Island Veterinary Service

12/04/2025

We strongly recommend pet insurance for our island pets. Here is a checklist of points to consider when picking an insurance plan for your beloved pet ❤️

Also check out:

https://www.petinsurancereview.com/

12/04/2025

Thanks to H + H propellers in Mass, we have a new propeller! The old one (on the left) was beyond repair due to electrolysis damage from the marina.

Looking forward to getting out on the water!

06/04/2025

Less than one month until we launch our island vet boat - dock appointments start May 9! Please email us to schedule an appointment
Looking forward to seeing everyone out on the water!
We love our island pets ❤️

01/04/2025

Island Veterinary Service has a few appointment openings for this Friday, April 4th at the Peaks Community Center. 🐾 🩺

Schedule with us via email: [email protected] 📧

** April 4th is our last day at the community center. Beginning early May, our boat comes out of hibernation to service the islands pets of Casco Bay weekly! ** Our weekly trips will include house visits and dock appointments to Peaks, Diamond, Long, Chebeague, Cliff, Cushing, and beyond.

See you soon!! ☀️ 🐾 🐱 🐶 🛟

31/03/2025

Thank you, DaySmart Vet, for featuring our story!! We are so glad our team and our clients can use Daysmart 🙌 🛟 🐾

🚤 Since 2003, Island Veterinary Service has been cruising the coast to care for pets and providing top-notch veterinary care to the tight-knit island communities of Casco Bay, Maine.

From routine wellness checks to grooming, they do it all right from their boat!

Read their full story to see how Island Vet is making waves in veterinary care! 🌊

https://ow.ly/Bmjx50VrE4T

20/03/2025

New exhibit coming to town!

Send a message to learn more

27/01/2025

Important update about Avian Influenza in cats.

Since the U.S. outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle began in March 2024, dozens of cats are known to have contracted the virus, including barn and feral cats, indoor cats, and big cats in zoos and in the wild (e.g., mountain lions, tigers, leopards, and bobcats).

26/01/2025

☀️🌴 Dr. Domenico, Elspeth, and Liberty are in Orlando, Florida for the fabulous VMX, a conference bringing together over 30,000 veterinary professionals! We have 5 days of educational lectures, networking, and sunshine! VMX offers over 1,200 hours of continuing education, 650 exhibitors, workshops, and so many fun electives!
Dr. Domenico is most lookin forward to a Ross University reunion and networking with colleagues from all around the country! Elspeth’s excited to walk around the expo hall and learn more about AI integration in vet med. Liberty went last year and is excited to be back again for more lectures and meeting other students (and a free t-shirt or two 😸)

We are so excited to take what we learn from this conference and apply it to our island clients and patients back home!!
🩺 🛟 🌊 🐾
See you again soon, Peaks!

16/01/2025

A fellow island vet!

Vet Tails' Sailing Chuffed

This is the story of the world's only sailing veterinary clinic. https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-puertos-animals Help us continue to provide free veterinary ...

13/01/2025

Feeding Your Cat: Know the Basics of Feline Nutrition

A veterinarian explains the basics on properly feed cats which are strict carnivores, and the link between a poor quality diet and common diseases.

02/01/2025

Welcome 2025!

We will be at the Peaks Island Community Center on January 3 this week. Please email us to schedule an appointment. 

Happy New Year!

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas!
We cherish our island pets and families and hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful Holiday week!

06/12/2024

Island Veterinary Service will be coming out to Peaks Island tomorrow (12/6) please email us to schedule an appointment 

26/11/2024

We hope all of our island families and pets enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday

26/11/2024

https://prime.vetmed.wsu.edu/2022/03/01/problem-medications-for-dogs/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR22ijstOiiYuSyf9G4epFW54SkzA2oTFsiAGNSJg9DldvnSPdDBuQJBYPo_aem_sADph0W4vvqgEPxaRkiK0g

Problem medications for dogs March 1, 2022 Learn what medications may be dangerous for your dog with the MDRI genetic mutation. Dogs with the MDR1 genetic mutation can become very ill or die if given certain medications. WSU is the leader in identifying drugs that may be dangerous for dogs with t...

07/11/2024

🚨 Important Update: Leptospirosis Now a Core Vaccine for ALL Dogs
The 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines have been updated to classify the leptospirosis vaccine as CORE for all dogs starting at 12 weeks of age – regardless of lifestyle, location, or breed.
Why the change?
🌆 ALL dogs are at risk—urban, suburban, and rural.
⚠️ Potentially fatal, even with treatment.
🔄 Zoonotic—it can spread from pets to humans.
🏢 Dogs in daycare and kennels also face exposure risks.
You can find the full update in the Nov/Dec issue of JAAHA, or check out the full 2022 Canine Vaccination Guidelines here: aaha.org/canine-vaccinations

25/10/2024

Neutering before 12 months of age influences risk of cruciate rupture in Labrador Retrievers.

Open access article: jav.ma/cr

15/10/2024