.

The folks at Faulkner Animal Hospital have cared for me and my animals for the past eleven years. All of the Vets and staff are very compassionate, helpful, and understanding!! They are caring and thorough in dealing with my animals.