My Dog Has a Disk Problem, Now What? Disk problems in dogs are very common! We see “slipped disks” in many breeds ranging from Dachshunds and Frenchies to Labrador Retrievers and Pitbulls and all the breeds in between. Without a doubt, it is more common in the short dogs with long backs, also known as [...]
Diagnosis We are using diagnostic tests to determine what the underlying cause of your pet's symptoms are. A lot of different diseases, ranging from cancers to infections can look the same way! We always start with a basic blood panel/urinalysis - this is important for any sick pet (not to mention for the monitoring of [...]
GME (granulomatous meningo-encephalomyelitis) is a fancy name in medical terminology for a kind of inflammation affecting the brain, the spinal cord and the meninges (the covering of the spinal cord and brain). The classic patient is a middle-aged, small breed dog of either sex - however, all ages and breeds can be affected. What kind of neurological [...]
Head trauma can occur in our pets! Head trauma/traumatic brain injuries can occur with motor vehicles altercations, hard objects (such as golf balls and baseballs) and even the tools used to hit the balls. Yes, it is true, sometimes animals can inadvertently, get hit in the head with a golf club or baseball bat! Sometimes, [...]
There are a lucky few of you that have already met someone with these initials behind their name. Let me tell you what they mean! CCRT stands for Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. These initials are awarded to veterinarians and physical therapist after they sit for 120 hours of continuing education followed by a 40 hour [...]
There are always a lot of questions about MRI vs. CT. These two imaging modalities are very different. CT is a better modality for bone and lungs. CT is great for finding small fractures and identifying pulmonary disease. CT uses x-rays to obtain images. MRI is the gold standard for imaging soft tissues, and therefore, [...]
You might ask yourselves why a veterinary neurologist/pain specialist decided to bring hyperbaric medicine (HBOT) to Massachusetts. I first started considering this treatment modality years ago when I became frustrated with the lack of treatments for the many neurologic diseases I see. So many of the diseases we attribute to vascular problems that we never [...]
When should I take my pet to see a veterinary Neurologist? I am often asked this question by my friends, family, neighbors and a good number of people I meet when they find out what I do! Often, people are generally surprised that there is more to veterinary care than vaccines and itchy skin! [...]
“Why should I do bloodwork on my pet, when I know I need a different test?” This is a common question I hear from very educated clients. They come into my office with their pet that has an obvious neurologic problem, i.e. can’t walk! They know they need an MRI – they referred to a [...]
Within this feature of our new website, we will be providing you with news of our veterinary practice and general information about animal rehabilitation, MRI, neurology services, and more. If you are in need of a veterinary specialist in Massachusetts, call us at 508-921-1018 or click here to schedule a consultation. Please check back often [...]
Thank you for choosing Veterinary Neurology and Oncology for your pet’s medical care. As we have grown in the last 9 years, our small practice has become very cramped with triple the amount of patients and no extra space to comfortably have them and their owners wait together inside. After the covid restrictions, we had to make the difficult decision to continue to not let owners into the building for the safety, efficiency, and comfort of humans and pets.
To rectify this situation we have started building an 18,000 sqft addition which will have a waiting room that will be spacious and comfortable to welcome everyone back into the building. Please bear with us during this construction phase and pardon our appearance. This is only temporary and are excited to be welcoming you and your pets back as soon as possible!
