Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

09/02/2026

👩‍⚕️📖🐾🌟 It was an exciting day for the future of veterinary emergency and critical care!

Our CCVS residents were among 25 ECC residents from across the Northeast and Canada who came together for a full day of immersive, hands-on training. Throughout the day, each resident had the opportunity to individually perform 12 emergency and critical care procedures, along with hands-on training in dialysis, ultrasound-guided IV placement, and open-chest CPR simulations.

Experiences like these give residents the opportunity to practice advanced, lifesaving techniques in a learning environment so they can return to their hospitals with greater experience and confidence when caring for critically ill patients.

Just as exciting was seeing how engaged this group of residents was throughout the day. Their enthusiasm, dedication, and eagerness to learn left everyone involved feeling incredibly excited about the future of veterinary emergency and critical care.

We’re proud of our CCVS residents for taking part in such a valuable day of learning and grateful to the criticalists who shared their time, knowledge, and expertise with the next generation of ECC veterinarians! 🏥❤

08/26/2026

We’re still smiling after such a great Dog Days of Summer event! 🐾☀️

A huge thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend to enjoy the day and support The Sampson Fund. It was so wonderful to see our community come together for a fun afternoon while helping raise funds for pets and families in need across Cape Cod and the Islands. ❤️

We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make the day possible, including Cape Cod Beer for hosting us and Midwest Veterinary Supply for sponsoring the event. A special thank you to The Filling Station and Perry’s Ice Stand for keeping everyone well-fed, Lady J and Brad for the live music, RAP Media for capturing the day, and Hot Diggity for stopping by with treats for our four-legged guests! 🐶

We also want to thank everyone who donated items, contributed, volunteered, or lent a hand along the way. And, of course, thank you to The Sampson Fund for the incredible work they do to help pets and their families throughout our community.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who joined us — both two-legged and four-legged! We had such a great time and hope you did too. ❤️

Here are a few of our favorite moments from the day! 📸🐾

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Today, we’re celebrating the pups who fill our lives with companionship, comfort, laughter, and unconditional love. Whether they’re curled up beside us on the couch, joining us on our favorite adventures, or simply greeting us at the door with a wagging tail, dogs have a special way of becoming part of the family. ❤️

National Dog Day is also an opportunity to recognize dogs of all breeds and backgrounds and raise awareness for those still waiting to find loving homes.

At CCVS, we feel incredibly lucky to care for so many wonderful dogs and to be a part of their lives when they need us most.

Give your pup a little extra love from us today—and help us celebrate by sharing a photo of your dog in the comments! 🐶🐾

08/24/2026

08/21/2026

🐾 The Dog Days of Summer event is tomorrow! ☀️

Join us Saturday, August 22, from 4:00–7:00 PM at Cape Cod Beer for a FREE afternoon of great food, live music, local vendors, giveaways, pet-friendly fun, and so much more—all benefiting the Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care. ❤️

Bring your family, friends, and your pups to enjoy a great summer afternoon while helping provide lifesaving veterinary care to pets whose families are facing financial hardship.

We can't wait to see you there!

👉 For all the event details, visit our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/189NSdMvSz/

08/19/2026

🎟️ Prize sneak peek! 👀

Here’s a look at just a couple of the nearly 25 amazing items up for grabs at our Dog Days of Summer event this Saturday! 🐾☀️

From this cozy fall-themed Boo Basket 🎃🍂 to our Artisan Basket filled with a curated mix of goodies, there will be plenty of fun prizes to win!

📅 This Saturday | 4–7 PM
📍 Cape Cod Beer
🎟️ FREE to attend
🐶 Well-behaved dogs welcome!

Join us for live music, food trucks, beer, raffle items & more — all while supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the event benefit the Sampson Fund. ❤️🐾

For full event details, visit our Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1J1gGMZMQu/

We hope to see you there! ☀️🐶

08/19/2026

We hope to see you there!! 😍🐶❤🍻

08/18/2026

Meet Maverick & Jaxon! 🤎🐾

These two handsome Labrador Retriever brothers have each had their own orthopedic journey, and we're so happy to see them back to enjoying life!

Maverick (left) is 7yo and was first diagnosed with elbow dysplasia in 2020, along with a secondary osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesion—a developmental condition that affects the cartilage and bone within the joint. He underwent elbow arthroscopy to remove the lesion and did well for several years.

In January 2025, Maverick came to CCVS after developing progressive lameness in his right front leg that wasn't fully improving with medication. A CT scan revealed progressive arthritis related to his elbow dysplasia, and our team recommended platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.

PRP is a regenerative treatment that uses a concentrated sample of a pet's own blood to help reduce inflammation and support healing. Since beginning intermittent PRP injections, Maverick has been doing great!

His younger brother, Jaxon (right), is 6yo and came to us in the fall of 2025 after experiencing intermittent lameness for nearly nine months. X-rays performed by his primary care veterinarian suggested a possible joint lesion, so a CT scan was recommended. The CT showed mild arthritis and tendonitis, and Jaxon responded very well to a steroid injection.

When his limping returned in the spring of 2026, he came back for a recheck and received another steroid injection. Since then, he's continued to do very well!

Caring for pets is a team effort. That's why we work closely with primary care veterinarians to help ensure each patient receives the care that's right for them. By collaborating every step of the way, we can help create a personalized treatment plan that supports each pet's health, comfort, and quality of life.

We're thrilled both Maverick and Jaxon are back to doing what they love—including long walks together. We wish them many more healthy, happy years ahead! ❤️

08/10/2026

📻 Tune in tomorrow for another episode of Paws & Claws on 95.9 WATD!

Our Zoo/Exotics Medicine Services (ZEMS) team joins the show on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:22 AM, sharing helpful tips and fascinating facts about the unique animals they care for.

📅 Tomorrow, August 11, Lorelei D’Avolio, CVT, VTS (Exotics), CVPM will be discussing herbivores—what makes an animal a herbivore, the unique nutritional needs of herbivorous exotic pets, and why understanding their diet is so important to keeping them healthy.

Whether you share your home with a rabbit, guinea pig, tortoise, or are simply interested in learning more about exotic animals, you won't want to miss this month's segment!

🎧 Missed a previous episode or want to catch up? You can find the full archive here (just scroll to the bottom): https://capecodvetspecialists.com/zoological-exotic-medicine-buzzards-bay-ma/