Comments on: 24-Hour Emergency Pet Care?

By: a_siren

a_siren — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:12:04 +0000

Here are two other options for after-hours emergency pet care.

A place in Lyndhurst, North Jersey Veterniary Emergency Services (http://www.njves.com/html/index.html) opened up in 2006. It is a small office, but it is only 9 miles away and there was no wait at all. Time was of essence, as my cat was in grand mal seizure/diabetic coma for an undetermined amount of time. If I had driven all the way to Fairfield or Oradell, he would have died. Thankfully, they handled the situation quickly and well, and my cat not only lived but thrives.

When it was an emergency, but death didn’t seem as imminent, I drove my cat to Fairfiel to the Animal Emergency and Referral Associates. It was a fortune, but they saved my cat from a “blockage” due to bladder stones. They have a huge, well equipped facility. I would recommend it.

By: xxrjxx

xxrjxx — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:49:13 +0000

I'm sorry to hear about MP's experience with Oradell, but very much disagree. Likely her pet's passing was caused by a reaction to the anesthesia, which, while infrequent, can and does happen (just as it happens to humans). I brought my golden, Tequila, to the Animal Infirmary on 6th and Adams, where they made the initial diagnosis of a tumor in April of this year. They recommended Oradell for the surgery, and I brought him there for the follow up care as well. Although he still passed away, the care he received was phenomenal and the doctors there did everything they could for both Tequila and for my wife and I. They are everything you want doctors to be in dealing with issues of health with your loved ones--caring and involved while bringing their expertise to bear. I highly recommend Oradell and would not hesitate to bring any pet I have in the future back there. In response to mandypaige316 who said:

I highly suggest not going to Oradell Animal Hospital, I grew up in Bergen County with many pets and had to take my puppy there when i was 13, she ended up passing away due to her treatment there. she went in to get her teeth cleaned and never woke up. she was only 4 years old!

By: Litteredboken

Litteredboken — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:08:56 +0000

Thanks... my neighbor just got a kitty this past weekend and as cute as she is, I am ultimately more concerned with the health of her other two older cats. I'll call, thanks again! In response to molly who said:

dr cataldi and staff are excellent he is located in clifton i can give you the phone #201-472-8883 for pricing and other info you may be looking for, give a shout.

By: molly

molly — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:00:44 +0000

dr cataldi and staff are excellent he is located in clifton i can give you the phone #201-472-8883 for pricing and other info you may be looking for, give a shout.

By: Litteredboken

Litteredboken — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:41:01 +0000

Can anyone recommend a place either here in northern NJ or in NYC to get a kitty her shots and whatever else, for a low-cost? thanks.

By: timetes

timetes — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:17:41 +0000

there was at one time an animal hospital on washington….in the 80s

well, we have more help for domestic animals then humans in this world. …. I see more homeless alcohalics on the streets than domestic animals like cats or dogs.

By: lm24kc

lm24kc — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:53:53 +0000

I agree with mandypaige316. I lived in Oradell and would not use this place. The vets are rude and care only about how much money they can squeeze out of you.

By: Mary Anne

Mary Anne — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:38:11 +0000

Thanks Perry, I knew about NYC also but it still seems a bit far, with all the pets in Hoboken. I appreciate your checking it out for me. Fairfield is a lovely facility & the vets are very good it's just the distance. In response to hoboken411 who said:

I think a 24 hour place in Hoboken would score big. Not just for Hoboken pet owners, but all surrounding cities. If they put it in the back of town, with decent parking lot (hey, maybe the uptown commerce center?) it could work well.

By: hoboken411

hoboken411 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:08:40 +0000

I think a 24 hour place in Hoboken would score big.

Not just for Hoboken pet owners, but all surrounding cities. If they put it in the back of town, with decent parking lot (hey, maybe the uptown commerce center?) it could work well.

By: matt_72

matt_72 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:55:44 +0000

If it makes economic sense to open such a facility, then somone will. Clearly there isn’t that much demand.