Anal glands are the two small scent glands located inside your dog or cat’s rectum and are generally harmless. In healthy pets, these glands empty naturally during your pet’s bowel movement. But some pet’s glands can become blocked, infected, or impacted, which leads...
Even though many folks jokingly say that summer ends after the 4th of July in New England, we know that we are still in the dog days of summer! The heat will stick around well into September and for our pets that means a lingering risk of heat stroke. Late summer and...
When your pet needs surgery, there can be long lead times to get your pet in for their procedure in general practice or at a 24/7 emergency medical center. Depending on the severity of the injury or illness or procedure that is needed, there could be times when your...
When people think about pets, the first thing that comes to mind is a dog or a cat. But owning a bearded dragon, sugar glider, hedgehog, guinea pig, snake, or any other form of exotic animal can be a uniquely rewarding experience. It’s important to know that they...
When you notice a strange lump under your dog’s skin it is only natural to worry. One common cause of these lumps is a sebaceous cyst. These are benign (non-cancerous) growths that form when a hair follicle or oil gland becomes blocked. While these cysts are often...
Bodhi is a 11-month old Rhodesian Ridgeback and the excitement level of getting a new Kong toy was almost too much for him. How much? He enjoyed his new toy so much that he swallowed it whole and needed surgery at Veterinary Urgent Care Center of Braintree to have it...
