Madison Animal Hospital

08/05/2025

"Research shows that one in four dogs will get cancer, and certain breeds, like golden retrievers, are at a higher risk."

STAMFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Yale researcher is saving the lives of dogs in Connecticut and across the country with a new vaccine that could cure cancer. Dr. Mark Mamula, an immunologist with the Yal…

07/31/2025

Please note we will be closing at noon tomorrow August 1st for our annual staff appreciation summerfest party 🙂 ☀️🍉🏄‍♀️🏖️🩴

07/24/2025

These lesions are caused by a dog scratching or biting in response to itch, discomfort, or pain. The main primary causes are environmental allergy, fleas, flea bite allergy, and sometimes a**l sac disease.

Summer weather can make you feel hot and sweaty, but for your dog, this season can be when allergies start to flare, resulting in hot spots.

07/22/2025

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Credelio Quattro™ (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets) offers a wider range of parasite protection than other brands of its k...

07/09/2025

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PETA argues that the influential club is promoting unhealthy physical features.

07/01/2025

We will be closed Friday in celebration of Independence Day! Let us know if you need to pick up any meds before the long weekend!

06/30/2025

We will be CLOSING early today!
We will be closing at 2:30p and be re-opening Tues at our regular time, 8:00a.
If you have an emergency, please call the office for phone numbers or reach out to Maine Veterinary Medical Center for any time of day emergencies, PetMedic Freeport for day time and evening urgent needs or Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic or Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine for after hours emergencies only.

06/24/2025

“A lot of pet anxiety comes from changes to their households,” Peters says. “It can also occur from a lack of routine and structure and not enough physical activity.”

A lot of people are feeling stressed out these days. Does that rub off on their pets? Many vets and animal behavior experts say pets do pick up on their owners' anxiety.

06/21/2025

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs can hear sounds four times farther away than humans. A dark quiet room, compression vests (Thundershirt), white noise machines or music, pheromones (Adaptil), melatonin, cbd and prescription medications can help reduce anxiety. Interestingly, rap or similar music with a lot of drum beats helps. 🥁

Fourth of July is just around the corner, and you may be tempted to take the family pet out to enjoy the festivities. Here’s why that may not be the best idea.

06/13/2025

Some dogs are significantly more likely to suffer from diarrhea. The top at-risk breeds include Cavapoo, Maltese, Miniature Poodle, German Shepherd, Yorkshire Terrier, and Cockapoo. Most cases were managed with supportive care. Probiotics were used in 60 percent of cases. Dietary changes were prescribed in 44 percent.
Antibiotics, though discouraged for mild cases, were still used in 38 percent of all cases. The most common was oral metronidazole.
Even more striking, 59 percent of hemorrhagic cases were treated with antibiotics, despite guidelines saying they usually should not be. These decisions seem driven by concern for the dog’s well-being and owner anxiety, not always evidence-based needs.
A recent European panel strongly advised against giving antibiotics to dogs with mild or moderate diarrhea, even if it’s bloody. They emphasize fluid therapy and dietary support instead.

Dog diarrhea is more common than you think. Learn how to recognize symptoms and what treatments are available for your dog.

06/10/2025

Typical signs include straining in the litter box or urinating outside the litter box, crying out when urinating, frequent passing of small amounts of urine sometimes with blood, and licking the ge***al area. Cats with a blockage of the urethra will become increasingly distressed because the bladder gets progressively more distended and the kidneys can start to fail.

Domestication of cats started over 10,000 years ago. Our cat companions evolved from desert dwelling cats that were adapted to desert conditions with low water availability. They have maintained this ability to live with low...