Me and my boyfriend found a stray kitten with no tail and seemingly in a very bad place, we honestly didn't think she'd make it. We found home remedies that seemed to work but got her checked out anyways, we went to Forsyth, and the experience there was unlike any other. We weren't shamed for our home made remedies and the entire staff treated our baby like family! 10/10 place! read more

The best vet around if your pet needs advanced diagnostics or routine care. They got me through the toughest of times with optimism and expertise. I have senior cats with different needs. I have Clover my wonderful rescue. All beautifully and lovingly taken care of. read more

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All I can say is DR. AVRA IS OUTSTANDING! I scheduled my dog's first ever appt w/ Dr Avra for today, regarding a possible torn ligament in her left hind leg - and I wanted a second opinion (my dog is a 10 yr old Maltese mix). This was a self-referral- I did not have to have another vet refer me to him to make my appointment. Dr. Avra spent a good 45 minutes with my dog. He conducted a thorough physical examination of my dog (he was very gentle). X-rays were not needed. He confirmed that my dog had a ruptured CCL ligament in her left hind leg and patellar luxation in both hind legs. Dr. Avra recommended surgery, and gave me a detailed copy of the preliminary estimate for her surgery, handouts to take home, as well as their hospital's brochure, which I've attached. Dr. Avra did not pressure me one bit to go ahead with the surgery, but instead he told me to go home and talk it over with my family before making any decisions, esp since CCL surgery is an absolute fortune ($2300). I ended up paying only $68 for today's appointment! My dog is 10 years old now, so I've been to my share of vets over the years, but never have I been to a vet as knowledgeable, thorough, trustworthy, and informative as Dr. Avra. I highly recommend Dr. Avra to anyone in need of advanced care (specifically orthopedics) for a pet. He is phenomenal. read more

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So grateful to the amazing people at Forsyth Animal hospital. My dog needed emergency surgery and this fur mama was scared but everyone was so kind and attentive to us. They were extremely knowledgeable and walked me through the process and performed with complete excellence!! Will never go to another vet again! read more

They are very attentive and take great care of animals. The vet was ready to listen to everything I had to say and offer her advice!

When my dog had a catastrophic accident at 15 years of age, my vet recommended Dr. Avra. I had to drive 45 minutes each way, multiple times, with a screaming dog, but he saved her life. He gave it to me straight, no sugar coating like some vets who won't tell you when it's time, but did so with a fantastic bedside manner. He gave me all the options, the pros and cons of each, and understood there's a financial decision to be made when it comes to expensive surgeries with a senior pet, laying no judgment on me for whatever I decided. It is a year later, and my Lily is doing fantastically well. read more

Decided to check this place out for a different opinion on my girl Jack Russell who has skin allergies. I've taken her to the same vet for several years with no improvement, she was scratching so much that made her neck bleed and stomach severely red. Tried everything from changing diet to allergy meds--when I suggested maybe she had a yeast infection, I was quickly dismissed. I finally decided to take her elsewhere, found out from Dr. Woods that in fact she did have a yeast infection that added to her itching. So she was placed on steroid and anti-bacterial. And bam all cleared up. So thankful a vet actually listened and tested correctly :) read more

I was completely shocked at the lack of compassion, care and professionalism at this vet as well as the aggression towards us. The owner of the practice was extremely rude and spewed harsh, unnecessary words to a person who was already upset over the life of a sweet kitty. We had to take our neighbors cat who had been attacked and bitten by something bc they were uninterested in taking care of it so the trip to the vet as well as the cost fell to us. I called around a few places to find one who could see him right away as we did not know how serious the wounds were. I was really worried and upset over the situation. We had been assured that a doctor was available here just 7 mins before we arrived. First thing we were told by the nurse was that if the cat had rabies they may have to cut off his head and send it to a lab for testing. Second thing was all of the sudden no one was available. When they finally came for him the nurse grabbed him by the neck right by the wound and it scared me so I turned my back and said please just go ahead and take him back. They brought him back about 5 mins later and while the doctor was very nice and the first decent person we encountered there, I think they might have done a rush job due to overbooking and the fact that the owner was angry with us and clearly did not care as this is what he said and I quote: "I'm not going to stop what I'm doing just to look at a cat." Then accused us of making one of the technicians cry though wasn't even clear who or what we allegedly did. Was it because we asked what was taking so long and then were told now no one was available and said that we had gone there instead of somewhere else specifically since they promised someone would be? Was it because I was already scared and upset and when the nurse grabbed him I got scared and had a nervous reaction? You would think that wouldn't have been the first time they'd seen that from a worried pet owner. Or maybe because we were upset that first thing we were told was that if the cat had rabies it would be killed? We didn't yell at anyone or call them names or do ANYTHING to warrant what the owner came out and said to us, especially making it clear he didn't care about this animal by saying he wasn't going to stop what he's doing just for some cat. Oh AND to top it all off, they MASSIVELY overcharge and even added in a "Forsyth animal control fee" and "medical waste disposal fee." Wtf are those even for? All they did was give him a shot. The one good thing was the sweet female doctor who came out to us and told us what they did to treat the cat. Please look around at any other place because this was truly a horrific experience. When people are upset over someone they care about they might not have the calmest demeanor and I cannot believe this owner would make a point to punish us for it making an already upsetting experience so much worse. read more

I've been going to Forsyth Animal Hospital for over 10 years now. Dr. Avra and his staff have always been professional and gone out of their way for me and my dogs. We use Dr. Wood regularly there and she is amazing. Many times she has met me for emergencies and has always given me honest advice, a shoulder to cry on, and been the absolute best veterinarian I could ever ask for. She is knowledgeable in her field and will give you the hard facts in tough situations. I'm so thankful my dogs and I can count on Dr. Wood and the entire staff at Forsyth Animal Hospital. Dr. Wood is an angle on earth for animals and we are so lucky to have her. read more

Forsyth Animal Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Cumming, Georgia

This is an exceptional practice! My black lab was diagnosed with scrotal cancer by my regular vet in Marietta. After a trip to a specialty vet in Atlanta, a consult, and an estimate on surgery and chemotherapy that I could not afford, my vet recommended Dr. Avra in Cumming. He performed the extensive surgery, which involved much more than was originally estimated, and managed weekly chemotherapy treatments for much more affordable care. Over and above the affordability is the level of compassion, care, encouragement and love for "All God's Creatures Great and Small", that Dr. Avra and his entire team showed for my beloved pet. This practice has given me, my family and wonderful dog many more months of beautiful quality companionship. read more

Dr. Avra and his staff are truly exceptional. I recently lost my beloved dog and companion of 12 years. Dr. Avra had been her vet for 10 years and had gone above and beyond in caring for her over the years. I travel quite a bit and boarded her on multiple occasions when I was away. The staff was always so happy to see her and were wonderful to her while she was in their care. Dr. Avra and several members of his staff called me after her passing to check on me and express their condolences. It was obvious that they too were genuinely upset about her passing. I highly recommend this wonderful group of people. They truly love and care about their patients. read more

Too bad I can only give 5 stars. I LOVE Forsyth Animal Hospital. Dr. Wood is our Veterinarian. She is amazing! I was lucky enough to be able to save a little 3 month old puppy, that only weighed 6 pounds (from a kill shelter). She was possibly thrown from a car. She was so very sick and had stopped eating. Her legs were a mess. Dr. Wood did her magic and got our little pup eating and feeling better in no time. Her compassion towards Arya was heartwarming. She went over and above with her. She even had Dr. Avra check her legs out. He was able to recommend exercises that helped tremendously. All my animals now go to Dr. Wood as I only want the very best for my animals. Thank you Forsyth Animal Hospital. read more

Forsyth Animal Hospital - Our Arya with Dr. Heather Wood, Forsyth Animal Hospital. - Veterinarians Near Me - Cumming, Georgia

We have been taking our dogs to Forsyth Animal Hospital for years. The doctors and staff are first rate and very caring. Great vet clinic!

We found Forsyth Animal Hospital and Dr. Avra by accident and we are so thankful that we did. Our Chihuahua fell down 3 stairs over a weekend. On Monday morning, after still hopping around all day Sunday, we took him to vet office close to our house (our regular vet is more of a well clinic so they told us they couldn't see us for an injury). Upon getting an x-ray, we were given the devastating news that he'd broken 3 bones in his paw. This vet referred us to an Emergency vet in Alpharetta and told us to expect surgery involving pins and screws. She warned us that it would likely cost **thousands** of dollars. After going back and forth with the referral clinic (I never had a good feeling about them from the start) I was able to get an appointment a few days later, fully expecting surgery. The morning of the appointment I couldn't remember my appointment time so I Googled the clinic to get their phone number. The first thing I saw in the Google results were reviews...very, very bad reviews. Stories of being ripped off, stories of pets dying because of poor care, enough to scare me into canceling the appointment. But one of the last reviews mentioned Forsyth Animal Hospital as a great place that really cares for your pet, so I decided to give them a call. The lady who answered the phone quietly listed to my story, through tears and sniffles, and when I finally finished sharing our predicament she assured me that Dr. Avra could help us. He wasn't in the office, but she had been texting him while I was talking and he told her he'd meet me at the office later that morning. I immediately had a sense of comfort, and I hadn't even met the doctor yet. When I arrived, I was greeted by several staff members who immediately starting gushing over my Sammy. They all petted him, talked to him, and I really felt like they cared for us. Dr. Avra did a thorough evaluation and it was his recommendation that surgery was NOT the only option. In fact surgery would likely not produce much more of a positive outcome that simple casting could provide, given that our pet wasn't a super active dog (he's not running with me daily or a hunting dog, etc). So we casted his leg and so far Sammy is going great and we spent a couple of hundred dollars rather than several thousands of dollars! We just went in for our 2-week follow up and were greeted and treated with the same hospitality that we received on our first visit. I can not say enough how happy I am that I found the recommendation for Forsyth Animal hospital and trusted my gut instinct to cancel the other appointment. Overall, what I've realized after having our first pet injury/sickness is that having a family doctor for your fur babies is very similar to having a good pediatrician for your kids. You need someone who you can trust, who won't rip you off, who truly cares about the patient (and their family), and who makes you feel comfortable - I have found that with Dr. Avra and Forsyth Animal Hospital!!! I highly recommend them. You and your pet will love them!!! read more

I am only writing this review after not 1, but 2 bad experiences with Forsyth Animal Hospital. The first time was a year ago when our dog had some behavioral issues. Seeking advise to help calm our beloved family dogs anxiety issues in which he had snapped and growled at us a handful of times...Forsyth County Animal Hospitals Dr. Wood who is also the Medical Director for the Forsyth County Humane Society, advised us to euthanize our dog. I was quite taken back as I thought a vet would suggest this measure as an absolute last result. We certainly did not take her advise, and over the past year worked lovingly with him helping him to feel more secure. This week we again had a visit with Dr. Wood to look at a skin ailment on our dog. Let me mention here that that same dog recently had three shots at a shot clinic and behaved perfectly...but when Dr. Wood approached our dog he growled. He did not snap, or threaten to bite. He growled. Which for an animal with a tender spot is completely understandable. Now I am not defending our dog growling. I wish he didn't. But the point is Dr. Wood was enraged. I proceeded to get a harsh lecture about how my dog nearly but her in the face, which was a total exaggeration. She said, "Didn't I talk to you a year ago about what you should do with this dog?!" I don't know, maybe it's me, but I would think a vets go to wouldn't be to euthanize a beloved family pet upon a simple growl. I think my advise would be for Dr. Wood to find a different career. read more

Forsyth Animal Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Cumming, Georgia

I was adopted by an outside Kitty and needed to get the vet visit taken care of. I called a number of clinics and was lucky enough to reach Karen at FAH. Her kind and thorough explanation of the services that were recommended for my pet "hooked" me. I had an appointment in 2 days and Dr. Dodson and all the staff there were absolutely top-notch. My pet and I felt welcome and at-ease in the care of these incredibly wonderful and caring animal lovers. I can't say enough good things about these guys, so I will add one more: Pricing was one of the most reasonable of all I found in my researching vet med clinics. I'll go nowhere else! read more

Since we are new to Atlanta we were interested in finding a caring, reasonably priced vet for our older dog. We had taken him to John's Creek Veterinary Hospital twice, however I felt as though they never handled the issue and wanted to do expensive, unnecessary tests/surgery. After a bit of research my husband found Forsyth Animal Hospital and we couldn't be happier. Dr. Dodson is reasonable in her approach (he's an old dog, let's not put him through unnecessary procedures), caring and prompt. We will gladly recommend this vet to anyone. read more

We have been using Dr. Wood for a number of years, we as well as our cats love her. She is compassionate and has the best interest of her patients in mind. Dr Wood fully explains any illness or procedure needed as well as preventative measures.. We have a cat who had a very bad cold and nothing seemed to work to cure it Dr, Wood suggested antibiotic nose drops and he was cured! She is always available even if it is for a question via telephone. In addition, Dr Wood is an excellent vet and would highly recommend her. read more