The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) initiated a program earlier this year to establish unique veterinary hospitals across the US as Cat Friendly. This program was created in direct response to an in depth national survey which revealed that our feline friends are significantly under served by the veterinary community. Although cats out number… Continue reading
Keep Your Kitty Safe During the HolidaysDuring the holiday season, it is easy to get caught up in shopping, decorating, entertaining and everything else, but those activities can be traumatic for cats, and your beautiful decorations may be deadly. Here are some common-sense tips and precautions to help assure your cat’s safety, comfort and well-being… Continue reading
The time of year has come for we at the Brockton Animal Hospital to to give back in a special way and to say thanks. Brockton Animal Hospital was founded in 1957 in the same location that it still stands today. I have been part of that history for thirty seven years. It is hard… Continue reading
As pet owners we all tend to closely observe our pets. We know their habits, behaviors and routines. So when something doesn’t seem quite right….what should we do? As a veterinarian I always consider the pet family’s observation the most valuable clue we have in evaluating health. Of course sometimes we all push the panic… Continue reading
Well, not really but after recently returning from the World Association of Laser Therapy (WALT) meeting in Brisbane, Australia I was amazed at the amount of research that was progressing around the world. Though primarily a meeting for doctors in the human field, I was asked to be a speaker at the meeting and presented… Continue reading
There is an unusual aspect to fall in New England. For some unknown reason there is an increase in Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease at the onset of the cooler fall weather. FLUTD as this condition is most often named is associated with many different diseases. Interstitial Cystitis or severe inflammation and pain in the… Continue reading
Overweight or obesity in dogs and cats is a problem that has grown to alarming proportions. Although it is our responsibility as pet caretakers to manage their weight, the majority of pet food manufacturers have not helped. In their efforts to provide foods that are nutritious, low residue and palatable the industry has produced many… Continue reading
West Nile Virus; Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE); mosquito spraying in this town or that one……..You can’t watch, listen or read the news without hearing about these vector (mosquito or other insects) borne diseases. When it comes to our dogs and cats do we need to worry? The term “worry” might be a bit strong but… Continue reading
As the summer heat and humidity wind down our cats and dogs begin one of their favorite activities……..they scratch. Or they bite at themselves or rub their back on the rug, furniture and whatever else they can find to scratch that itch. Is it fleas…or allergies? Actually it could be both. As summer segues into… Continue reading
Sooner or later all of us with pets will have to clean up an unfortunate mess. According to pet health insurance company statistics, digestive problems such as vomiting and diarrhea are two of the most common reasons that pet owners present cats and dogs to the veterinarian. While an occasional episode is not usually life… Continue reading