The VUCC Blog

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Tips for Socializing Your Pet Bird

Tips for Socializing Your Pet Bird

On #NationalPetBirdDay, Dr. Erika Cervasio of VUCC Quincy offers some tips on how best to socialize your bird in your home. Dr. Cervasio is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), specializing in Avian, Canine and Feline Practice. Birds...

When Should You Spay or Neuter Your Pet

When Should You Spay or Neuter Your Pet

Now that I’m a few months into having my new pup, Parsley, I get asked the question a lot by folks who also have younger animals...”When should I spay or neuter my animal?” It’s a great question and it comes with so many different factors to consider. Personally, I...

Creating Routine for Your New Puppy

Creating Routine for Your New Puppy

Veterinary Urgent Care Center knows that you have a million questions when it comes to welcoming a new puppy into your home. Our very own Katie Holmes, DVM, is a veterinarian at VUCC Quincy and recently welcomed Parsley, an adorable yellow lab, into her life. Dr....

Importance of Heartworm Prevention

Importance of Heartworm Prevention

Heartworm disease was once less common here in New England, but with the influx of pets coming from the southern states we have seen more prevalent cases in dogs, cats, and even exotic mammals. Heartworm disease is a serious disease that can become fatal if not...

Tips for Life With a New Puppy

Tips for Life With a New Puppy

Veterinary Urgent Care Center knows that you have a million questions when it comes to welcoming a new puppy into your home. Our very own Katie Holmes, DVM, is a veterinarian at VUCC Quincy and recently welcomed Parsley, an adorable golden lab, into her life. Dr....

Pets and Fireworks Don’t Mix

Pets and Fireworks Don’t Mix

There is nothing more symbolic of summer than fireworks. Watching the sky light up with beautiful colors can be a great time for us humans. Our pets, not so much.  If your pet gets anxious, nervous, frightened or tries to run and hide when they hear a loud noise in...

How to Host a Safe BBQ for your Pets

How to Host a Safe BBQ for your Pets

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer. And yes, that means the return of backyard barbecues! It’s a great chance for us to get friends, families, and even our pets together to celebrate, kick back, and relax in the nice weather. But not everything...

Tips to Handle Heat Stroke in Dogs

Tips to Handle Heat Stroke in Dogs

When the weather gets hot, we can find ways to cool off. Unfortunately for our dogs, that’s not the case.  Our dogs are wearing winter coats all year round. When we experience consistently high temperatures, it can be very hard for our pups to function in the heat. ...

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