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Veterinary Urgent Care Center Opens Animal Hospital in Worcester
Veterinary Urgent Care Center, one of the first urgent care hospitals for pets in the country, opened its newest location in Worcester, Mass., marking the seventh hospital for the growing company whose roots began in Massachusetts. Staff from Veterinary Urgent Care...
Know the Dangers of a Pyometra in Your Female Pet
Pyometra is a serious and life-threatening condition in female dogs and cats that all pet owners should be aware of. It affects the reproductive system and, if not treated promptly, can lead to severe complications, including death. Pyometra is a relatively common...
Understanding the Differences Between Primary Care and Urgent Care in the Veterinary Field
The field of veterinary medicine has grown exponentially in the last decade, especially since the pandemic. And navigating the continuum of care when your pet isn’t feeling well can be overwhelming for new and more experienced pet owners, alike. Two essential types...
New Heartworm Guidelines and What it Means for You and Your Pet
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects dogs, cats, and other mammals. Caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis, heartworms primarily target the cardiovascular system, leading to severe health complications if left...
Understanding and Treating Pet Abscesses
If you’ve ever noticed that your pet has some swelling under their skin after sustaining an injury or a bite, they might be dealing with an abscess. These are particularly common after misunderstandings at the dog park or in the case of our feline friends, after...
Signs of Allergies in Your Beloved Pets
We all know how we feel during allergy season. The constant need for a box of tissues on hand and stuffed up noses makes for zero fun when the weather starts to turn for the better. Well, the same things can happen for our pets. They may not experience the same...
Patient Story: Ibuprofen Poisoning for Dogs
By Tom Layman, Director of Communications, Veterinary Urgent Care Center “How quickly can you get to my hospital?” Those were the words that no pet owner wants to hear. But that’s exactly the words that were coming from Dr. Christie D’Andrea, CEO of Veterinary Urgent...
Understanding Toxicity of Chewing Gum for Dogs
Gum is a great way for us humans to freshen our breath, relieve anxiety and pass the time. But for our dogs, it can be a harmful toxin that can result in medical attention if ingested by our four-legged friends. Dogs are vulnerable to some ingredients in gum, most...
Protecting Your Pets from Ticks in New England
With a cooler than usual winter and the season officially shifting here in New England, pet owners must be mindful of the prominence of ticks this year. Ticks are tiny arachnids that may seem harmless, but they carry many diseases that can affect you and your pets if...
Veterinary Urgent Care Center Opens in Dedham, Massachusetts
Veterinary Urgent Care Center, one of the first urgent care hospitals for pets in the country, recently opened its newest location in Dedham, Mass., marking the sixth hospital for the growing company whose roots began in Massachusetts. Staff from Veterinary Urgent...
The Benefits of Pet Ownership…and How to Keep Them Healthy
By Christie D’Andrea, DVM, Founder of Veterinary Urgent Care Center It’s no big secret that pets make our lives better! Anyone who has the privilege of caring for a pet understands the health benefits of having them in our home. According to the Centers for Disease...
Veterinary Urgent Care Center Appoints Heather Geddes, DVM, Chief Medical Director
Veterinary Urgent Care Center, a leader in urgent care for pets in the Northeast since 2017, announced it has appointed Heather Geddes, DVM, as the first Chief Medical Director for the growing practice. Dr. Geddes will oversee the veterinary staff and will ensure all...
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