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Mill Valley Vet Clinic

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Mill Valley Vet Clinic

Mill Valley Vet Clinic is a mixed animal veterinary practice established in 1986 by Dr. Morcom.
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Our mission is to provide quality comprehensive care to both small and large animals, as well as compassionate veterinary services using the latest medical principles and state-of-the-art technology. We are committed to providing a progressive and pleasant environment for our clients, patients and staff. Our services provide for animals including cats, dogs, horses, cows, small ruminants, camelids, and more!

12/13/2024

This video was taken earlier this fall when our staff got their first sneak peak of our new clinic!!

We are SO excited to announce that our doors to the new clinic will be opening very soon!! Stay tuned for the official date!

12/06/2024

Small Business Saturday is an opportunity to celebrate local shops and services in your area 🏬🛒. In honor of this occasion, we have been featuring some amazing local businesses across social media. If you haven't seen our previous posts today, check them out now!

The next business we'd like to introduce you to is ⭐Mill Valley Veterinary Clinic⭐, which offers quality veterinary care for cats, dogs, horses, livestock, and other animals, both large and small! 🐴 Check out their website at https://millvalleyvet.com and give them a follow on social media.

11/21/2024

Did you know that a horse with a moderate hair coat starts requiring additional calories for body temperature regulation when the outside temperature drops to approximately 50°F?

As the temperatures start to drop, especially overnight, it's important to remember that cold weather prompts special considerations for your horse's diet and care. This is particularly important when it comes to the older members of the herd; consult your primary horse doctor to formulate a plan to keep your horses happy and healthy this fall and winter!

11/15/2024

Veterinarians are seeing a rise in ma*****na exposure in pets. AVMA President Dr. Sandra Faeh and Dr. James Harris, at the Elmhurst Animal Care Center, joined WGN TV's Dana Rebik to discuss symptoms of THC intoxication in pets and what to do if you believe your pet ingested ma*****na. Read the story here: https://bit.ly/3UKaWUE

10/27/2024

Uh-oh, there’s a lion in the clinic!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN ‼️ 💀 🎃 👻

We want to see all of our patients in their Halloween costumes!

If your pet has an appointment with us this week, we would absolutely love to see them dressed up for their appointment!!❤️

If we don’t have the privilege of seeing your pet this week, feel free to drop a picture in the comments of them wearing their costume!!

Our favorite costume will get a special shout out at the end of the week 😁👻

10/24/2024

Have you ever been curious as to why your pets’ rabies vaccines are so important? Specifically indoor-only cats? Dr Purdy explains below!

* First off, what is rabies? *
Rabies is a viral disease that can be fatal to animals and humans. It is most commonly found in wild animals like raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can become infected if exposed. Rabies spreads through saliva by bites from infected animals. This viral infection is fatal in all species, including humans.

Rabies vaccination is important to protect cats AND their owners, and as a bonus it is also required by law in Massachusetts! Even indoor cats must be vaccinated for rabies by your veterinarian. Why? “Inside” pets have been exposed to rabies when they have run outside, or when rabid animals have entered a home (most common example: bats).

* So when do we do it? *
Kittens are usually given their first rabies vaccination at 16 weeks of age! After the initial vaccination, cats typically need a booster shot one year later. Both a 1 year and a 3 year vaccine are available.

* What’s the difference between the 1 year and the 3 year feline rabies vaccine? *
Very rarely (1 in every 10,000 cats), cats can develop cancerous tumors called sarcomas at vaccine injection sites. This is thought to be a reaction to the adjuvant (mixer) used in vaccines. Because of this, a cat specific rabies vaccine called “Purevax” was created, this is a non-adjuvanted vaccine for cats and kittens that decreases the risk of injection site sarcoma formation. The 1 year rabies vaccine we carry is the “Purevax” vaccine. The 3yr rabies vaccine we carry is the original dog/cat rabies vaccine, which does have an adjuvant and therefore carries a very small risk of injection site sarcoma formation. Additionally, Choosing the 1 year vaccine ensures that your pet receives an annual physical exam to identify any hidden problems and check for unintended weight gains or losses!

* Possible exposure? What does the law say? *
-Outdoor cats that receive ANY wound from an unknown source (but are not showing any abnormal neurologic symptoms) must receive a booster vaccine ASAP. Even if the cat was already up-to-date on its Rabies vaccine, it still must be boostered and quarantined inside for 45 days. Massachusetts state law also requires the treating veterinarian to inform the town public health officer of the incident and that person will contact the owner concerning the quarantine.
-Unvaccinated cats with neurologic symptoms should be assumed to have rabies even if they were indoor cats. The state lab can run a postmortem test to identify the presence of the virus. Persons exposed to a potentially rabid animal should contact their physician and receive post exposure vaccination.

In conclusion, keep your cat's vaccine up-to-date to protect both your cat and your family!

10/24/2024

Very interesting case! Props to these doctors for a job well done!

10/19/2024

As vet tech appreciation week comes to end once again we want to thank our amazing team for all of their hard work, love, and compassion they show every day 🐶🐱🐴🐏🐈🐎🐐🫏🦮 Shoutout to our amazing technicians - Abby, Alyssa, Camie, Carly, Colleen, Fia, Marie, Matthew, Megan, Morgan, Renee & Sarah ❤️❤️ Take a peek at our post below to see all the things our vet techs do for your pets every single day✨

10/15/2024

Today is - a day to bring awareness and educate about healthy lifestyles for our beloved pets.

Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your pet’s risk of disease and injury and gives them the best chance of a long, healthy, quality life. Your veterinarian can help you determine whether your pet’s weight is healthy and can work with you to develop a weight management plan based on your pet’s individual needs. Find tips for reducing your pet's weight here: https://bit.ly/47BhIkW

10/13/2024

Our team spent today celebrating some birthdays this week 🥳💕 If you see Dr Sugrue or Alyssa, make sure to wish them a happy birthday!

10/10/2024

Good afternoon to all of our valued clients and patients! Unfortunately our team at Mill Valley has been missing quite a few members this week due to illness, so we ask that you please bear with us with any schedule changes and difficulties as we do our best to serve all of our patients with limited staff 🐾🩺 Thank you in advance!!

10/08/2024

WHAT CAUSES HOOF ABSCESSES?

Sooner or later, nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean?

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great. (The diagram shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help visualize the structures involved in this process.)

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

09/24/2024

Did you know that over 80 percent of dogs and cats over the age of three suffer from some form of dental disease?

Don't pass off bad breath in your furry friend as something to be ignored! Dental care is essential for your pet’s overall health, preventing serious complications like infections, jaw fractures, or tooth root abscesses.

Common symptoms of dental disease
* Bad breath
* Mouth soreness
* Difficulty eating
* Reduced appetite
* Loss of teeth
* Red or bleeding gums
* Pawing at the mouth
* Tartar buildup
* Unexplained drooling

As dental tartar builds up on teeth, bacteria travels up under the gum line and starts to cause infections and breakdown the healthy surrounding tissue. If bad teeth are left untreated, not only can your pet be in pain, but infections that have gone ignored or unnoticed can lead to other life threatening illnesses such as kidney disease or heart failure as bacterial travels through the bloodstream!

A dental procedure involves cleaning the tartar off of all teeth, cleaning up under the gum line of all teeth, as well as evaluating the health of each individual tooth and extracting unhealthy teeth. Contrary to common belief, pets do extremely well after having teeth removed! They are still able to eat and drink normally, and they are much more comfortable!

Prevention:
It is important to note that while at home prevention is EXTREMELY important and effective when done correctly, it will not remove the existing tartar in your pet’s mouth, but rather functions to prevent further build up! After your pets dental procedure is an excellent time to start at home prevention, as their teeth are at a squeaky clean baseline!!

Prevention strategies include:
1. Brushing teeth
2. Dental chews
3. Dental water additive

(No matter which strategy you elect, it is important to note it must be done every day! Brushing teeth or giving a dental chew once per week has been shown to be ineffective at preventing dental disease)

09/18/2024

We are in search of a new CSR to join our team!

The Client Service Representative or CSR is an essential member of the Veterinary Team as they provide administrative and organizational support. The CSR helps to develop policies and procedures alongside management in order to improve on clinic performance and efficiencies. The CSR participates in training of new hires, current staff and personal development.

The CSR is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of all client services helping assure ideal productivity and customer care. Their goal is to foster both a positive and
comfortable environment for the public as well as demonstrate professionalism and compliance for clinic policy. As the first and last point of contact for clinic visitors, the CSR demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication, animal care knowledge, and a connection to the clinic’s core values and mission statement.

Our ideal candidate is very team-oriented and works well on a multi-faceted team of doctors and experienced veterinary support staff. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and interested in growing in their position, communicates well with clients and staff, and maintains a positive attitude in stressful situations. We encourage a strong work-life balance and provide flexibility with scheduling to ensure your needs are met.

Interested candidates can send a resume/CV, cover letter & references to
[email protected]

09/13/2024

When the phones are ringing off the hook on a Friday afternoon 🫣

09/13/2024

✨✨Flashback Friday!✨✨

I’m sure most of our followers remember our technicians; Kalman, Nalani & Lauren! We just wanted to give a big shoutout and give an update on where they are now!

KALMAN: Kalman is entering his second year of vet school, he’s crushing it with his clinicals and enjoying all of the exotics that he gets to experience working with. For those who don’t know— Kalman’s dream is to become an exotics veterinarian!! & his team at MVVC just knows he will be a fantastic one!! ⚕️

NALANI: Nalani is starting her first year of pre-vet!! She’s enjoying the newfound freedom that comes with moving across the country & hitting the books hard so she can get accepted into vet school & follow in her cousin, Dr.Sugrue’s footsteps.🫶

LAUREN: Lauren is entering her first year of vet school— her dream school at that!! Lauren is already thriving, no surprise there! Her goal is to become a mixed animal veterinarian, and TUFTS is giving her all of the tools to become one of the very best. 💉

We have been SO LUCKY to have had Kalman, Lauren & Nalani on our team. We miss them all like crazy, but we could not be prouder of them! Please join us in sharing our support, because nobody deserves to succeed like these three do 💕🥰

08/06/2024

“Hey can I steal you for a sec??” 🤣

08/05/2024

Happy birthday to these sweet kiddos Dr.Mullen helped welcome into the world 🥳👏🏻 We love when our job allows us to bring healthy babies into the world… congratulations to Candy the bull dog and her healthy litter! 🥰

Address

224 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA
01007

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+14133239201

Website

http://www.millvalleyvet.com/

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This video was taken earlier this fall when our staff got their first sneak peak of our new clinic!! We are SO excited to announce that our doors to the new clinic will be opening very soon!! Stay tuned for the official date!