We at Helping Paws believe that a healthy life is every pet's right. We feel that a healthy life requires proactive care for our companions. Proactive care entails annual examinations, routine blood work, risk based vaccinations and proper nutrition and lifestyle choices. We are dedicated to educating clients, because we believe that education is the most important tool that we have to lead our companions down a path of health and well-being.
Clients are allowed (and encouraged) to stay with their pet through the entire visit, so they can be a fully informed partner in their pet's wellness. Because you know your pet better than anyone else. This simple fact makes you such an important part of your pet's healthcare team.
Clients are allowed (and encouraged) to stay with their pet through the entire visit, so they can be a fully informed partner in their pet's wellness. Because you know your pet better than anyone else. This simple fact makes you such an important part of your pet's healthcare team.
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One of the best things you can do for your pet is to keep them healthy. Bringing your pets in for regular examinations and vaccinations is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to ensure their health. Dogs and cats (and other pets) age far faster than people, so significant changes in your pets health can happen in a short time.
With all the new procedures and advanced treatments for pet illnesses come greater costs, and pet parents are not always prepared to pay for pet medical care. Approximately $24.5 billion is spent annually on veterinary care in the United States. It's estimated that your pet has a 33 percent chance of becoming injured or ill each year and there is a 92 percent chance that they will need medical care at least once in their lifetime.
Pet owners tend to confuse a wellness plan with health insurance, and with good reason. They both help dog owners better afford medical care by allowing them to pay monthly or annually for coverage. However, they provide very different forms of coverage. Insurance usually covers high-cost medical care that can set you back thousands for one condition.
We at Helping Paws realized that trips to the Vet's office can be stressful for you and your pet. That's why every choice we made is based on ensuring there is as little anxiety as possible for you and your pet. To provide exceptional care of patients and clients with focus on wellness and proactive medicine rather than reactive medicine while acknowledging and helping to minimize the financial hardships that quality pet care can create.
Dr. Nelson is a 2008 graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Since his graduation he has been practicing in the Capital district as an associate veterinarian until starting Helping Paws Veterinary Hospital in 2017. While away from the practice he keeps himself busy, whether its Lacrosse or Hockey practice's for the kids or trying to cook a healthy meal for the family.
Reviews (18)
Sarah Lynn
Dec 05, 2021
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The Dr. is great and everything went well with my first kitty. Very cheap, but trying to get my second kitten in for a nurturing and check up for a bladder infection is becoming a hassle. The receptionist is not good at her job and very unprofessional. This place would get a 5 star if they hired someone who actually knows how to be a receptionist. Told me to call back later that there were other calls coming in… I’m literally a receptionist, you help who you answered first and put others on hold. My kitten can’t wait, there could be something really wrong with him. :/ now I’m going somewhere
Jessica Freebern
Nov 16, 2021
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I never leave reviews but I have to today.. Dr Nelson is god sent. I went there first with my cat who had some issues and not only did he fix it, he was so good to her, very quick, efficient and promising. Now that I have a puppy, I wanted to have Dr Nelson look at him/check him out since the puppy was coming from a bad home and had some issues. I knew I was picking him up a week prior so I called in advance to make an appointment. I tried 5 times to schedule an appointment prior to receiving the dog, it was “I’ll call you back” - no call back, 5 times !!! The last time I got a snap back
Wendy Lang
Nov 14, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
Professional, friendly, caring practice. Dr. Nelson is great with our cat. He has developed an effective care plan that has greatly helped our cats chronic health condition and improved her life. The prices for care are affordable. Highly recommend this practice.
Professional, friendly, caring practice. Dr. Nelson is great with our cat. He has developed an effective care plan that has greatly helped our cats chronic health condition and improved her life. The prices for care are affordable. Highly recommend this practice.
Lauren McDermott
Nov 07, 2021
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The Sarigodmother Channel
Oct 05, 2021
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Dr. Nelson took great care of my kitty Shimuna and helped me feel comfortable when the time came to make the decision to let her go. She was 18. Everyone was so kind.
And I was happy a few months later to bring my newly adopted kittens to him to be checked out and get their shots, and then a few months later to get them spayed.
I can’t recommend him and his staff more.
And I was happy a few months later to bring my newly adopted kittens to him to be checked out and get their shots, and then a few months later to get them spayed.
I can’t recommend him and his staff more.
Snowy Wolf
Sep 19, 2021
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Erica Livingston
Jul 15, 2021
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Judith H.
Apr 10, 2021
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April S.
Jan 16, 2021
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Torrie Buchanan
Jan 01, 2021
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I have been staying in Queensbury since early April but am from out of town, so I do not have a primary vet established in this area. My dog Norman had been having issues with an ear infection and we wanted to get him seen by a vet. Most places I called were not accepting new patients at this time. Helping Paws not only took us in but was able to see us the next day! All of the staff was incredibly friendly (from the receptionist, to the vet tech, to the doctor.) It was clear they really care about their patients and Norman loved everyone he met there. The doctor helped me understand potential
Jamie La Pointe
Aug 10, 2020
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Barbara M.
Aug 29, 2019
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I have 2 dogs, 1 cat. I live in NJ but have a home up here & some times need to bring one of the pets to the vet. I was going to another vet up here for years, but have been unhappy.
Tried Helping Paws today & was very happy with the doctor. He was efficient, caring & knowledgeable. I think what I liked most was that he also suggested other alternatives to help with my dog's allergies.
I will be using this vet from now on.
Tried Helping Paws today & was very happy with the doctor. He was efficient, caring & knowledgeable. I think what I liked most was that he also suggested other alternatives to help with my dog's allergies.
I will be using this vet from now on.
Barb A.
Mar 09, 2019
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Dani Q.
Jan 02, 2019
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My dog has regular vet needs & after 10+ years of going to a renowned big city vet we moved & I had to find a new local vet. Initially I tried a large practice within the same town as Helping Paws & had negative experiences in addition to them price gauging medicine that my dog is life dependent on. I was skeptical of trying yet another small town vet but I'm so glad I did. Dr. Nelson is a gem! He's knowledgable, thorough, patient, on-top of the latest advancements in veterinary care & truly listens when I describe any new observations/issues of a life-long condition
Peter A.
Jul 18, 2018
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Bj S.
Nov 25, 2017
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Incredibly caring and professional veterinary office. Dr. Nelson has compassionately taken care of our little Welsh Terrier, Andy, for several years. Dr. Nelson was able to help us by prescribing a medication for Andy's terrible allergies that have essentially stopped them altogether. We couldn't be happier with the outstanding service Dr. Nelson has provided for our little family!
Abbey S.
Nov 25, 2017
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Dr. Nelson is such an experienced, knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate veterinarian! My dog has skin allergies and Dr. Nelson has recommended several lifestyle changes we've adopted, including different food formulations, an antihistamine, and holistic remedies when the allergies flare up. The office space is beautiful and I am thankful to be able to bring my dog to Helping Paws!
M. J.
Nov 16, 2017
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