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‘We’re feeling the stress of incredible numbers, and it’s affecting people’: Pandemic pets put unexpected strain on veterinary practices
July 13, 2021The backlog in veterinary care is pushing pet owners from small, overwhelmed clinics to larger hospitals with greater capacity.
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Temporary Reduction in ER Service Hours
June 30, 2021Due to significant staffing shortages, Boston West Veterinary Emergency and Specialty will be changing operating hours as of Monday, July 5th.
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Covid-19 pandemic magnifies workforce crisis in veterinary field
June 29, 2021Madison Vollbracht says she burned out after five years working as a veterinary technician. Her work was already grueling before the Covid-19 pandemic. But the pandemic sparked a dramatic increase in pet adoptions, “Covid puppies and kittens,” as Vollbracht calls them, as well as a rise in inquiries about pet care, which greatly increased the workload.
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Best Places to Bring Your Dog in MetroWest
June 28, 2021Just west of Boston, the MetroWest community holds all the beauty of old New England and the innovation of the future. Here are our favorite dog-friendly places to go in the MetroWest area:
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As pet ownership surges, we need to strengthen the veterinary profession
June 28, 2021The pandemic has further cemented the bond we have with our pets. It also has increased our reliance on quality veterinary care, especially as more Americans have brought pets into their families.
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Triage: Why Your Pet May Not Be Seen Right Away
June 28, 2021When you arrive with your pet as an emergency or urgent care case, you may find yourself waiting a while before your pet is seen. Find out why.
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Minimally invasive surgery and the GP: Getting started
June 21, 2021Veterinary surgeon Chris Thomson answers some common questions regarding learning curves, feasibility, how to get started, and basic equipment needs for a veterinarian in general practice, to make the leap into the world of minimally invasive surgery.
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Lost Dog Found: What To Do?
June 16, 2021So you’ve found a lost dog. Step one – don’t panic! Finding a lost dog may be stressful because you want to help without putting the dog or yourself in any danger.
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Arthroscopic Surgeries Explained
June 9, 2021A glossary of terms related to arthroscopic surgeries and conditions. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it is a good place to start if your pet’s doctor has recommended that you visit a surgeon for joint disease in your pet.
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What is Critical Care?
June 2, 2021The Emergency/Critical Care teams help pets with life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Critical Care specialty teams, including our Critical Care specialists, emergency clinicians and nursing staff, help treat complications from surgery, trauma, accidents, infections, organ failure and severe heart and breathing problems. The critical care team is a group of specially trained veterinary caregivers who work
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Two Tetanus Cases in 24 hours
May 25, 2021Within a 24 hour period in April 2021, two dogs presented to Capital District Veterinary Referral Hospital showing signs of tetanus. Being such a rare condition, these cases are a good review of the disease and treatment.
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When Can We Accompany Our Pets Into Ethos Hospitals Again?
May 18, 2021We have been receiving questions about when pet owners will be allowed to accompany their pets into our hospitals again. We recognize that this is a real concern for many of you.
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