Parasite Prevention
We are fortunate to not have a high incidence of heartworm in this area. This is due to high compliance by our dog owners as well as the ever changing climate here in New England. However, we have plenty of other parasites that can affect BOTH pets and humans called intestinal parasites.
Introducing Nail Trimming to your Puppy
Feline obesity has become quite a hot topic for several reasons. One is that unfortunately, we have plenty of “subjects” to study! And there are several parallels between cats and people with Type 2 Diabetes.
Good Dog Aquatic Fitness
Good Dog Aquatic Fitness provides skilled rehabilitative services in a dog friendly environment.
Canine Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the condition of deterioration of joint surfaces and bones that occurs relatively frequently in our canine patients. Many breeds are predisposed to osteoarthritis while others may become susceptible after an injury...
Tick Born Disease
Ticks are very common here on the North Shore of Boston. They are found in every city and town here in Massachusetts and continue to become more common in New Hampshire and Maine. There are sometimes hundreds of ticks just waiting in the brush and grasses to join us. Being pet owners is a plus as having the awareness and knowledge of ticks and the disease that they can transmit is helpful for our safety.
Otitis/Ear Inflammation
Many people are familiar with ear "infections" that occur quite commonly in children these days. Our dog patients can also be affected by these problems.
Acute Moist Dermatitis: The Hot spot
Along with the fun of summer, for many dogs there is a somewhat unpleasant side effect of the romps in the grass and ocean..the hot spot!
How to obtain a urine sample from your cat or dog
There are times when we will be asking you to obtain a urine sample from your cat or dog. No, we are not asking for the impossible! You can do it.
Flower Essence Therapy
Flower essence therapies are infusions of flowers that work with the body’s emotional state.
Muscular Dystrophy in Labrador Retrievers
Muscular dsytrophy is a rare condition that affects the muscle of the dog. Signs can range from exercise intolerance to episodes of weakness and possible collapse.
Holiday Hazards
There are a number of common potential toxicities and troubles that our pets can get into during this season.
Heartworm Facts
Heartworm is transmitted by infected blood sucking mosquitos. The microscopic larvae that the mosquito injects into the animal's skin then matures into adult worms in approximately 6 months.
Xylitol Warning and Other Toxins
Xylitol is a sugar substitute and can be found in gum, chocolates, even toothpaste! In dogs, xylitol can cause a drop on blood sugar, with difficulty walking, collapse and seizures. It can even cause liver failure and death.
Some thoughts on Fat
Feline obesity has become quite a hot topic for several reasons. One is that unfortunately, we have plenty of “subjects” to study! And there are several parallels between cats and people with Type 2 Diabetes.
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease Syndrome: Litter Box Blues
Many cats today can suffer from cystitis, an inflammation in their urinary system. There can be several causes of cystitis, therefore it is also referred to as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease Syndrome or FLUTD.
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Many chronic gastrointestinal problems are lumped under the diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, other types are dietary indiscretion, parasites, metabolic, congenital and cancerous.
Microchipping
We recommend the Home Again chip for permanent identification of your dog or cat. Although it has been available for years, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita showed how important it can be to identify your pet permanently.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a system of medicine that was developed by a German physician, Samuel Hahnemann 200 years ago. It is based primarily on the "law of similars".
Pain Management
Pain is one of the hottest topics at veterinary conferences in the last ten years. Previously, pain was viewed as a necessary evil. Fortunately, pain care has become a focus of veterinary research as well as daily practice.
Being Mortal
Over the summer, I read “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande. I have thought about the book almost every day either in my own reflections of life or talking to a client about it. I did write my thoughts as a veterinarian on the book, with pen and paper, back in September when my computer crashed. Being a big recycler, it appears that I recycled the four pages that I wrote one night before turning in. So much for my career as an author!