Central Florida Large Animal Veterinary Services (CFLA, LLC)

After examining the first goat (jack), the black and white male, we then took the sheep (felma) out of the car and examined her. She didn’t want to stand. She wanted to stay laying down. He examined her and then told us to move both of them to a fenced in area while I waited for them to Get the medication and supplies to treat them. He asked us if we gave them anything other than what we normally give them or if they have gotten into anything that they shouldn’t have which we explained that they didn’t get into anything that they shouldn’t have and the only thing different that I gave them that would be considered new was some weeds out of the pond that we cleaned out which was about two weeks ago after googling that it was not harmful to them. At first, we were told that it was listeria, and he was going to treat them with antibiotics and some other medication’s and due to them being dehydrated he tubed them and pumped water into their stomach directly. From what I’ve researched you are supposed to measure the tube from the nose to the last rib And he did not do that for either one. From what I read, you’re also supposed to give them water in small amounts. He then brought a bucket full of water and added an electrolyte powder mix into the bucket and grabbed the sheep felma first and put the tube in her and started pumping the water without measuring anything. He then pulled the tube out of the sheep and began to tube the black and white goat jack. He administered the tube into Jack’s mouth and he started screaming. I then asked him if that was normal and OK he said yes he then pulled the tube out. I’m not sure if he blew air into the tube or sucked air out. Then he began to tube him again And connected it to the syringe to pump water into him. While he was pumping Jack, our sheep felma vomited he then stated that that was normal and she started making weird grunting sounds and looks like a balloon. As he was pumping jack his assistant was doing the pumping and Dr.Matt was holding them and inserting tube. She then asked him if it was OK to pump faster and he told her yes it was OK to pump faster. I then asked if it was OK and he said yes because it’s going straight into the stomach. When he was done before he pulled the tube out, Jack started pushing the water out, and there was water coming back out of the tube and out of his nose He then detach the tube from the syringe and was tilting it downwards to have water drain out, and then said he thinks he gave the goat too much. It could be too much and proceeded to grab the goat jack from his back legs, lifting him and putting his face in a downwards position with the assistants help trying to drain the water that they just pumped into him And trying to use the tube to pump the water back out. They administered a few other shots and as soon as the tube was pulled out, the goat’s eyes were stuck open. I then asked if he was dead and he said no give him a few minutes to wake up and take in what we just did to him and gave him. He then passed away instantly and was given shots to try to keep his heart going and reverse whatever was going on with his body. When arriving home to bring my sheep back she died an hour later, gasping for air, and her stomach was full like a water balloon, like as if she was bloated and she was vomiting before leaving I asked about bloat. He said he gave a shot that would help with that so that she wouldn’t bloat. He also then stated that he went back inside and read his textbook on sheep and goats, and the toxin that caused the death was botulism for sure. So before administering any medication or shots, there was no test ran to see what was causing them to act the way that they’re acting or to see what was making them sick. I went there, seeking help and advice and ended up going to get my goat killed, and my sheep killed and left with them in worse condition.

I am so grateful to Dr.Waltersand his amazing staff. We have just gone through the loss of our dear horse. They all have been supportive. Dr. Walters helped us through the progression of our horses decline and when it was time to let him go he kept his cool and helped me and my son understand we were indeed doing what was best for Spirit which is hard to accept when it comes to that time. When you love them you can be blinded. Our boy was only 19 and gave us so much in the 6 yrs we had him.

I took my goat here as an emergency and without a doubt, would come back again if I needed any animal services. They removed a kidney stone from my goat and were so helpful in explaining everything to me and were so kind.

Dr. Matt is the best of the best! Always helpful, practical and caring. I love that he is not frivolous with his services and I never ever feel like he is trying to order tests that aren't needed just to make money. He treats every horse the same he would if it were to be his own. He is always friendly and personable and his prices are great as well. Thank you Dr. Matt.

Dr. Matt showed up to do a pre-purchace exam of this beautiful thoroughbred I want to add to my Ranch. I'm a first time horse owner and welcomed him and his assistant's knowledge and expertise in the care of a horse. They were THOROUGH, professional and NICE to deal with. This LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARIAN is the BEST of the BEST! I have the greatest faith that Dr. Matt and his assistant will see after my boy "October Jones".