Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists Dennis

10/31/2025

👻🎃🦇 Happy Halloween from CCVS! 🦇🎃👻

We’re celebrating with some of our favorite costumed companions from our annual Barks & Brews events — because nothing says Halloween like a parade of paws in disguise!

Now it’s your turn! Share a photo of your pet dressed up for Halloween — dogs, cats and exotics are welcome — we’d love to see them all! 🐕🐰🐍🐈‍⬛

Here are some Tips & Tricks to keep your pets safe during the holiday:
🎃 Keep candy and chocolate safely out of reach.
🎃 Make sure costumes fit comfortably and don’t restrict movement or breathing.
🎃 Keep pets indoors during peak trick-or-treating hours to avoid stress from noise and strangers.
🎃 Remember, CCVS–Buzzards Bay is open 24/7 should your pet need emergency care this Halloween.
🎃 If your pet ingests something potentially toxic, contact ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or your nearest emergency veterinary hospital immediately.

10/29/2025

🐾😻 Happy National Cat Day!😻🐾
Today we’re celebrating our feline friends — the curious, whiskered companions who brighten our lives every single day.

Here are a few fun facts about cats worth sharing:
✨Cats share about 95.6% of their DNA with tigers — so even your cuddly couch cat has a wild side.
✨They’re crepuscular creatures, meaning they’re naturally most active at dawn and dusk.
✨Cats spend up to one-third of their waking hours grooming themselves — it helps them stay clean, regulate temperature, and relax.
✨Their whiskers are incredible navigational tools, helping them sense whether they can fit into tight spaces.
✨And did you know? Cats outnumber dogs as indoor pets in the U.S. — they’re one of the nation’s most popular companions!

Whether your feline friend is a mischievous jumper, a cuddly lap-warmer, a midnight zoomie-champion, or simply your loyal sidekick — today is their day. 🐱💛

📸 Share a photo of your favorite feline in the comments below and tell us what makes them so special!

10/21/2025

Exotic pet lovers and owners — this one’s for you! 🐍🦜💚

📻 Tune in to “Paws & Claws” on 95.9 WATD
Catch our Zoo/Exotics Medicine Services (ZEMS) team on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:22 AM as they dive into fascinating topics about zoo and exotic pets.

▶️ Listen to the latest: "Q&A with listeners" with Lorelei D'Avolio & Katie Rolfe.
🔗 https://capecodvetspecialists.com/qa-with-listeners-with-lorelei-davolio-katie-rolfe/

🎧 Browse past episodes in our archive (scroll to the bottom):
capecodvetspecialists.com/zoological-exotic-medicine-buzzards-bay-ma/

“Q&A with Listeners” with Lorelei D’Avolio & Katie Rolfe by Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists | Oct 14, 2025 | Zoo/Exotics ZOO/EXOTICS "PAWS & CLAWS" SEGMENT by 95.9 WATD https://capecodvetspecialists.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PawsClaws_101425.mp3

10/14/2025

10/10/2025

We hope to see you there!!! 🐶🍻❤

📅 Our Annual Barks & Brews event is Tomorrow, October 11, 2025, 4–7 PM at Cape Cod Beer.

Bring your pup and join Cape Cod Vet Specialists for a night out sipping craft brews at Cape Cod Beer, all while supporting The Sampson Fund

10/09/2025

🚨 Update: CCVS-Dennis Emergency Hours 🚨

Beginning October 9, 2025, our Dennis location will be temporarily closed for emergency receiving until further notice. Our goal is to have emergency services back up and running by mid-November.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work through this temporary adjustment. ❤️

Please note that our Dennis location remains open for specialty appointments and limited lobby access. If you need to pick up medications or food, we kindly ask that you call ahead to ensure the doors will be open.

🐾 Our Buzzards Bay location remains open 24/7 and continues to operate at full capacity for emergency and specialty care.

Specialty appointments continue to be available by appointment at both locations:
📍 Dennis: Surgery, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Zoo/Exotics (ZEMS)
📍 Buzzards Bay: Surgery, Cardiology, Dermatology, Zoo/Exotics (ZEMS), Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging

We remain committed to being Here when you need us — and we truly appreciate your patience and support. 💙

10/08/2025

🎉🐾 Barks & Brews Silent Auction Sneak Peek! 🐾🎉

Our annual Barks & Brews fundraiser is right around the corner—Saturday, October 11th from 4–7pm at Cape Cod Beer—and we’re so excited to share a glimpse of what’s in store at this year’s silent auction!

Highlights include:
- A hand-curated Boo Basket filled with fun fall goodies from TJMaxx
- Beautiful handmade earrings & jewelry crafted by CCVS team members
- A couple of stunning handmade wreaths (yes—also made by our talented team!)
- …and more than 25 unique items to bid on (not pictured)!

It’s been such a creative year—who knew our team had so many hidden talents? We can’t wait for you to see (and snag!) these special pieces while supporting The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care.

🐶🍻 Bring your pup, grab a brew, and get ready for an evening full of community, fun, and giving back.

10/04/2025

Important Update

Due to a temporary staff shortage, our Dennis Emergency location will be closed from 4:00 AM Sunday (10/5) to 7:00 AM Monday.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work through this challenge. If your pet experiences an emergency during this time, please seek care at an alternate emergency veterinary facility.

We’ll resume normal operations at 7:00 AM Monday. Thank you for your patience and support. ❤️

09/30/2025

🍻🐾 Save the Date! 🐾🍻

📅 Our Annual Barks & Brews event will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, 4–7 PM at Cape Cod Beer.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barks-brews-2025-tickets-1578064376029?aff=oddtdtcreator

🍻🐾 Save the Date! 🐾🍻

📅 Our Annual Barks & Brews event will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, 4–7 PM at Cape Cod Beer

Join us for an evening of craft beer, good company, and supporting a great cause. All proceeds benefit The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care, helping pets in need receive life-saving veterinary care.

🎟️ For more info and to purchase tickets → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barks-brews-2025-tickets-1578064376029?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can’t wait to see you (and your four-legged friends) there! 🐶✨

09/29/2025

Atticus recently came to CCVS after his family noticed he was uncomfortable and constantly licking at a few growths on his back. Upon investigation, Dr. Emery (CCVS Dermatologist) diagnosed these growths as keratoacanthoma—a glandular skin condition that can be painful and put pets at risk for infection, especially when they’re licking or chewing at the area.

In the past, management sometimes relied on medications like Accutane, which can have serious side effects. Today, the preferred approach is precise removal with a CO₂ laser. Atticus’s procedure went smoothly, and his expected recovery is about 4 weeks. Because keratoacanthoma is genetic, we’ll continue to monitor him over time and remove any new growths as needed to keep him comfortable.

If your pet is showing signs of a skin condition—such as persistent itching, chewing, licking, irritation, or the appearance of new lumps or bumps—reach out to our Dermatology team to schedule with Dr. Emery.

📞 508-759-5125
✉️ [email protected]

We see Dermatology patients at both CCVS locations: Buzzards Bay and Dennis. For more information on our Dermatology services, visit: https://capecodvetspecialists.com/pet-dermatology-buzzards-bay-ma/

09/23/2025

Meet Amy ❤️‍🩹—a sweet pup who was recently hospitalized at CCVS for a very severe case of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, a disease where the body destroys its own platelets. Amy needed multiple blood products during her treatment and is now happily in remission, doing incredibly well!

Her lifesaving donor? Bernie, the beloved dog of our very own Dr. McKenna.

Amy’s mom, Maria, was so grateful that she brought Bernie a toy as a thank-you gift—and surprised Dr. Carvalho, Dr.McManis & Bernie with special mugs as it was a team effort!

Amy's mom also shared this touching perspective:

“Amy is the most important thing in my life. Seeing her suffer was the greatest pain I have ever felt. When I was informed that a dog would go to the hospital to donate blood for her, and that this could save her life, I couldn’t explain my gratitude and relief… Having Amy with me, healthy and happy, is the best thing that could happen—all thanks to Bernie, his owner, and the impeccable Dr. Carvalho’s team at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists.”

Stories like Amy’s remind us just how vital blood donation is in veterinary medicine. Just like in human healthcare, blood donors save lives. 🩸🐶🐱

📸 Swipe to see Amy recovering at home, Bernie with his thank-you toy, and the thoughtful mug given to Dr. Carvalho.

❤️ To learn more about our blood donor program and how your pet can be a hero, visit -https://capecodvetspecialists.com/blood-bank/.

09/18/2025

🌎✨ Meet Holly! ✨🌎

Holly is a 1-year-old Chihuahua who recently made a big move from Brazil to the United States. After spending a month in quarantine, her family noticed something wasn’t quite right — she seemed to have aged dramatically and wasn’t her usual self.

When Holly came to us, she was severely anemic, lethargic, anorexic, and showing signs of kidney compromise. After extensive testing, she was diagnosed with Leishmania, a rare infectious disease in the US but more common in parts of South America.

Because traditional screening tests can sometimes miss this condition, her diagnosis was ultimately made through spleen aspirates. From there, our Internal Medicine team worked quickly to source the only available medication distributor in the US and customized the dosing to Holly’s tiny 2.5-pound frame. 💊🐾

We’re so proud of Holly’s strength (and her family’s dedication) as she begins treatment. Cases like hers remind us of the importance of global awareness in veterinary medicine — and the big impact that tailored care can make for even the smallest patients. 💕