Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital

12/13/2024

Behind the stethoscope, our cardio team found a heart that grew three sizes! 🏥💖 Even the Grinch can't resist the care at Mass Vet. Just a fun spin on showing off our dedicated team , lighting up hearts and smiles simultaneously!

12/12/2024

🌈 Find Comfort and Healing Together 🐾

Losing a beloved pet is never easy. Whether you're a client of ours or part of the local community, we welcome you to join the Pet Loss Support Group, hosted by and . This group provides a compassionate space to share your story, listen, and find comfort with others who understand your journey. 💕

📅 Join Us for our next sessions on December 18th and 19th, virtually : Click below to learn more and sign up:
👉 https://bit.ly/41sGr9S
Open to all community members—let’s honor their memory together. 🌟

Pet Loss Support Group We understand that losing a beloved pet can be a difficult and isolating experience for many pet owners. We sincerely value the opportunity to support you through your grieving process and we warmly invite you to join our monthly Pet Loss Support Group (free of charge). This g...

12/11/2024

Recovering ✨in style✨

Demi, an 8 year old Skye Terrier was admitted to the neurology department for being down. Dr. Silver and the team performed a MRI scan which revealed FECM, or Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy. This is an acute injury to the spinal cord which is caused by fragments of fibrocartilage getting into the spine and causing obstruction to the blood vessels of the spinal cord, leading to spinal cord damage. Treatment for this is supportive care, time, and rest. Miss Demi was able to go home to her family shortly after her scan and is already on the road to recovery at home.

12/11/2024

⚠️ 🚨 Reminder! Today's the day!!!

Come meet the grumpy green guy himself at Mass Vet today from 10 AM to 1 PM in our specialty lobby! This is your chance to snap your own photo with the Grinch—no photos will be printed on site. 🐕

Whether you're a Who or a fur parent, don't miss this festive (and slightly grinchy) photo op! 🎁✨ See you there—just don’t let him steal your holiday cheer! 😜

12/10/2024

Lola, a 7-month old, Pomeranian is the perfect size for cuddling post anesthesia. She presented for an orthopedic CT scan and recovered safely and comfortably with her anesthetist Avery, Safe to say they both enjoy the attention!

12/09/2024

Sophie is a 8 year old Dachshund who presented for a CT scan. She is pictured below recovering from sedation from her CT. She was such a sweet girl and loved being snug as a bug in her blanket!

12/06/2024

🎄📸 Who needs Whoville when you have Mass Vet? 🎅🐾

Come meet the grumpy green guy himself at Mass Vet on December 11th from 10 AM to 1 PM in our specialty lobby! This is your chance to snap your own photo with the Grinch—no photos will be printed on site. 🐕

Whether you're a Who or a fur parent, don't miss this festive (and slightly grinchy) photo op! 🎁✨ See you there—just don’t let him steal your holiday cheer! 😜

12/06/2024

Naya, a 1-year-old miniature poodle, got some extra love from our ER technician, Emily, after some GI signs landed her in the ER overnight. After some supportive care for the day, Naya was able to go back home to continue her recovery at home.

12/05/2024

Frankie, the french bulldog, got himself an early morning visit to the ER after he jumped off the bed, fracturing his humerus. He was transferred to our surgical team, who performed the repair and got this puppy back home to finish his recovery.

12/04/2024

Asha presented to ER after ingesting socks. She defecated 2 out, but AUS showed mechanical obstruction of the jejunum. Our surgery team removed the last sock uneventfully and she recovered in ICU overnight. How cute is that face!

12/03/2024

Leo was transferred from our sister hospital, Boston West, for GDV "bloat" surgery. Leo was stabilized at Boston West for transport here by trocharizing the stomach (allowing gasses to escape). He recovered well and was able to go home soon after!

12/02/2024

Handsome boy, Tucker, a 1yr Golden Retriever was recently seen by Dr. Murphy in the surgery department for a bilateral cryptorchid neuter and gastropexy. For being a larger dog, a gastropexy was recommended to prevent any issues in the future, such as GDV. Being cryptorchid happens to a handful of dogs and is a genetic condition in dogs where both testicles fail to descend into the sc***um and remain in the inguinal or abdominal region. This requires a little bit more of a complicated surgery than your average neuter, but Dr. Murphy and team was able to successfully complete the task and send this guy back home to his family. We loved seeing this sweet soul and happy to lend him a helping hand.

12/02/2024

Congratulations to Tank who kicked cancer to the curb with the help of our oncology team! Tank has been fighting his lymphoma since March 2024, and today, he finished his treatment! We will be continuing to see him for his future rechecks but will miss seeing him so often! His family has been an essential part of his care and has been incredibly kind through it all. We love you Tank!

11/29/2024

Murphy is a 2-month-old Labrador who presented to the surgical department with an intussusception that required surgical intervention. Pictured is him enjoying his AM walk the day of his discharge with his anesthetist, Alyssa. He is feeling like himself again and ready to go enjoy his puppy days!

11/28/2024

On behalf of our team, we extend a heartfelt thanks for entrusting us with your furry friends! Wishing your family a joyous and Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂❤️🐾

11/27/2024

This is the face of a happy and comfortable Frenchie. Crouton, a 4-year-old male neutered French Bulldog, initially presented through our ER department for neck pain and was quickly referred to our neurology service. The team strongly suspected a problem with a disc in the cervical spine (neck region). Dr. Troxel performed a ventral slot on cervical discs 5-6. A ventral slot is similar to a hemilaminectomy, except neurologists must change their surgical approach by coming from the underside of the vertebra (near the throat area of the neck versus their back). Crouton stayed in the hospital the following days for supportive care, including IV fluids and pain medication. At the time of discharge, he was fully ambulatory and had no sign of incoordination. A recent check-in with his owner showed that Crouton is doing well post-op and returning to his usual self. Shout out to our incredible neurology team for their dedication to our patients & owners.

11/26/2024

Take the following safety precautions when traveling with your pets this holiday 🐈🐕:

🐶 No heads out the window of the car, it’s not safe. Pets should always be safely restrained.
🐾 Frequent pit stops for bathroom, hydration, and exercise breaks.
✔️ Ensure correct food intake, don’t be tempted to share your snacks.
🚗 Never leave your pet alone in the car.
🐱 Ensure your pet is safe and comfortable, bring their favorite blanket or travel bed.

Where are you taking your pet this Thanksgiving? Comment below!

11/25/2024

Can you believe this adorable face? The name behind those incredible ears is Elf, a 1-year-old Maine C**n male. Elf presented to our internal medicine service for a consultation due to chronic constipation; clinical signs developed early at about 6-7 weeks of age. Elf was admitted to our ICU the night before his de-obstipation procedure for supportive care, serial enemas, pain medication, and a MiraLAX infusion via a nasogastric tube that sits directly into his stomach. At the time of his procedure, Dr. Palladino discovered a congenital issue called atresia ani, which means that the a**l opening is smaller than usual. No surgery or medication will fix this, but continuation of long-term medications will help this little cutie pass stools more easily in the future. Luckily, Elf has a dedicated owner, and we look forward to seeing him back in the future for his rechecks. Elf won the hearts of our staff and got so many kisses during his hospital stay. Just look at that face!!!