Honegger Animal Clinic

I drive an hour to go here. I pass about 25 other animal clinics on the way. Absolutely worth it! The love these people have for your animals is incredible. Calhoun approved

posted: 08/17/2023

Had a great experience and the doctor was so nice, explained things, wasn't pushy about giving things to my cats I didn't feel like I wanted to give them at that time. The front desk girl was not as friendly seemed like she was a little confused everything I asked, maybe she was new. Overall, wonderful experience.

posted: 06/25/2023

I lost my perfectly healthy, beautiful, 8-month old Golden Retriever puppy Lily after taking her to be spayed at Honegger Animal Clinic. I had nothing but a horrible experience starting from a negligent mistake made during a routine spay, followed by completely inexcusable neglect in examining post procedure troubles, to the insensitive denial of error and lack of accountability after the death of my puppy, until proven at fault by lab tests determined by Purdue University Animal Hospital and KNIVES Specialty Hospital. Mistakes happen, but what was most disappointing was how the situation was handled, and the lacked attempt to correct it. In no way is this to speak poorly of the staff at Honegger, whom are all very kind. However, more than anything I wish that I would have had the opportunity to read the review I am leaving before I decided to take my puppy Lily in for her spay at Honegger Animal Clinic. I feel that if I had not taken my puppy here I would still have her today. During her spay, Lily’s urinary tract was sutured shut instead of her reproductive system as intended. A mistake this negligent should never have occurred during a procedure this routine. What was even more upsetting was the lack of help and the matter in which Honegger handled Lily’s struggles in the days following the procedure. In the days after her surgery, I had noticed Lily was not recovering well and I could tell something didn’t seem right. After multiple calls into the clinic I felt I was not given much help or serious attention and was discouraged against bringing her in because of the clinic’s busy schedule. I realized things were not right and I was too scared for my puppy’s health. I brought her in anyway and insisted that she be looked at. When I was finally able to get Lily seen, she was not given thorough attention. We were rushed, no X-rays were given (which would have saved her life and identified Honegger’s sickening mistake) following continued and on-going issues after a serious surgery. Instead, she was just given an IV and pumped full of fluids, by the veterinarian whom had sutured her urinary tract shut, which Lily was unable to process because of the mistake, resulting in faster damage and suffering in the enlarged swelling of her kidneys. It is absolutely infuriating, heartbreaking, and sickening to know the suffering and pain Lily had to endure as a result of not only a negligent mistake during a routine surgery, but inexcusable, irresponsible, neglect, due to lack of care, patience, and attention. Lily and I put our trust in the veterinarian, and this vet clinic, for her well-being, and I felt we were abandoned. Later I followed my instinct and took Lily in to the emergency animal hospital where I hoped we could find help and serious attention (I cannot share enough great things about KNIVES Specialty Hospital). Heartbreakingly, at that point it was too late. And I lost the most pure, unconditionally loving pup I have ever been around, at 8-months old. All result of issues that should never have occurred in the first place, and were completely avoidable. Mistakes happen, but what is most upsetting is the way everything was handled, from the lack of help and care provided, capped off by the insensitive denial of any wrongdoing and the insistence that the mistake was due to Lily’s anatomy being abnormal, which was proved completely false by professional lab tests and examinations performed by both KNIVES and Purdue University Animal Hospital. Extremely saddening and avoidable experience.

posted: 01/08/2022

They are super helper! The nurses always help me when I take all 3 of my (100 + lbs) dogs at once to save money and reduce anxiety for them. The nurses told me I didn't have to mussle my dogs that they preferred I didn't unless it was absolutely necessary because they want them to be comfortable and feel safe. I only used a mussle because I assumed I had to. They are about average but very friendly environment.

posted: 05/03/2023

They took time and energy to get to know my pet’s temperament—intuitively + with a purpose. They orchestrated the best possible scenario for getting shots. Well organized, clean, well supplied, informative and helpful. They went above and beyond for my skittish rescue dog. Great care! Highly recommend. (Context: this is the second vet clinic I’ve used in the Fort Wayne area).

posted: 12/13/2022