Freeport Veterinary Medical Center

05/29/2026

Thank you Shari Boykin! You made our Friday that much better :)

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

From all of us at Freeport Veterinary Medical Center, thank you to those who have served and continue to serve. We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday spent with family, friends, and furry loved ones. ❤️🤍

05/14/2026

We are always so excited to share our love of our amazing profession with students. Hopefully one day, they will join us as future colleagues! ❤️ 🐾

05/12/2026

We must all be diligent in the coming weeks and months. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BAdoLcuLV/

05/10/2026

To all you wonderful moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day!!!

05/05/2026

🐾 Tuesday Grooming Special 🐾

10% OFF BASIC GROOMING SERVICES

We’re making it easier to keep your pet clean, comfortable, and healthy!

Available Services Include:
* Nail Trims
* Ear Cleaning
* A**l Gland Expression
* Basic Hygiene Grooming
* Baths

Regular grooming helps support your pet’s overall health and well-being!

🗓️ Every Tuesday
📍 In-office grooming services
⏰ By Appointment Only- Limited Availability

Call the clinic or stop by the front desk to schedule your pet’s visit!

04/25/2026

04/19/2026

Cats are uniquely vulnerable due to their grooming behavior. To***co smoke particles accumulate on their fur and are subsequently ingested, resulting in repeated oral and systemic exposure over time.

Higher risk has been observed in cats living in smoking households, particularly those exposed for five or more years or in homes with multiple smokers, compared to cats in non-smoking environments. Cats whose owners smoked 1–19 ci******es per day demonstrated a significant fourfold increase in the risk of oral squamous cell carcinoma.

The risk is not limited to oral tumors. Cats exposed to household to***co smoke have a 2.4-fold increased risk of malignant lymphoma (95% confidence interval: 1.2–4.5), rising to 3.2-fold after five or more years of exposure (95% confidence interval: 1.5–6.9). Notably, risk increases in a dose- and duration-dependent manner.

Beyond carcinogenesis, to***co smoke exposure disrupts the balance between oxidants and antioxidants in cats. Significant increases have been reported in total oxidant levels, oxidative stress index, lipid hydroperoxides, protein carbonyls, and advanced oxidative protein products, alongside decreased total antioxidant capacity and reduced antioxidant enzyme activity.

In parallel, exposed cats exhibit elevated pro-inflammatory signaling molecules, including interferon gamma, interleukin-1 beta, interleukin-2, and interleukin-6, indicating activation of systemic inflammatory pathways.

Bertone ER, Snyder LA, Moore AS. 2003. Environmental and lifestyle risk factors for oral SCC in cats. J Vet Intern Med.
Bertone ER, Snyder LA, Moore AS. 2002. Environmental to***co smoke and lymphoma risk in cats. Am J Epidemiol.
Köseoğlu E, Yıldırım F, et al. 2023. To***co smoke induces oxidative stress in cats. Vet Res Forum.

04/05/2026

Wishing you all a Happy Easter!!! May it be a blessed day of rest and peace in your life. And if you happen to find a few candy filled eggs, even better!

03/20/2026

Pretty Scary Situation - drugs purchased through third parties, or without a prescription can often be adulterated or inauthentic putting your pets health in danger. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DtY29uEgR/

According to a recent report by Veterinary Information Network (VIN), "anti-itch" drugs purchased from allegedly deceptive websites have sent several pets into veterinary clinics with serious health complications.

The website "WagLabs" purported to sell the powerful immunosuppressant cyclosporine, which typically can only be obtained through a veterinarian prescription. One pet owner reported giving the WagLabs medication to his dog; soon after, his pet became lethargic and developed extreme thirst, a ravenous appetite, and increased urination. Upon further inspection, bloodwork showed an alarming elevation of liver enzymes, indicating possible liver damage. Testimonies on the website Trustpilot, a review platform, further allege that several dogs experienced "terrible side effects" after taking the WagLabs capsules, with one going into "major organ failure" and needing to be euthanized.

Due to the extreme side effects, there is reason to doubt that the product was actually—or only—cyclosporine.

VIN News further reports that another website called Millionaire Mutt is suspected to be run by the same entity behind WagLabs. Millionaire Mutt sold "oclacitinib chewable tablets," a product mimicking another strong immunosuppressant that can only be obtained via veterinarian. The websites seem to have reached some buyers by running targeted advertisements on Facebook offering allergy relief for dogs.

The American College of Veterinary Dermatology filed a complaint against WagLabs with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; about a month later, the supposed "cyclosporine" product has been removed from the website. The "oclacitinib chewable tablets" no longer exist on Millionaire Mutt, either.

If you are a pet owner searching for allergy relief for your dog, please do not start your pet on any medications or supplements without consulting your veterinarian first. Do not automatically trust that the products you see online will be safe for your pet to consume, and purchase medications only through verified pharmacies.

The full story can be found at VIN News Service.