Over the past many years, I have turned to Warwick Animal Hospital for emergency care for very ill cats. My cats always seem to need care at night and on Sundays, so even though they are not my usual ... Read More
Over the past many years, I have turned to Warwick Animal Hospital for emergency care for very ill cats. My cats always seem to need care at night and on Sundays, so even though they are not my usual vet, I have sought their help. The first time I found a small kitten hanging by his neck in a bush. He had expended all his energy and I (and the vet we saw there) didn't think he'd make it. The doctor said that I could leave him there overnight, but he didn't think it would help, and be very expensive. Instead, he taught me how to give him fluids by injection. Against all odds the little guy survived.
Two times I have had to bring cats who were dying there so their suffering could be stopped. On all three of the above mentioned occasions we were treated with tremendous respect and compassion by all of the employees. The care was not cheap, but I am always shocked by the cost of vet services. I think since most of us have health insurance and only have to pay co-pays and deductibles, we aren't really aware just how much medical care of every kind costs. I did not find the fees at Warwick Animal Hospital to be excessive compared with other vets.
Today, a very special little cat that has been my companion for 17 years made it known it was time for her to go. She had breast cancer and I knew it was just a matter of time, but she went from doing fine yesterday, to awful this morning. I immediately called Warwick Animal Hospital and they told me to bring her right in,.Gilly passed on her own a few minutes later. I called to explain and asked if I should bring her in anyway to be sure. When we arrived they took her right back to the vet, although by now it was clear that she was gone. The vet confirmed this and they returned her to me. When I asked what I owed, they said nothing. To me, that shows a real caring for the animals they treat and does not reflect a place whose main concern is monetary. I expected there would be a charge.
If Warwick Animal Hospital was closer, I would definitely switch my other animals to them. I will always be grateful that they treated my ill animals so kindly, and even showed great respect for Gilly who was beyond knowing, carrying her with tender care. It brought comfort to me knowing my animals were treated as if they were their own animals. Read Less