It seems that periodically we endure a particular difficult period at the Brockton Animal Hospital. It may be because of the demise of several older pets that we have cared for many years. Or it can occur upon the passing of a long term client. But the most common cause of “clinic sadness” is when… Continue reading
Those of you who have visited our practice in the last few years, I’m sure have heard mention of Laser treatments for various conditions for our patients. Previous updates in this column have highlighted this technology as one of the most important and dramatic trends in veterinary practice during the past ten years. As an… Continue reading
In the unfortunate circumstance that a lump that has been removed from your pet is diagnosed as cancerous, what next? That is dependent on several facts. First, and probably most important, were the margins on the biopsy clean? In other words does it look like your vet “got it all”. Of course, we can never… Continue reading
The primary objective of medicine is always to find a cure for what is afflicting the patient. In many instances, however this may not be possible or even practical. For these unique cases there are multiple options available to the pet owner. The various paths of treatment include supportive, palliative or hospice care. Supportive care is the… Continue reading
Pet Hospice also known as Pawspice has recently gained popularity in veterinary medicine. Look for the upcoming post on additional information regarding Palliative, Supportive and Hospice care at the Brockton Animal Hospital