Need a vet in Rhode Island/MA

[lele]

Hi all,

Darwin, 9 1/2 year old translucent, had what looks like blood in his poop this morning. This is a first and of course I am concerned. I recently moved to RI from NH so no vet for him so far. I know there is OSVS down in Greenwich but I just lost my cat to lymphoma and am trying to pay off $3000 while unemployed. They are great, but very expensive just for a consult (they are all highly specialized) and it is an emergency hospital.

I live in Lincoln, which is just north of Providence. I am also close to N/Attleboro, MA area. So anyone with first hand experience with a GOOD vet who listens to the keeper (who knows her animal's history) please suggest!

Thanks,
worried in RI

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

So sorry your post got missed.
Have you tried:

www.herpvetconnection.com

Here is the specific area on there for Massachusetts:

http://www.herpvetconnection.com/mass.shtml

How is Darwin doing?

Tracie

 

[lele]

Hello,
So sorry your post got missed.
Have you tried:
http://www.herpvetconnection.com
Here is the specific area on there for Massachusetts:
http://www.herpvetconnection.com/mass.shtml
How is Darwin doing?
Tracie

Hi Tracie,

Thanks for replying. Herpvetconnection is kind of out of date and the most in MA are too far or have no feedback. I was hoping someone could give me first hand opinion.

Anyway, he has not pooped blood again. He is doing his usual of not eating :/ This is the time of year I always worry because he goes into brumation with little reserve. He will be 10 in Feb! I have been trying the serrapeptase and milk thistle again, but not with same results as last year. I fear I will be force feeding him - he gets so upset and stressed I always hate to do it

Bonnie & her boy!

 

[Drache613]

Hello Bonnie,

Yes, I agree it is a bit out of date, but not much else out there other than word of mouth recommendations.
How is he doing today?
I hope he is feeling a little bit better.
Off hand I don't know of anyone but will keep checking around. At 10 he is doing great! Is he active or just thinking about trying to brumate now?
I know, assisted feeding is hard on you both.

Tracie