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The Mazunte Project: A Veterinary Adventure to Mexico and Back

When I told people about my recent “spay-cation” to Oaxaca, Mexico, I got the same question over and over…What in the world could spaying and neutering dogs have to do with sea turtle conservation?? It turns out, the answer is quite a lot. Imagine this: Your puppy is all grown up now, and it’s time to be…

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Hannah’s Hospice: Home Away from Home for the Holidays

To be honest, today wasn’t our best day. I brought Hannah into the office with me to take three view chest x-rays (standard views when evaluating cancer in the chest), and to drop her off with Abby and Argos for a long holiday “retreat,” so to speak. She is going to have a blast with the two…

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Hannah’s Hospice: Biospy Results and Next Steps

Great news! Hannah’s biopsy results came back and they point strongly toward irritable bowel disease and not stomach cancer! This was a huge relief and these results will help guide her gastrointestinal therapy from this point forward. Dietary management is one of the best ways to keep the symptoms of IBD under control, so I…

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It’s a Wild World Out There

Spring is finally arriving in New England! As the weather warms up and the days get longer, everyone seems more active, including our local wildlife. As a result, encounters between pets, their humans, and wildlife go way up at this time of year. To help you and your pets stay safe while enjoying this wonderful…

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Hannah’s Hospice: Our Story of Love to the Very End

Even when you first bring your new puppy or kitten home (the blonde baby in the photo above is Hannah when she was a puppy) and their bright little face is making you melt, you know intuitively that this relationship will be shorter than you might like. It’s not fun to think about, but it’s a part…

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