Hancock 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…
Vaccinations
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…
Traveling 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…
Euthanasia 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…
