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Electrocution Victim: Rottweiler Puppy Case Study
April 21, 2023Meli, a 4-month-old female Rottweiler puppy, was seen at VERC for increased respiratory effort and eye squinting after the owner woke up to a loud yelp and what sounded like a scuffle. Her owner's called and revealed that they found the cord of the refrigerator had been chewed.
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How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog?
March 28, 2023Most healthy dogs need a bath every one to three months to minimize odor and oil buildup, but this can vary depending on the following factors.
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Interisland Referrals: Steps to Take When Traveling to VERC
March 22, 2023We understand there may be questions that come to mind when your pet needs care from our VERC team in Honolulu, but you’re not located on the island of Oahu. That is why we have prepared for you some helpful steps and information below, in hopes to answer those questions.
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60 Minutes Segment – Cancer Treatments for Dogs Lead to Breakthroughs for Humans
March 20, 2023Thanks to the many genes dogs share with humans, dogs diagnosed with cancer are being studied to see which treatments could potentially save them and us.
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2023 Free Eye Exams for Service Dogs
March 8, 2023The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) will host its annual public service event providing free eye exams for service animals in May 2023.
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Why is My Cat Sneezing? When to Worry
March 3, 2023An occasional sneeze here or there is nothing to worry about, but sneezing that persists or is accompanied by other illness signs may indicate a problem.
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Why is My Dog Shaking? 6 Reasons for Trembling or Shivering
February 16, 2023Shaking can be normal for pets, but may indicate discomfort, pain, mental distress, or disease.
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Mass Vet Saved Queen B!
February 14, 2023Bianca, also known as Queen B, is a Long-Haired Scottish Straight who is about to be 3 years old. But, she almost didn’t make it to her first birthday.
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Veterinary Cardiology: What to Expect
February 2, 2023You have learned that your pet needs to see a cardiologist and made an appointment. Now what? Here’s what to expect leading up to your pet’s appointment:
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6 Common Dental Emergencies in Pets
February 1, 2023While dental disease is the leading cause of chronic oral pain in pets, dental emergencies can result in acute pain and injury that requires immediate treatment.
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Nero’s Law Training: EMTs Across MA Save K9 Heroes
January 26, 2023MANSFIELD — When a Cape Cod K9 police officer was killed and his partner Nero was critically injured helping with an arrest in 2018, EMTs were prohibited by law from taking the dog by ambulance to an animal hospital. Now, local EMTs and paramedics and 20,000 others around the state, are undergoing training to treat
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Dogs and Cats
January 18, 2023Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is one of the most common causes of chronic gastrointestinal symptoms in dogs and cats.
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