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Post Covid Protocols
Post COVID Protocols: We are now open for clients to come into the building during the exam. The front door will remain locked from the outside and we ask that you call us to let us know you have arrived for your appointment. WHEN YOU ARRIVE CALL 617-773-0008. During the phone call, a staff member will…
Read MoreHancock Animal Hospital COVID-19 ALERT
Dear Hancock Animal Hospital Clients Post COVID Protocols: We are now open for clients to come into the building during the exam. The front door will remain locked from the outside and we ask that you call us to let us know you have arrived for your appointment. WHEN YOU ARRIVE CALL 617-773-0008. During the phone…
Read MoreVaccinations
What are vaccines? Vaccines are products designed to trigger protective immune responses in pets and prepare them to fight future infections from disease-causing agents. Vaccines can lessen the severity of future diseases and certain vaccines can prevent infection altogether. Today, a variety of vaccines are available for use by veterinarians. Some vaccines are administered via…
Read MoreEuthanasia and Grief – the hardest decision
It’s never an easy decision to make, but perhaps the kindest thing you can do for a pet that is extremely ill or so severely injured that it will never be able to resume a life of good quality is to have your veterinarian induce its death quietly and humanely through euthanasia. A decision concerning…
Read MoreTraveling with your pet
Planning and Preparation ***We can provide a USDA International or National Health Certificate here at Hancock Animal Hospital*** Planning and preparation are necessary when traveling with family pets. Consider whether your pet is comfortable when traveling. Some animals, like some people, function better in familiar surroundings. A car-sick animal can make a trip miserable for…
Read MoreHeartworm Disease
Heartworm is a preventable, but serious and potentially fatal, parasite that primarily infects dogs, cats and ferrets. It can also infect a variety of wild animals, including wild canids (e.g., foxes, wolves, coyotes), wild felids (e.g. tigers, lions, pumas), raccoons, opossums, and pinnipeds (e.g., sea lions and seals), as well as others. There have been…
Read MoreFeline lower urinary tract disease
What is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD or FUS)? Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), sometimes called Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS), describes a variety of conditions that affect the bladder and urethra of cats. Cats with FLUTD most often show signs of difficulty and pain when urinating, increased frequency of urination, and blood in…
Read MoreInternal parasites in cats and dogs.
Most internal parasites are worms and single-celled organisms that can exist in the intestines of dogs or cats. The most common worms are roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Common single-cell parasites are coccidia and Giardia. What are roundworms and how are they spread? Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasite in dogs and cats in…
Read MoreWhat you should know about external parasites?
At some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can be extremely irritating to pets and can cause serious skin problems and can carry diseases. Although this provides basic information about the most common external…
Read MoreHousehold Hazards to Pets
If your pet may have ingested a toxin call Hancock Animal Hospital at 617-773-0008, or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 1-888-426-4435 or www.apcc.aspca.org Every home contains a variety of everyday items and substances that can be dangerous or even fatal if ingested by dogs and cats. You can protect your pet’s health by becoming…
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