Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute

"Dr. Smith and staff were absolutely amazing! My senior dogs were relaxed the whole time. The cost is reasonable, like any other vet but the value is worth so much more. They care about the animals quality of life as well as the owners sanity. I felt confident that their education would help my fur babies live a long healthy life."

"Chai provides a unique holistic approach to pet health which includes both modern veterinary medical techniques and traditional practices. The doctors and staff are expert and caring. I have an older dog with severe arthritis and she suffers from pain and immobility. Her treatments include veterinary manipulation (think Chiropractor) prescription meds, herbal meds and laser treatments. I have been a dog owner for most of my 69 years and I am convinced that Chai’s doctors have extended her life. I trust them implicitly and recommend them highly."

"Both of my basset hounds are under the care of Dr. Colleen Smith and Dr. Katie Smith. I wouldn't ever consider taking them anywhere else. Their care has been thorough, meticulous, and expert. My hounds are in absolutely beautiful health and Dr. C. Smith's expertise in canine nutrition has lead to my dogs being weight appropriate, virtually no shedding, and no doggy odor. Their energy level is quite different from the average basset hound and their musculature is well developed. The staff is superb and always helpful."

"They are nice people, but be aware that they take pets out of the room for checkups and vaccinations. I brought my two kittens in for vaccines and was surprised that they took them and left me in the room alone. I asked about it, and was told it was standard practice. I mentioned that I saw a video of a vet mistreating a cat out of the sight of the owner and was told that if I don’t trust a vet, I shouldn’t take pets there. This was my first visit, and I have to say that the response made me uncomfortable. I trust, but also want to see how my pet is being treated. I’ve had cats all my life, and this was a first. A rescue friend told me that this happens when the vet or techs don’t want the owner to see how they may have to restrain a pet. My kittens are friendly and docile - not feral. The tech could see that the kittens were sweet when they held them. I called another vet in Chattanooga and asked if they take cats out of the room, and they do not. Therefore, I have started to go to a different vet."

"When we first went last year, they loved our dog. They said he was the best acting dog they have looked at. This year, when he's hurting, they judge him for being defensive because he was in a lot of pain. Said we needed to bring him back in sedated the next visit. But instead of just giving us enough pills for the one visit, they gave us enough pills for 4 visits. They are scared of our dog, and we are finding a different vet. Our dog is not aggressive in any way, only when he's hurting. Many people can attest to that. He's the biggest oaf with the biggest heart for people. He loves making new friends. I would not recommend going to this vet if you have an oversized "aggressive breed" dog. Even if they are the biggest softies. They won't treat them that way. Save your time and find a different vet. Edit: as it won't let me reply, as owners we are willing to do what is necessary to prevent anything from happening to anyone, when it is necessary. When he is no longer in pain and never a bite risk, there is no need for sedatives. And practicing vet safe environment is not taking a dog away from its owner. Owners put their animals minds at ease and that is not something practiced at this vet. They take your pet from you and examine it away from you and you have no idea what is happening to your pet or how they are acting."