Cape Ann Veterinary Hospital

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Wildon HTS

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Bradley, Katherine

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Phone: (978) 546-2502

Address: 2 Wildon Hts, Rockport, MA 01966

Website: http://www.capeannvet.com

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Cape Ann Veterinary Hospital

Preventive Care

Dental Care
Vaccination
While nursing, pets receive antibodies and nutrients from their mother’s milk. When nursing stops, pets become more susceptible to illnesses because their immune systems do not have the same support they once did. As part of a preventative care routine, pet vaccinations can help protect your pet from life-threatening diseases.
Veterinary Ophthalmology
Veterinary ophthalmology is a branch of pet medicine that focuses on eye care and ocular disease prevention. Annual pet vision exams evaluate current eye health, measuring tear production, eye pressure, and potential corneal scratches. If more serious issues are detected, such as glaucoma, cataracts, early vision loss, or dry eye problems, they will be addressed and treatment will be planned. During treatment planning, all options and recommendations will be thoroughly discussed so we can build an effective and comfortable vision procedure for you and your pet.
Behavioral Counseling
Nutritional Counseling
The FDA is currently researching the possible link between certain grain free diets and dogs developing dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).These diets generally have peas, lentils, potatoes, and other legumes listed as main ingredients, usually just before the first vitamin and mineral ingredient). While this study is ongoing, we recommend that dogs be fed a balanced diet manufactured by the 3 main pet food companies that do extensive pet nutrition research. Choose diets made by either Hills, Royal Canin, or Purina Pro Plan. There has been no reliable nutritional research demonstrating the benefits of a grain free diet for dogs.
Comprehensive Examination
Because puppies and kittens have less developed immune systems, they are far more susceptible to disease and parasitic infection. During puppy and kitten wellness exams, vital statistics are taken and recorded. Depending on the age of your pet, we might also perform lab work to provide a comparative chart for future visits. We also examine your pet from head-to-tail, checking the vital organs for bloating or pain, and joints for any limited range of motion or discomfort. If you get a new pet, a wellness exam is recommended to detect any existing illness so we could promptly begin treatment.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
If your dog or cat has been diagnosed with intestinal parasites (worms), medication has been prescribed. You should also be aware of how this parasite may have been transmitted, and what health risks this parasite and others may pose for your family and your immediate environment. Please click on the link below which will access the CAPC (Companion Animal Parasite Council) website where all the different parasites are listed. If you should have any further questions, please contact our staff at 978-283-3238.
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
Panleukopenia (also known as Feline Distemper) - a life threatening disease that causes pets to suffer dehydration, diarrhea, low white blood cell count, and vomiting.
Pain Management
Losing a pet is a delicate situation, and we understand the difficulty in having to make that final decision. Our veterinarians are skilled in assessing pain management and do not recommend euthanasia casually. We also make certain that the process of putting your pet to sleep is carried out in a humane manner.
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Most pet owners are unaware that scratching, licking, biting, and chewing are tell-tale signs of an underlying skin problem. While there are over 150 different skin diseases that can affect pets, managing skin problems is possible.
Intestinal Foreign Object Removal

Infection Treatment

Leptospirosis Treatment
Leptospirosis – This non-core vaccine can be given to a puppy starting at 12 weeks, with a booster 3-4 weeks later. It is then administered as an annual vaccination and is intended to prevent bacterial infections in the kidneys, liver, and other major organs. Depending on your dog’s risk of exposure, this vaccination could be unnecessary.
Parvovirus Infection Treatment
Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus (DHPP) – These vaccines are considered core vaccines. Your puppy will receive their first vaccination between 6 and 8 weeks old, and booster shots will be given once every 3 weeks until your puppy is 15 to 18 weeks old (depending on when vaccinations were started). A booster vaccination is administered after the first year and every third year following that.
Feline Retro Virus Treatment
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) – a retroviral disease (one that duplicates itself and integrates with the host’s DNA) that causes immune suppression. Most cats that have the illness appear normal for years until the disease eventually depletes the immune system entirely, resulting in death.
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
Ear Infection Treatment
Video Otoscopy (We do not offer this service at the Cape Ann Veterinary Hospital but will refer you to someone who does if this type of diagnostics is needed) – Video otoscopy is used to diagnose and treat chronic ear infections and diseases. A magnified camera is inserted deep into the ear canal to identify any abnormalities, tumors, or foreign bodies that might exist. If immediate treatment is needed, tools can be attached to the otoscope to flush waxy build-up, perform surgery, or remove foreign objects.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Hip Dysplasia Treatment
•Stop slipping and sliding: A common problem among senior dogs is increasing unsteadiness on their feet. There are lots of possible contributing factors, including arthritis, hip dysplasia, nonspecific aches and pains, and the association of one unfortunate slip with more to come. If the problem is one small slippery area, such as a tiled entryway, firmly attach a throw rug with double-sided tape. If a whole room or a hallway is an issue, head to the toy store for interlocking foam play mats. These mats, designed for toddlers, can be configured in any shape or direction you need, and they'll provide a soft, non-slippery surface for your elderly dog's paws. You can rearrange them or take them up at any time.
Obesity Treatment
Nutrition, including controlling your pet’s weight, seriously affects pet health, especially as your pet ages. Weight management is one of the most critical factors in maintaining pet health. Giving your pet unlimited access to food (free feeding) is one of the worst things you can do. The standard serving for felines and canines is 120-170 calories per pound of body weight. If you’re trying to help your pet gain weight, increase caloric intake, and if you’re wanting your pet to lose weight, decrease caloric consumption. During a routine exam, we can discuss the exact amount of food to add or subtract from your pet’s diet based on breed, activity level, and current weight. Remember that overweight pets are more likely to suffer from arthritis, certain cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and skin problems.
Diabetes Treatment
Heart Disease Treatment
Heartworm – a life-threatening parasite contracted through mosquito bites. These parasitic roundworms reside in the lungs and if left untreated, spread to the heart. Early symptoms include coughing and exhaustion, especially when exercising. Rarely, the roundworms get lost within the host and spread to other parts of the body, causing blindness, immobility, or seizures. Without treatment, roundworms build up in the lungs and heart, causing a pet to cough up blood, faint, and lose significant weight. It eventually results in congestive heart failure.
Kidney Disease Treatment
Medicated diets are created to augment nutritional needs for pets dealing with illness or disease. A variety of manufacturers design pet food specifically for pets suffering from allergies, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, pancreatitis, and more. If you think a medicated diet would benefit your pet, contact our office today.
Cancer Treatment
We understand that having a pet diagnosed with cancer can be emotionally draining and difficult to process. Where we at the Cape Ann Veterinary hospital do not treat Oncology cases we can refer you to some great veterinary oncologists who will be able to help our pet cancer patients and their owners better understand their diagnosis and choose a treatment plan that best works for them. Whether you opt for chemotherapy or radiation therapy, they will discuss all benefits and potential side effects associated with each treatment. Our goal is to provide you with valuable information, to help provide answers to all of your treatment questions, and along with an Oncologist, help guide you through the decision making process.

Wound and Fracture Care

Veterinary Surgery
Surgery for pets is very similar to surgery for humans. During the pre-operative appointment, the necessary preparations for surgery will be discussed. If your pet is having anesthesia, fasting will be required, and we request that you inform us of any medications your pet is taking. With some surgeries, an overnight stay at our facility is necessary so we can continue to monitor your pet’s recovery. If this is required with your surgery, you will be notified during your pre-operative appointment.
Declawing
Spaying and Neutering
In an effort to help your pet live a healthy life, we provide spay and neuter services. Choosing to spay or neuter your new pet is one of the most responsible decisions you can make as a pet owner. Spaying and neutering pets is estimated to add years to your pet’s life in decreasing or eliminating their chances of getting certain cancers; it also helps decrease the amount of animals in shelters and the number of euthanized pets each year.

Laboratory Services
Our high standards enable us to provide the devoted care that your pet deserves. We know trusting your pet’s health with a stranger can be difficult, which is why we make our best effort to get to know our pet parents and patients on a more personal level. We implement diagnostic imaging alongside laboratory services to provide pet parents with a well-defined diagnosis. Should a veterinary emergency occur, we make our best effort to see pet patients promptly and provide care as soon as possible.
X-Ray
Microchipping
Even the most responsible pet owner could leave the garage door open or forget to close the gate, resulting in a lost pet. Microchipping your beloved pet could be the difference between having your pet returned and not being able to find them. While it is estimated that nearly 3 million pets in shelters are euthanized annually, some of those animals are pets whose owners were unable to find them. AVID, one of the major microchip manufacturers, states that approximately 1,400 pets with microchips are reunified with their owners per year, saving them from euthanasia.

General Pet Care

Boarding
Senior Pet Care
Senior pets require more care than their youthful counterparts. Because older pets are more susceptible to age-related illnesses, it is recommended that elderly pets receive a wellness exam twice each year, with complete lab work performed once per year. During senior pet exams, our physicians take your pet’s vital statistics and perform a complete head-to-tail exam of internal organs and joints, accessing any abnormalities or pain your pet might be exhibiting.
Dog Training
We have added a few of the most popular articles on this tab that pertain to puppy training and also problems that may occur in adult dogs such as jumping, barking, separation anxiety, and aggression towards other dogs. Please explore the entire series, the articles are informative and are written by a veterinary behavior specialist. Please contact the office with any questions or recommendations for behavior specialists in our area.

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