Madison Animal Hospital

08/26/2024

*PLEASE NOTE* Our office will be closed tomorrow Tuesday Aug. 27th and will reopen Wednesday at 8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

08/17/2024

Would you consider cloning your pet?

Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?

08/14/2024

Raw pet food, especially chicken and beef, contains germs like salmonella and listeria that can only be killed when heated at high temperatures...Puppy kisses may be more risky than cute on a raw food diet, especially for children, seniors, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant people."

Like their wild ancestors, dogs can technically eat raw meat, but it doesn't mean they should. Raw meat diets have high risks for your pet and family.

08/08/2024

Beeline Cable is currently down so unfortunately that means our phones are down too. They do not know when it will be fixed. If you have an urgent need please call 614-4239. We apologize for the inconvenience.

08/08/2024

https://interestingengineering.com/health/dog-knee-implant-sugery-pet

A team of biomedical students has developed a revolutionary knee implant method for dogs by creating custom implants based on CT scans.

07/31/2024

Please note we will be closing at 12pm tomorrow (Aug. 1st) for our annual staff appreciation lake party. We will reopen Friday at 8am. 🥳🎉🥂

07/30/2024

We had our 2nd heart worm positive cases in a born and raised in Maine dog this summer. Please make sure you are using heartworm prevention in your dogs. This is a fatal disease that is easily preventable.

Heartworm prevention can be less than $20 a month! Heartworm therapy is several thousand dollars and can be very risky. Heartworms can also cause irreversible damage to your dog's heart. The heartworm prevention also helps get rid of intestinal parasites too! Please Please Please use heartworm prevention in your dogs in Maine!

07/25/2024

😲 "Tularemia is a bacterial infection that can be spread by insects or wild animals and is sometimes called “rabbit fever...Alice said her bill from the veterinary clinic was about $7,000. She’s glad she had pet insurance that paid 80% of the bill."

Alice Shi Kembel is relieved that her cat named Sushi is back home and feeling better after testing positive for tularemia earlier this month.

07/24/2024

Canadian travelers take notice.

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has proposed blocking the public health agency from enforcing the rules for at least one year.

07/20/2024

Pet owners that travel to and from Canada take note of the new regulations that go into effect Aug. 1st. Visit https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/another-country-to-us-import/dogs for information.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2024/07/17/cdc-agrees-to-slightly-relax-new-rules-for-dogs-entering-us-canada-says/74440160007/

The CDC issued a series of new requirements to take effect Aug. 1 over concerns about rabies.

07/19/2024

A good rule of thumb is if you can't indent it with your thumbnail it is too hard.

https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/durable-treats-dental-risks/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2z0B-XRXDdXbL-Nd5ER8qFfxMjoSsd2KEGWHLO5Jr4wCylQT-6HufCIRY_aem_1ytpjxGYJDmvLF2TA6FFmg

A long-lasting treat that allows for less trips to the pet store or fewer online orders may be causing harm to the teeth and jaws.

07/16/2024

https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/the-threat-of-ticks/

The mere mention of the word “ticks” may send shivers down the spines of all within earshot. These minuscule parasites have garnered an infamous

07/12/2024

"A pet may begin to show ragged or erratic breathing and some animals might begin to vocalize, but it is important to remain calm. The best thing is to just sit and be with the pet and not to panic"

When facing the sudden loss of a furry companion, pet owners might not know what to do if their pet dies at home.

07/10/2024

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/pets/a61536072/how-to-cool-down-cat-tips/

Make sure your feline friend doesn't overheat!

07/05/2024

The research centers around a weird—and some would say wonderful—phenomenon called acquired tick resistance (ATR).
Basically, a human or animal with ATR has had so many tick infestations that they've developed an immune response that causes ticks attempting to feed on them to fall off and even die.

As a vaccine against Lyme disease enters late-stage clinical trials, scientists around the globe are already looking beyond Lyme and exploring the possibility of an anti-tick vaccine that could effectively protect against all kinds of tick-borne diseases.

07/02/2024

Please note we will be closed for the 4th AND 5th and will reopen Monday the 8th. Celebrate, enjoy friends and family, and be safe especially with your pets. 🙂🇺🇲🌭🍔🍻🎆

06/29/2024

"...there’s help, such as calming supplements and medications or compression jackets made especially for pets....a little speaker-type device could be the best tool for those firework scares. It’s called 'Through a dog's ears.' It's classical music. It’s been proven to calm dogs".

Billings veterinarian Dr. Edie Best with Billings Animal Family Hospital says dogs afraid of fireworks can lead to danger, but there’s ways to calm pets down.

06/28/2024

Please note we will be closing at noon today for a staff meeting and quarterly inventory count. Happy Weekend!

06/20/2024

"The study highlights the risk posed by contaminated pet treats and the potential for such products to transmit antimicrobial-resistant bacteria to humans."

A new study investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to pig ear pet treats highlights the

06/20/2024

it's too hot to bring the dog or cat on a ride for errands. Please leave them at home. It's too hot for them and even 10 minutes or LESS with humidity with even cracked windows will be fatal.

Heat control by dog are done by panting. Dogs with smooshed faces ( think French Bull dog or English bull dog) are at a high risk of heat stroke due to their narrow airways. Please take extra precautions today!

06/18/2024

Be mindful, it's hot and humid. Dogs get heat stroke easier than you may think.

It might be in the 90s this week! And yes, its June and Maine but.... please be mindful of the pavement heat, cars, and risk your personal pet may have in the hot weather. Smooshed face dogs such as French bull dogs, English Bull dogs, Pugs etc, are at a higher risk of issues a well as any dog that my have laryngeal paralysis.
Remember that the car can rise 20 degrees in temperature with the windows cracked in just 10 minutes. If it's 90 outside, its going to be 110 within 10 minutes, hotter in 30 minutes.

If you suspect heat stroke in your pet, seek immediate medical attention. Do not put ice on them, do not cool them with cold water. Use room temperature water to avoid the blood vessels spasming closed due to the sudden cold. Using COLD water will actually cause these spasms and the heat to be retained IN your pet longer.

Your pet will follow you on hot pavement, even if it burns their paws. If you can't put your bare hand or feet on the pavement for longer than 3 to 5 seconds without discomfort, it is too hot to walk on it. Sand can also be hot enough to burn paws.

If you have an outdoor pet, please make sure they have access to shade and water all day! It is unseasonably warm and even though it is Maine... heat stroke can happen!

06/15/2024

Crazy cat lady? 🤔
Bartonella are a group of vector-borne bacteria transmitted primarily via arthropods like fleas, lice, and potentially ticks, but also by the animals that harbor them.
For example, the species Bartonella henselae is associated with cat scratch disease, which until recently was thought to be a short-lived (or self-limiting) infection. Of participants diagnosed with psychosis, 43% had Bartonella DNA in their blood compared to 14% in the control population. A 2020 study found Bartonella species DNA in 11 of 17 (65%) University of North Carolina School of Medicine patients with schizophrenia versus one of 13 (8%) in healthy volunteer controls.

People with schizophrenia are more likely to have DNA from bacteria associated with "cat scratch fever" in their blood, a study finds.

06/14/2024

"About 60% of Americans’ cats and dogs are either overweight or obese according to a 2022 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. While there’s always the option of feeding your pets less, the prospect of an unhappy underfed animal isn’t always appealing, particularly when the owner is already enjoying the benefits of anti-obesity drugs, as some 6% of American adults are, according to a poll by KFF."

Hi, it’s Cam in Boston. Companies are jumping into the red-hot GLP-1 market with a surprising new target: pets. But first...

06/08/2024

"The recalled conditioner can contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment."

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pet conditioner and contact the firm to receive a full refund. Do not empty the product prior to disposal or pour the product down the toilet or drain. Consumers should mark the product with the word “Recalled”, upload a picture of the product...

06/07/2024

06/06/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100063596859178/posts/971186231677930/

HUGE limited time $15 INSTANT rebate on 6 months of Interceptor Plus heartworm preventative. Every dog should be on a heartworm preventative regardless of lifestyle. Remember, it not only protects against heartworm but also roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Roundworm and whipworm eggs can remain infective in the soil for 7 years and are carried and spread by coyotes, foxes and racoons.

06/05/2024

"We and our guests can carry in the unwanted visitors on clothing. And if there are other household pets that spend time outside, they also can bring in fleas or ticks, which will then hop to the next convenient furry being."

QUESTION: Our cat never leaves the house. Should she still receive regular flea and tick protection any way?

06/04/2024

HUGE limited time $15 INSTANT rebate on 6 months of Interceptor Plus heartworm preventative. Every dog should be on a heartworm preventative regardless of lifestyle. Remember, it not only protects against heartworm but also roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Roundworm and whipworm eggs can remain infective in the soil for 7 years and are carried and spread by coyotes, foxes and racoons.

06/03/2024

"The study found major differences among these breeds for developing joint disorders and cancers when neutered early. Male and female pointer breeds had elevated joint disorders and increased cancers; male mastiff breeds had increased cranial cruciate ligament tears and lymphoma; female Newfoundland breeds had heightened risks for joint disorders; female Ridgeback breeds had heightened risks for mast cell tumors with very early neutering; and Siberian huskies showed no significant effects on joint disorders or cancers."

A new study provides updated guidelines to decrease risk of certain cancers and joint disorders.

05/31/2024

One of our own in the spotlight again ☺️

Game Warden K9 Storm was able to track the siblings through the woods a half-mile away.