From our spellbinding staff to your enchanted pets, Happy Halloween! 🎃
Passive Range of Motion
Our Sports Medicine and Rehab Department is here to help your pets stay active and healthy! Check out our latest video on the benefits of passive range of motion exercises. Perfect for pets recovering from injuries or surgeries. 🐕 🎾 #Rehabilitation #SportsMedicine #MVMC
You might recognize Auggie if you've ever been to Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters. Auggie, proprietor of Two Salty Dogs, visits our rehab department to build muscle and stay strong. With help from our friends at Boothbay Animal Hospital, this boy just celebrated his 13th birthday. Go Auggie, go!
Eye Drops
Our expert ophthalmologist shares a step-by-step guide on how to administer eye drops to your small dog. 🐾 👁️ Ensure your furry friend's eyes stay healthy and happy! Watch the full video here! #PetCare #Opthalmology #MVMC
Feeding Tubes
Did you know we have a series of informational videos on our website to help you care for your furry friends? 🐾 This week's featured video focuses on feeding tubes—everything you need to know to keep your pet healthy and happy. Check it out now! #PetCare #PetHealth #FeedingTubes #MVMC
Spencer
Recently, Spencer presented to MVMC with a masses that caused internal bleeding. Our critical care and emergency team swiftly jumped into action to make Spencer comfortable and stable before undergoing surgery to remove the masses.
Dr. Todd Hamilton performed a successful liver lobectomy and left nephrectomy. Following a few days of recovery under our watchful eye, Spencer was happily reunited with his loving owner. We're thrilled to report that Spencer's recovery is progressing well, and he's already back to enjoying his favorite outdoor activities!
Maggie
The Maine Veterinary Medical Center's Neurology department recently welcomed a special patient: Maggie, a newly adopted Shepherd mix who began exhibiting an abnormal gait shortly after coming home.
With the help of the doctors at Casco Bay Veterinary Hospital, a plan was made to have neurology consults at MVMC. An MRI revealed a diagnosis of multiple cartilaginous exostoses, a rare condition affecting cartilage and bone development.
While these exostoses can be asymptomatic, they can also cause pain, lameness, paresis, and even paralysis depending on their location and size.
In Maggie's case, the exostoses were causing discomfort that necessitated surgery to decompress her cervical spinal cord.
Thankfully, Maggie's surgery with Dr. Gallo was a success! She is already showing remarkable improvement and is well on her way to a full recovery. The rehab and sports medicine team at the Maine Veterinary Medical Center will be working closely with Maggie to ensure she regains her strength and continues to thrive.
We at the Maine Veterinary Medical Center are thrilled for Maggie and her new family. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for even rare conditions. With the right treatment plan, pets like Maggie can make a full recovery and live happy, healthy lives. 💙
Parking Lot Update
You might have been curious about all the construction at Maine Veterinary Medical Center lately! Well, the wait is over—we're thrilled to announce our brand-new parking lot! 🌟🚗
This expansion is about keeping our patients and clients safe and comfortable during their visits.
Speaking of comfort, check out Dr. Karin Wager, surgery technician Lynne Roux, and surgeon Dr. Ezra taking a well-deserved break on our smooth new pavement!
Luna
After battling an acute cervical disc rupture, Luna has made incredible progress post-operatively and gets to go home! 💙 🐾
While working with the rehab team in the hospital, Luna got to enjoy some fresh air and take a break from working hard in a snazzy wheelchair. Each patient gets a tailored in-patient protocol to aid in strength training and pain control. Talk about VIP treatment! 💪
Thanks to the dedication and expertise of the neuro, rehab, and emergency teams, Luna has felt comfortable and confident throughout her recovery.
Keep conquering those walks, Luna! We're cheering you on! 👏 🐕
Ziva
Ziva was fitted by our rehab team for bilateral Paladin stifle braces to help stabilize her stifles! Strut your stuff, Ziva! 🐾 🐕
MVMC
Every morning, we gather for our doctor rounds, where we dive deep into each case in our hospital. From diagnosis to treatment plans, collaboration is key to providing the best care for our patients. #Teamwork #VeterinaryCare 🐾
Meadow
Meadow recently presented to our neurology department with hind-end plegia and concerns for IVDD (Intervertebral disc disease). One of our neurologists, Dr. Maggie Green, and her team were quick to find answers for this sweet girl.
With IVDD the normal cushions that sit between the vertebrae become degenerative and can protrude or herniate into the vertebral canal. This material damages the spinal cord as it herniates/protrudes. Additionally, it prevents normal blood flow to the spinal cord that is necessary for healing.
An MRI confirmed a herniated intervertebral disc with spinal cord compression and surgical decompression was performed. Her recovery was quick and she was soon able to go home for continued care.
Meadow's family made this sweet video of her journey. We are so glad she's doing well at home! Thank you for entrusting us in her care.
