We absolutely love this small town clinic. We have lived all over the country, and this is hands down the best veterinary clinic we've ever used. We are extremely confident taking our dogs there, regardless of what the issue is. They honestly care, the service is exceptional, and the costs are very reasonable. .
Everyone is amazing. I have full confidence that my fur babies will always get the greatest care!
I ended up going to Dr Carnahan when my dog got ill with pancreatitis and our regular vet was on vacation. They got me in same day with basically no wait time, which was wonderful for my highly anxious furry best friend. It was the first time in 5 years he wasn't a terrified and shaking mess at the "dogtor". All staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, and it is a very laid back environment all around, like walking in to an old friends home. Its just comfortable and welcoming, even during their construction. Everything was explained well and the cost was less than expected. While I absolutely love my regular vet and have no issues at all with the clinic, I think I may have to make the switch to Dr Carnahan for my dogs comfort. You won't go wrong taking your pet here if you value great treatment and comfort. Thank you to all at North Palouse vet clinic!! ❤️❤️
I had a Dexter cow that calved. Delivery went normally, calf was eating, doing all the normal things. Cow was also doing well, but about 10 days post partum, she started to act "off." I checked temperature and she was high. I called my normal vet and they were already out on a farm call and couldn't make it until the next day. Suspecting milk fever or something else, I called NPVC. Sherry came out and examined her. Her first comment was how small she was. I told her that she's "small" because she's a Dexter. She wasn't very knowledgeable in the breed, but aside. She said she had a pretty bad uterine infection and administered some antibiotics. I asked her to give her some anti-inflammatory meds as well, as she was having pretty heavy contractions to try to expell the infection. I was worried she was going to prolapse. Sherry refused anti-inflammatory meds because "I can't give that to milk cows." I told her we don't need to use her milk, as yes, she was our intended milk cow, but the cow is more valuable than dumping milk, or just not consuming until meds were out of her system. She absolutely refused. I asked her if meds were safe for nursing calf, and she said "oh yeah, no problem there." So I asked again for anti-inflammatory meds and told her we don't need the milk. She refused. She left and cow continued to decline. I ended up having to take her to WSU, which funny enough, they immediately put her on anti-inflammatory meds. After 3-4 day stay, she had perked up some and was brought home. She died within 3 hours because the succumbed to her infection. NPVC isn't very knowledgeable about repro protocols either, at least not with canines. They botched progesterone/AI timing horribly on a female that only produced one puppy as a result and called on day 56 days of gestation to "schedule a c-section" for the singleton puppy the next day. When asked why there would be a scheduled c section, client was told "because we always schedule c sections around this time. If a c section had been performed at that time, that puppy wouldn't have had lungs developed enough to be viable as a 1 week premature pup. Dog ended up with a c section with a different practice a day AFTER AI due date and puppy was perfectly developed and thrived. I had one decent experience with a different vet within the practice, due to a milk cow that ended up with ketosis. I suspected mill fever and treated accordingly. She perked up, but just wasn't acting like her normal self. I suspected ketosis, and Jill confirmed. She was treated accordingly and is doing well now.
I had really liked North Palouse Veterinary Clinic until yesterday afternoon. My horse coliced. I didn't see their emergency number and called their office number. They advertise farm calls and emergency service 24/7. Don't count on that. I was told there was no available veterinarian. Colic is a medical emergency. I couldn't get any help, but since I had used this Clinic and had been pleased and because they advertise emergency care and farm calls, I was shocked at the response. I used the last of my banamine, and fortunately, my horse survived. I'll be using a different clinic. Colic can be a life and death situation.
