Holden Veterinary Clinic

Category:	Veterinarian
Address:	11 Industrial Dr, Holden, MA 01520, USA
Phone:	+1 508-829-6368
Site:	holdenvet.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	8AM–8PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–6PM Closed Closed

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D Sleeper

I brought my elderly dog to the clinic as he was having some new issues. Dr Downes saw him.While his issues were unknown he was not in immediate medical urgency. We scheduled a time for x-rays the following week and , because of dental issues, he was given a shot of Convenia, a 2 week antibiotic despite not having actually confirmed an active infection. My dog is easy to pill and this shot turned out to be extremely poor judgement given his age and known health issues. He was still quite lively, engaged, eating , drinking when he went in, and within 4 days he was physically destroyed by this drug, as MANY animals have experienced. I dont know why he was given a shot that ,given he was having very sporadic, short seizures, a drug that is acknowledged to cause them. Here is known, reported adverse reactions to this drug in foreign markets, from the drug label itself: FOREIGN MARKET EXPERIENCE: The following adverse events were reported voluntarily during post-approval use of the product in dogs and cats in foreign markets:DEATH,TREMORS/ATAXIA, SEIZURES, anaphylaxis, acute pulmonary edema, facial edema, injection site reactions (alopecia, scabs, necrosis, and erythema), hemolytic anemia, salivation, pruritus, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and inappetance. Research the drug and you will discover many pets of all ages have died from this drug, as mine did. Despite claiming that they havent seen a reaction to it in their practice, I was told he died of something he hadnt even been diagnosed with, by this or any other vet. Please do yourself a favor; make sure your pet never receives this drug- even if some animals get it without complication, they havent determined why some animals both young and old and otherwise healthy have this reaction. While any reaction to a drug can occur, very few that list DEATH as a first reaction should be used lightly. Barring that, check on every drug your vet wishes to administer and demand informed consent. After speaking with my former long term vet out of state and the emergency vet who euthanized my darling dog, Ive since learned that many vets do not use this drug because it is deeply toxic to a lot of animals and they dont know why. One Dr claiming they never saw a reaction to it has no bearing in medicine, and with animals its very easy to declare a pet died because of something else because very few go forward with an expensive necropsy. I had no choice but to euthanize him as he was so quickly destroyed by a drug that has done the exact same thing to hundreds of animals. It was not a RARE reaction. My dog suffered horribly before his passing, and while I know he wouldnt have lived forever, he would not have died in the manner he did and would still be here today, sleeping at my feet and being deeply loved. ETA: I have received a copy of his records from Dr Downes, and it only gets worse. There are glaring factual inaccuracies contained within the entire report. Despite having prior vet records in hand, she didnt have the facts right and was as careless with her notes and listening to the history as she was with administering a drug that causes seizures to a dog with a history of seizures. Almost none of it is correct, from her clain to have spent 90 mins with us, ( it was 45 mins) to past medications , duration, etc, none of it is correct; it is careless. I cannot recommend Dr Downes or this vet clinic.

Kim Perry

I cannot ask for a better veterinary practice for my pets. I implicitly trust the care of my pets to them. When our first Beagle Minnie was diagnosed with a heart murmur, they took exceptional care of her until it was time to transfer her care to a cardiologist at Tufts. When we adopted our current Beagle Willy, he came to them with a multitude of health problems including a collapsed ear drum. Dr. Friend needed a specific diagnostic camera that was available at another vets practice out of state and she went out of her way to get the device. When our Guinea Pig passed away, they sent me a sympathy card with everyones signature from the practice. The receptionists are super friendly and helpful. Ive been going to this practice for years and look forward to many more years of their expert care.

Daisys Animal Rescue League Sterling, MA

HVC is professional and passionate about animals. Our rescue has had a very good experience and continue to refer our adopters to HVC. We have been taking our rescue animals to HVC for almost 2 years now. I also bring my 2 personal dogs to them. They are not afraid to handle any breed, or size dog and take the time that it takes for some of the frightened dogs that we have taken to them. Never a hesitation. Thank you to the staff & doctors of HVC for your caring!

Brett Moll

Very few people are knowledgeable to handle exotics like chinchillas. Dr Downes has one of her own and is very knowledgeable and was super friendly. I arrived 5 minutes before my appointment and was immediately taken to the exam room. She answered all of my questions and I didnt feel rushed at all. If you have any kind of exotic pet I highly recommend this clinic.

Paul Whalen

Mt wife and i have had many dogs and cats treated at Holden Vet. Clinic over the years. the Doctors and staff are top notch, the best around, the care they provide is outstanding, and when the time comes to say good bye to a loved pet theyre right there with you. Ive seen the tears well up in there eyes when losing a well liked patient. Paul and Kathy Whalen .

Andrew Howe

Brought my pooch there for many years. Great people and always treated us and my dog great. Dr. Downs is awesome and i hipe i see her when i have my next pooch

Bobby Thompson

Do not take your animals to this VET! They dont care about them it is all about money they can suck out of you!

Atma Khalsa

Best vet around! Pro-bono supporters of Worceters K9 unit to boot. Best techs in the business.

Terre DiGregorio

This place is fabulous! Fair prices, and they treat my ratties like royalty! Love this team!

Marion Russell

Great place for your pets care staff are really concerned about your pets health

Lory Brown

I thought these people were the best .

George Matthews

Friendly, competent people.