If you’ve ever noticed that your pet has some swelling under their skin after sustaining an injury they might be dealing with an abscess. An abscess is a localized collection of pus caused by infection. While they can occur in any animal, pets such as cats and dogs...
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...
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...
Veterinary Urgent Care Center, one of the first urgent care hospitals for pets in the country, recently opened its newest location in Saugus, Mass., marking the fourth hospital for the growing company whose roots began in Massachusetts. (BOOK AN APPOINTMENT OR VIEW...
With the change in seasons, it’s time to get outside with your pet and enjoy the Spring weather. It’s also time to be more vigilant with tick prevention and treatment if you do find one of the insects on your furry friend. Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites that...
Heart disease is a common health issue in pets, particularly in older dogs and cats. As pets age, their risk of ailments, including heart disease, increases. Our experts at Veterinary Urgent Care Center compiled a list of symptoms you should monitor or be mindful of...