Patti Doherty

Review of Ocean State Veterinary Special...

This place saved my dog's life! We were about read...

This place saved my dog's life! We were about ready to leave our relative's house after a weekend visit. Bella has a condition called "collapsing trachea" so when she gets too hot or excited she starts coughing. But as minutes went by condition grew serious and she started having trouble breathing. We drove like crazy to get to this place that is open 24/7 and since it was a Sunday, every local vet was closed. When we finally got there I flew out of the car and ran in with Bella in my arms. Although the place was busy the receptionist noticed me immediately as I ran through the door. She saw my panic and said "what is it???" I yelled "collapsing trachea!" She immediately ran and got the techs who grabbed Bella out of my arms and whisked her away. I have never seen people move so fast in my life, even at regular E.R.'s for people. I mean it was literally only seconds between me getting out of the car and Bella being treated. After some minutes past, we were told that Bella was ok, she received a life-saving emergency procedure (I think they had to intubate her) and she was resting comfortably getting oxygen. They said we were very lucky, when she came in her tongue was already turning blue and we got there just in time. We were told that she needed to remain there for several hours under observation to make sure she was breathing on her own and that her oxygen levels were rising. Our family went to Narragansett and we watched the boats, my children were very upset about Bella but I assured them that she was in good hands. We called when we were supposed to after a few hours, and she was ok. We went back and were able to pick her up, thankfully she did not need to stay overnight. They gave her medication so she was a little drowsy but very much alive. The people at this place are absolute angels. They kept us informed, spoke to us with dignity and care, and were able to help so many animals in the short time we were there waiting. I feel very blessed that we still have Bella, and can't thank the staff enough for the immediate and professional care.