Never in my life have I ever come across a Veterinarians so well educated, humble and compassionate as Dr. Cashwell and Dr. Davis. Back in 2010, my family traveled 1500 miles across country to Fort Benning. We rolled into town just as most military families do, without a knowing a soul or having a trusted circle. Companion Animal Hospital came highly recommended through the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and they did not disappoint. They were the only accredited veterinarian within a 50 mile radius of the Columbus-Phenix City area, and it gave us a ton of reassurance that they would be a good choice.



To further back up our decision, we moved here with our four legged feline son who had a preexisting condition (read: when it rains it pours). When I mustered up the courage to call, the voice on the other end (Tracey) was such a humble and caring breath of fresh air. She listened to my babbling through tears and gave unconditional support. She had Dr. Cashwell call me personally, who took the time to speak with me over the phone for almost 45 minutes before even meeting us, or even becoming a client. It is that level of dedication to animal care that adds immeasurable value to the service Companion Animal Hospital provides. She and her staff made a very crazy time so much more bearable for us, and for that we will always be most very grateful. It is because of Companion Animal Hospital that we were able to give our baby a second chance and a few more years to enjoy together.



They all went above & beyond from our first encounter and they have continued to exceed our expectations each and every time since then. For five years we have been loyal clients, referring countless friends and family to them. When it was time for our cat to cross over that Rainbow Bridge last year, they were with us every step of the way. Dr Cashwell even offered to come to our home if needed on a weekend to help him pass painlessly. Although he did not make it through the weekend, that is just a small example of the level of humanity they possess - which is so rare to find in this day. They are exceptional human beings to who operate with the highest ethical standards, transparency, and honesty! Three keys we value in service providers for all of our family. If you love your pet, this is where they need to be cared for!

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We are sorry to hear that you feel that our practice treated your dog inappropriately. When you arrived and told us of his symptoms, we conducted a complete physical assessment. We ran a Parvo Virus test and intestinal parasite exam which were both positive. A slight positive test is still a positive and the treatment would have been no different than a strong positive. A light positive only describes the color indicator of the test and not the severity of the disease. Bandit had all the classic signs of Parvo virus.



Bandit definitely did have Parvo as well as intestinal parasites that he was treated for. Unfortunately many puppies and dogs succumb to this devastating viral infection in spite of all the appropriate treatment received.



Although he had been sick already for several days, some patients succumb when their immune system reaches a breaking point in spite of treatment.



Please remember that the virus was shed in your yard and home and do not bring another puppy or unvaccinated adult dog in until properly disinfected. We do not wish you or any other pet to go through this again.

These people Killed my dog. I took a 2 yr old dog in because he was puking and a bad case of diarrhea and was drooling. They told me he had Parvo and there was nothing they could do but give him an IV. I only found out right before he died when a nurse let it slip that he was only "mildly positive" for Parvo. They ran with it and never checked anything out, my dog died in 3 days. ( Parvo never made sense for a full grown dog, but then they never checked anything after that).



After doing my homework I figured out what it was, the dog had eaten poison mushrooms which are everywhere with all the rain we had this summer. Too late for me. If I had known from day one he only tested slightly positive for Parvo I would have had my dog out of that place before they just let him die. You can bet they charged full price to kill my dog, which is just insult on top of injury. Unless we are talking basic's I would not trust these people, 2 vets looked at my dog and they did nothing to verify the problem.

We wanted a second opinion prior to having surgery for our dog and we ended up here. I was impressed by the professional attitude.No one there was smacking gum or talking to each other instead of helping my wife and I, or on cellphones. The lady doctor explained to us what was happening in greater detail and my wife feels we made the right choice for a new vet. They offered to let us see the whole place which no one has ever done before We didn't have time but plan to look around next time we go.

After much searching for a veterinary clinic that I felt comfortable with - I have found it! My pets are like family and it is very important to me that the place I take them feels the same way. From the front office to the kennel I love it! The employees are friendly and knowledgeable and I can leave my pets without any doubt that they will be taken care of. If you are looking for a new place to take your dog (or cat) I heartly recommend Dr. Cashwell and the folks at Companion.