Oak Island Animal Hospital

"We trust in Dr Lynes skill. He really cares about our pets well being. We will always follow his advice to the letter. The front desk staff at OI is wonderful. So caring, friendly and helpful. They are the best veterinary staff I have ever encountered."

"I had an emergency with my 3 month old pup (Prince) he was vomiting and had diarrhea and would not eat and every time he drank water he threw up, so I called OKI they got us in same day, however when we got there the vet took my baby back I walked back also, and he began checking him, now my pup was not running a temp, and has had all his vaccines especially parvo/distemper I let the vet know this and he did a rectal exam said there was blood in my pups stool which was a first to me and I told him that, he immediately said let’s do a parvo test nothing else, no other test was given he made me go outside would not let me go back with my pup, came out 10-15 minutes later and said it was parvo, I asked if he was sure due to the fact that my pup has had all his shots and has not been anywhere he could have gotten it, now I have had a dog with parvo it’s the saddest thing to watch, however this vet began pushing uthanization on me and I refused, I asked about treatment he told me I would have to bring him back three days in a row at a cost of almost $500 I told him I could not afford that, I asked for antibiotics I could take home he told me I was “pissing in the wind” exact words from this vet he went back inside brought out the shots and I paid, now I took my pup home with thoughts that it was parvo so my husband and I took every precaution due to us having other dogs and puppies. Now I treated my pup with these antibiotics today is the third day, my pup is back to his old self no more vomiting, no more diarrhea and is able to eat and drink on his own, he is jumping around and playful. I dont appreciate that vet not even wanting to do any other further tests, and when they said they tested my pup they would not allow me to be present which concerned me, I don’t think that he actually tested my pup like he said I feel like he had his mind made up and just gave up on testing him, now after he asked me about uthanizing my pup I immediately told him no absolutely not an option, now after I told him this he went back inside and came back out 10mins later and again mentioned uthanizing my pup several times after I made it clear that was not an option for me, which I’m glad I made the decision I did because my pup is back to his happy playful loving self! I just want to point this experience out that me and my pup had! If your animal is sick do your research of the symptoms, and make sure it matches up with what the vet tells you!"

"The vet was wonderful with my very anxious 3 yr old pup. By the end of the visit, she ( and I) was putty in their hands. We felt cared for, loved, and safe!!! Thanks loads- we’ll be back! And I really appreciate your sending the updated shot info to our boarding facility!"