Take us home please......

Hi! Our names are Ricky and Lucy. We are 9 years old. This will be the second time that VACC has tried to find us homes. We were born at here VACC and given a great home almost immediately. However, our owner recently passed away and we found ourselves here once again. We love each other very much and hope to be able to stay together. If you or anyone you know are interested please call 508-394-3566 for more information.

Craft Fair Cancelled

SORRY
.....but the craft fair scheduled for August 29th has been cancelled. For more information please contact Sarah or Stacy at CARE at 508-398-7575.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic machine.

Minimally Invasive Surgeries, (MIS).
laparoscopic surgery, uses the latest technology. When performing MIS, the surgeon creates small, dime-sized incisions that allow the use of a miniature camera, or laparoscope, and specialized instruments to perform the procedure, so there is no need for a large, conventional incision. Smaller incisions mean less pain for our patients, along with a faster recovery.

Here's Dr. Burns in action:

Two small dime sized incisions.

This was a liver biopsy surgery. Instead of going in through a larger incision, this was the better and least painful choice.

Gone fishing!!

Crazy but true!!!!

I'm hooked!!!!

Hopefully he won't do that again.....So cute!

Watch The Road!!!!

We all know that it's summer time on the Cape. Everyone needs to get somewhere and sometimes things happen. Animals hit by cars, are a common occurrence this time a year. Here at Veterinary Associates we see a lot of animals that are unfortunately victims of motor vehicle accidents.

We have recently treated a cat which was hit by a car. Although his outer appearance looked alright with one or two little scratches, the x-rays tell a different story!

This is a very painful break. Hopefully with surgery and rest the kitty will be back on his feet again and feeling better.

So this summer remember watch the road and drive with caution, let's all have a safe and healthy summer!

Obesity

Obesity is a problem in our pets. It can cause major health issues, such as Arthritis, breathing problems, heart disease, skin and hair coat problems and not to mention reduced activity.

If you think your pet may have a weight problem, please talk to your veterinarian about possible weight loss programs. You can also check out this website about animal obesity in dogs.

www.slentrol.com

CARE Doggie Walk!

1 st Annual Cape Cod Doggie Walk for Life

To Benefit the

Cape Cod Animal Blood Bank

Sunday July 12,2009

12PM-4PM

The walk is approx. 3 miles beginning and ending at the CARE Hospital (79 Theophilus Smith Rd, South Dennis)

Pre-Registration fee is $10 a dog

Registration fee the day of the event is $25 a dog

All registration fees will go toward helping to establish the 1st animal blood bank on Cape Cod!!

Call Julie or Stacy at (508)-398-7575 for more information