A Q L Dog & Cat Clinic

I think I’d have to give 5 stars to a doctor who saved my older Shepherd’s life after another dog attacked her. Her neck was bitten, and she was 11 years old at the time. Dr. Fred took wonderful care of her.
My dog lived to be 16.5 which is amazing for a Shepherd/​Lab mix. However, if not for this vet, she might have died the day she was attacked. Dr. Fred also took care of my other Shepherd, who was a very difficult patient. Currently, my pitbull mix and my new Shepherd mix are his patients. He is a very kind man, who truly loves animals. His assistant is also very nice. Would not consider going elsewhere. We have been taking our dogs here for ten years. Love our friend, Dr. Fred.

I have used Dr. Fred since I was 13. When I got my first pet. He has been my vet through 3 pets and has helped every one in a time of need. His compassion is out of the ordinary. I live 2 hours away and still go to him for my dog Cubby. He nursed him back to health when he was diagnosed with Mange. He is not just a vet, he is an amazing person that has given my dog a chance at life.

Dr Fred CARES. I have dealt with many vets and he is one of the best. My dogs know they are in good hands. They sense the goodness in the man. There is no other vet on Staten Island that I would use.

WILL NEVER use AQL vet again. Dr. Fred is rude, has no bedside manner and you can’t understand a word he says! After my visit with my dog while I was paying, I asked the girl at the desk to write down name of shot he gave her, (it was for allergies, I believe) incase she got a reaction from it later that night when they weren’t in. If I had to take her to an emergency vet, I should know the name of shot he gave her! By then he was with another dog. I gave her my # and asked her to call me with the name. It took 5 hrs and 2 calls back to FINALLY get the name. She said «it was for allergies» I already knew that! Told her AGAIN to get the name of it PLEASE! Now he gets on the phone all nasty! He said, and I quote «Why do u want to know, WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM?» REALLY? That’s how u speak to a client? SMH! I told him why I wanted to know, he then laughed at me then told me in a very angry voice! I then told him he will never see us again and hung up in his face! What GOOD vet would treat someone like that for just asking a question? She’s MY dog and have a RIGHT to know WHAT he gave her! He is a disgusting, disrespecting person! His office is dirty and outdated! BTW, A friend of mine went to him. And left a stool sample from her dog. The vet told her that he would call her when they got the results back from the lab. Four days later she still didn’t hear anything so she called. He said that he didn’t get a chance to do it yet. She asked if it was sent out. And he said no we do it in the office. Why would it 4 days to do it in his office and WHY did he lie and say he was sending it out? He told her he will call her tomorrow. He called her back the next day and told her dog had a parasite! Meds we’re going to cost $ 50. So now the dog went without medicine for those days that it took him to do the stool sample, IF it were true! She was hesitant and took the dog to another vet and it turned out the dog was fine ! So if u trust a vet like that with ur fur-​baby, go for it! But I highly suggest u see someone else! I HAD to give 1 star or else it wouldn’t post! I don’t want to give any stars!

I cannot count the number of times, I have gone to a vet and have been completely ripped off. Dr. Fred and his wife and the staff at AQL Dog & Cat Clinic care about pets and their owners and do not make you spend money unnecessarily. I no longer live in Staten Island, but am considering taking my new puppy there from Manhattan.

Garbage!!! Dr. Fred does not know what he is talking about. My yorkie was brought into him for vomitting, lethargy, and lack of appetite. Fred (I will no longer refer to him as doctor, he does not deserve that title) diagnosed him with a «viral infection». After a few days of getting worse and then vomitting blood, we took him to St. Francis Animal hospital who actually checked him, took blood and gave him a thorough review and diagnosed him with KIDNEY FAILURE. Far off from Fred’s viral infection diagnosis that would only last a week. If you care about your pet and already use Fred, I recommend switching. If you are looking for a new Vet stay far away. Now I resort to praying my little guy recovers.

I was referred to Dr Fred by my neighbor when my two pups needed a check up. The office may not be the most high tech but Dr Fred was very gentile and patient with my dogs. He fully explained everything and we never felt as though he was trying to sell us anything. All in all this was the least stressful (and cheapest) vet visit ever.

I went to Dr. Fred because of the 2 5-​star reviews on Unilocal and it was close to my house. I don’t normally trust highly reviewed Staten Island businesses just because of past experiences that were not too great. I was so happy to be proven wrong especially where my first puppy was concerned. Dr. Fred seemed happy and loving towards my dog and very friendly. My puppy did not seem nervous or anything and was well behaved around him. The prices seemed reasonable (around $ 90 for first visit). They do not take American Express and you must spend $ 25 minimum to use credit card. There is parking because it is in a plaza which is an extra plus. I would recommend and made an appointment for next month.

Dr Fred is very caring and prices are very reasonable :)

Dr. Fred is terrific. Our dog absolutely adores him!