Vet Pet Pals Inc.-Low Cost Veterinary Clinic

08/16/2024

As any and all efforts, for families, friends, medical especially those homeless , displaced for whatever reason, to keep up with the ability to provide basic needs and care, are becoming increasingly difficult in the disastrous price inflated economy, crippling the most diligent efforts throughout this nation's economy.

It's been my understanding, for the past 30 years from all I have talked to in the medical field in and the Supply industry
Both human and veterinary,
That that both medical insurance as well as large pharmacological corporations are the most crippling, tripling and most cases quadrupling prices with greater than 10% increases every single year . This will not end, nor reverse. Laboratory testing has gone up 25% in the last two years alone.

Process of being low-cost sometimes escapes me.

Even reasonably cost for most other clinics and veterinary hospitals for what the public can be expected to bear for their companion pets. Results in more end of life decisions that would normally not be made. As well as other lower cost decisions of treatment that May not be as effective or curative in therapy.

 when we started in 2009 during the last recess depressed economy, it's come full circle 15 years later now even worse .

This September will be 15 years for us.

 some say the destination is awesome me I'm just enjoying the journey the ride is what makes it cuz you may not care for the destination, even if you've been there before because of what its become or it may not care for you allowing your return. 

It is what you make it. Never Ever for me is it " it is what it is" while I live breathe and stand.

My head is an animal. Do you think your companion pets care bout where they're going with you unless of course you turn it into the veterinary office. They recognize where they are instantly. They just be happy being with you and they will cling to you a lot closer when you make that turn right?

Sometimes, if you let go that illusion of control, anxiety and worry, what s to come what is to be what you have what you don't have , can turn things around in itself.



08/15/2024

I just saw some gorgeous black lab poodle crosses, and there are still a few available at a very reasonable price. There were five males and five females that got their first shots this week.
Check them out . the mom and the dad are on the premises too

Here’s some pictures and of the pups! Ty!!!
Liz Coughlin
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08/11/2024

Welcome back to Vet pet pals clinic on Mondays from 9AM till 1:30 PM Just a few notes about Upcoming clinics on Monday which are not in the printed Page posted.

Everyone has been very patient, especially new arrivals, reading the information and not interrupting any ongoing exams.

Bringing in only 2 to 3 companions and taking only one number at the check in table is helping a lot

The 15 numbers , that are now being available for visits now are being removed at 12:30 so we can have time to clean up and vacate the premises by 1: 30 PM.

If you have a number though Stay and you will be helped regardless.

Breeders with  puppies or kittens must please make an appointment for me to do a home visit, which is a little more expensive for traveling on a different day. The health certificates, deworming, and vaccine usually will be healthier for the newborns at about 7 to 8 weeks old in the comfort of their home . 

And just to say again that any pet and their owner that's having a terminal illness and suffering should not have to wait. People will understand please come and talk to us directly when you arrive .

08/04/2024

They have kittens!!

Check out Ryukin_Girl’s video.

08/03/2024

With the brutal heat that's been here and is continuing please don't take the chance of leaving your pet in the car even with the air conditioner running that it could break down.

Clinic on Monday the temperatures may be in the 90s with only a warm breeze out of the southwest where the bulk of the heat wave is extreme dangerous. We are trying to keep everybody cool so difficult in these extremes.

Older geriatric pets should come inside and space yourselves out adequately, especially between cats and dogs. Please bring ice water if you can. I will have extra cold packs as well.

Any other pets that are showing signs of overheating even if outside, please come in and space yourself accordingly we will make room. Hopefully there will be no altercations.

It is not a good beach day actually for pets either .. at these temperatures

older pet especially brachycephalic cats and dogs (ones with pushed in noses ) should take extra precaution wherever they are. Remember your basement is usually cooler. If something happens to your air conditioning in the house you can hit the car for a little ride specially if it's during the middle of the day.

08/03/2024

Most common diseases seen in our older pets.

So many of our companion pets are living a lot longer than what we've seen in the past.

A lot of this is a attributed to not just only higher quality diets but proper feeding for the age, weight,and activity of our companions..

also care, cats are kept indoors more and always leash walks especially with SNUG COMFORTABLE COLLAR /HARNESS FIT that can never be slipped out of For both dogs and cats.

Yearly visits and the ability to know some of the common signs seen that our pets are may be developing a serious severe disease.

What signals they may give you to look for , when it usually starts to occur to avoid or at least institute therapy before irreversible long-term damage will set in that can at least be somewhat controlled increasing their lifespan without expensive visits, & costly medicines.

Organ failure, specially, chronic kidney disease in our kitties, cancer, and heart disease. are probably the three most commonly seen for our companion pets.

Weight loss , slowing down, not eating as much, increase thirst decrease tolerance to exercise, poor hair coat. 

These are not always just signs of regular aging especially if there's a combination of them together.

The timeframe usually about middle-age for dogs between 6 to 7 years old depending on the breed . larger breeds of dogs maybe earlier.

Our cats usually between seven and eight years old you will start to see this with thyroid , diabetes, and chronic kidney disease . Here we with simple and relatively less expensive. Small chemistry exam of the bloodwork can hopefully pick up on the development.

Osteoarthritis is another huge thing with large breeds especially onset can be as early as five years depending on their activity as well.

Cats usually do start to develop some arthritis between 10 and 13 years old. Noticeably when they will not jump up on even a chair or sometimes the counter like or as they could do even on the bed or chair . this usually starts with great hesitation before they make an attempt to make a leap or they will just lay on the floor. That's all you'll see to begin with.

Knowing the regional lymph nodes like on ourselves under the throat and or the neck on middle-aged to 10 year old dogs may help recognize any increase of you can know what is normal for them at an earlier age

And obviously the teeth examining them regularly for severe odor or tartar buildup at an early stage. The smaller breeds being feed softer diets or home cooked food may not only lack the minerals and vitamins that should be supplemented , they are usually less compliant to oral examine. Sometimes it is just the pain of the teeth that causes the difficulty . This care is  very important to prevent infection and possible heart disease, or other bone infection in the jaw .

I hope this helps as a small reference to seek other detailed references if you notice these

08/02/2024

Winged creatures some with hair some with feathers have come to me I think for care.

"I've never done this before "
And Try not to stare. Are they seeking shelter maybe the pharaohs' lair

This is the third That I've tried to save the fourth is buried in a shallow grave

She's outside now, still very weak i'm thinking the nectar has dried with the heat.

I keep on trying, but they need to know that I've only been to the  pharaohs ghetto.

08/02/2024

Found some old photos that kind of reminded me of someone that wouldn't sell out to a corporation and lived in a small house in the city or worked out of a tent.. ⛺️ 

Oh yeah, there is one movie I remember it's called "batteries not included". Also that movie "Up". love that one too" cone of shame."

08/01/2024

Hi there ! Welcome to vetpetpals

There are No changes for next week clinic
New pet visits please bring your medical records and doctors notes or have them faxed. New Puppies or kittens should bring a f***l check. Please if your companion pet is critically sick or with a terminal illness that need end of life with us you should come and speak directly to us right away. These pets take precedence over all we are doing. Unless we have a sedated
A pet or are drawing blood which could be some delay.

Most of this uncomfortable, humid heat will affect cardiac animal patients as well it does humans . Please let us know if you have no air conditioning in your vehicle for those older geriatric companions

And we do have a new litter of five Rottweiler puppies from Paula Churchward Grooming at 220 Jordan Rd., Scarlett Farm. They were born on Saturday and we have some more pictures other than this one as they get bigger and when they are ready to go to their new homes I'm not sure if any are already sold, but you can contact her at Paulas Grooming. 774-269-5383

07/27/2024

06/29/2024

I love to see friendly play, this at my house it's all fun and games till somebody loses an eyeball and it's usually gonna be the dog

Check out Ryukin_Girl’s video.

06/23/2024

Must've picked the right night for viewing creatures with very little sight. Living underground They really do not like the light

06/23/2024

After this steady soaking rain, went to take a look and see what was going on in the world beneath our feet

06/22/2024

I always wonder if other people reminisce about their favorite dog ever their favorite kitty ever or maybe it's even like the funniest or most charismatic.
When I stop and think about it, I actually remember everyone. Oh wow what a list. And as well as how they came to be under your roof, your care, and so much part of your life. The bond from the very first cocker spaniel "Candy"that my dad brought home from the "pet store" to the most recent stray kitty Evangeline "EV" that my son needed to leave with us 'using that phrase loosely , from Austin, Texas .  It really has been nonstop and a real storybook all in itself . it makes me want to write them all down and as much detail of their lives that I know most is still in my mind and on it .

It should be developed , kind of like an old roll of 35 mm film that I find sometimes , as a remembrance and honor to them and what they brought to our lives as well as others .

so I'm just gonna leave this little note here with the best dog I've ever had , not to take away from the many cats because they be in a class all by themselves Them loner selves.

Sniffy was a black lab.
He was born on 911 from litter of 10. I received him as payment for all the work I did to get the pups ready for their new homes

My son, Michael had been asking me for a black dog for three some odd years.

When I arrived home with him about two months after 9/11
I called for my boy to help me clean out the Vet mobil from the home call I just made.

"Dad what is that smell" as he opened the back door. I said check up front ....never forget the face. and of course, the p**p on the floor

With all the news going on, still pictures and dogs going to the rubble and a lot of them were labs, Michael named him SNIFFY, 
He was my shadow though, and he died in my arms, almost 10 years later , and I give him a place of honor in the garden Where we all can only work hope and love to return .

I know everybody's got a story



06/15/2024

Which of these two videos the coyote or the raccoon do you think the best decision . You're not always gonna have the necessary means to make the best decision for all involved with attacks like these

06/15/2024

Attacked or bitten by wildlife raccoons, skunks , coyotes feral cats. I found a couple of videos to share demonstrate what to do if it all possible and what not to do if bitten. First and foremost avoid being bitten . Many have probably viewed these in their feed of the amazing self sacrifice of one for another in the spur & panic at the moment that action is needed and taken.

06/12/2024

Espisode I

06/11/2024

Takes a long meal

06/07/2024

https://youtu.be/W6WL4vQE9us?si=P9YhfphKSSpt3ZJR

Unless you come after 12:30 PM to the clinic on Mondays, you may get turned away unless you and your friend are pale downtrodden using words and expressions that I understand from the heart 

06/07/2024

06/06/2024

SUMMER TIME FUN
Enjoy share and Care
With someone that needs a friendly happy time.

Never forget those that stand by you .

06/01/2024

ALLERGIES

The only thing between us and this pollen is the window. It's in your hair, It's in your mouth ,up your nose, and out your $&@.

 I see it in the samples that I test all the time on dogs and cats. And it was a trick question on the microscopic final exam in Parasitology at veterinary school.

Some are pets definitely affected worse than others just like us..

And I am dealing with it right now.

 butt dragging scooting along the floor rug FURNITURE

 weepy eyes, sneezing, rubbing face scratching reverse sneezing sounds like they're choking or gagging, sucking in air through their nose.

 there's a few things you can do to help

An air purifier MEDIFY AIR
Preferably with an ionizer which helps to destroy those little dust particle with pollen attached floaty things you see in the rays of sun coming through the window.

 maybe antihistamine for severe cases like I'm dealing with a cherry eye , scooting butt , reverse sneezing, face rubbing, and of course scratching in numerous places

This dermatological site link at veterinary medicine at Tufts. See the picture of the link in one of the photos. The # of Food allergies , I believe are way less of a % , that they have found then we thought to believe. So it's mostly our environment, inhalation , & contact (EARTH , WIND, FIRE, WATER). Hey, what about insects!!! FLEAS TICKS
lice mites, bees, ants spiders what else out there wants to reach out and grab us.

Well, just about anything that creeps crawls or flys on the face of this earth. Come in contact with your skin you could have a reaction or your pet. and that probably includes other pets could we be allergic to each other? Why not.

There's the dander and the saliva UsuallyIsMoreIntense

With some constant contact desensitization can occur gradually overtime if it doesn't kill you or send you to the hospital, unable to catch your breath on the initial or second exposure. I believe it's usually the second Bee Sting that you know you need to carry an EpiPen..

That brings to mine one of the worst cases that I had ever seen come in . It was a husky and I was about a year and a half, maybe two years out of school . all I remember. Hearing a lot of commotion out in the waiting area and then on the gurney into the back room I'm standing watching this dog take his last breaths the "death rattle" Agonal breathing "he just got stung by so many bees they came up from the ground. There was a nest."

It was like his diaphragm was paralyzed. "couldn't catch his breath" like for a human that's having a severe life ending stroke or heart attack .

It was really nothing to do except grab an endotracheal tube, which saved this dogs  life besides the oxygen, massive cortical, steroids and fluid therapy afterwards

So I made up an epinephrine Benadryl cortical steroid injection, homemade EpiPen .

i've heard many stories of nasal CPR for respiration support in some of these cases that have survived also .

Well, the bees are busy and the pollen is falling like rain. Keep an eye out be very careful for the toads also that your pets don't mouth them.  some of them will secrete  a foul noxious, substance that can cause hyper salvation, and respiratory obstruction





05/30/2024

Another subject that I really need to talk about & to-pass on to all those who have entrusted me with the care of their companions..

You will inevitably need to make this final decision if you've had companions most of your lives.

Many  times if you've lived long enough to have several companions, this decision is made for you by other problems illnesses accidents as life happens.

As  disease awareness and healthcare as well as improved nutrition have helped
Increase the lives of these loved ones: , and I say loved ones because how have we loved these companions A mother
To son or daughter/ A  father/ brothers / sisters / friends more like special needs:,
then chances are the end of life procedure for uncontrollable pain, suffering, terminal illness should be considered versus "hospice " and possible agonal death like some of ourselves must bear.

As hard as the subject is to listen to, read about never mind experience the term,  euthanasia literal meaning from the Greek is "good death" the perfect sleep the beautiful rest.

This I have seen with my own eyes, as well as on the eyes of the owner, the relief the release from  anguish that has been with them throughout a debilitating illness of their companion.

 and the real question "when"  or how it is really worded to me is," how will I know when it's time?" And there is no one specific answer. There are definitely specific signs some very obvious, but it really is a gradient  of toleration I want to say those good and bad days more good days than bad days as a good days dwindle into more bad days than good days.

{{{ And I have been through this also for more than a year I want to say, especially with my last little girl dog named bubbles. Just a little story here and I know I'm getting along in the tooth on this, but it's important. I got bubbles named by my daughter From Gayle Fitzpatrick at friends of the Plymouth Pound she rescued from kill shelters up and down the East Coast mostly in the south Carolinas. She lived to be 18 years old. She was a pugachu, a real ankle biter. Her name was bubbles yeah but I always called her. The Bucktooth p**p eating rat.  for the last year and a half of her life I cooked ,medicated, built, ramps, removed four teeth and cancer on her re**al area with the help of Stephanie Wieden from Lemonaidio,  the most unconditional human being I have known,who I would take a bullet for!! a few weeks after I gave her the "perfect rest, good death, beautiful sleep. I couldn't believe all the time that I had on my hands realizing what we go through for our companions that live an extraordinary long life }}}

 So more obviously  the inability to stand, with soiling &
odors .

What I try to relate, I can only be from my own experience as well as from what I've seen with my own animals.

We rescue, we purchase we breed as companions, protectors, as service and support for  our own disabilities
 they are our companions
And when they really are not a companion anymore is the single most obvious sign. They don't come to greet us at the door. They kind of walk more sideways than in the straight line. They won't eat unless you cook for them or add something into their food.

What I tell most people is that they will tell you they will show you by their actions. Their behavior , disabilities become overwhelming and that you will be in denial. Selfish cling on totally guilty myself.

 I have cried,  I have cried like a BABY 

https://youtu.be/t4Y1wDdMYH4?si=YBoe-sNHeorTDed3

 

Cool serfing on amazing waves...

05/26/2024

Please do not forget::::

1. Remember all of those service members that served and died so we can still walk around like we do today.

2. NO CLINIC TOMORROW !!-
NEXT CLINIC JUNE 3RD

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEM WITH MEDICAL TREATMENTS I B AROUND . Response time usually with in 24 HOURS..

So NO SEVERE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES..PLEASE.

Remember the closest 24 seven emergency service Will be at Cape Cod veterinary services at the Buzzards Bay rotary be prepared and be courteous and patient because they're usually inundated

New England Animal Medical Center in West Bridgewater

3.  Don't forget to look for us at the Nelson Park Bark in the Park rabies clinic next Saturday June 8th 1030 -  11AM till about 3 PM

05/19/2024

Just a short note for this Monday will be the last Monday in May because of memorial day we will not be there on May 27th Everything else remains the same. You know I'm really hoping somebody shows up with a food truck Maybe about noon time cuz we're really ready to just take a bite out of each other around that time.

05/18/2024

I don't think people realize how many millions of dogs//CATS are here to be rescued properly hopefully without being returned and needing to be rescued ...I know this happens also to orphans and children.

Even they don't always work out in the homes that they're sent to.

But what bothers me most in this rescue, crazy rescues statistics, there are plenty of dogs here that need to be rescued .

When I see dogs being brought in from Aruba, Puerto Rico, Honduras !!! why not rescue what's in need here?

I know some of the rescues here are strict, almost like adopting a child and somewhat costly as well versus what's out there in other countries.. This is to AVOID RETURNS !!! I guess the "Good"thing is there's no going back there, so there are hopefully less returning to shelters here because they're having the same problems as us maybe worse, especially in the condition of some of the animals that are there.

Cuz I've been there seen them in the streets on the beaches totally homeless.  like many of our humans

And then there is the "Bad" if they have to be given up and don't work out for you here then that's just more even here now to be rescued again .

Please why not just check out what's here ?? Even if you have to travel to another state, town , or city ,♾️☯️❤️

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all moms with us or beyond!!

Well, Monday is pretty much SSDD.. in the words of Stephen King "Dreamcatcher". "Mr. Gray ". !!!

For the clinic, just asking that everybody to please  be aware of your arrival and the number that you should take based on what cars are there when you arrive thank you thank you for that.

Please read the signs when you enter. come in and please do not disturb the exam that's ongoing thank you..

What about these two !!!
The Awesome Aussie
And Beautiful Border

The intelligence of these two as well as cross breeding of them, maybe actually be higher than that of the German Shepherd, which has one of the highest almost like a chimpanzee / like that of a 3 to 5 year old child

04/25/2024

My son Mike was up visiting from New York just on time because my great helper Danielles' cat had an altercation with her over a little Frenchy puppy that came to visit that I needed to check then wound up on IV antibiotics for three days.

After the two neuters that he helped me with tremendously and a few beers, we found some good use for the surgical gloves playin HULK chicken man.  thank you again Mike. It would've been a real struggle without you.