 We recently obtained a new piece of surgical monitoring equipment. The Cardell Monitor allows us to check not only the patient’s oxygenation level and heart rate but also continuous blood pressure readings. It can be used on any size patient and can be moved easily with the patient to get radiographs or move to recovery.
Dr. Crowley also recently attended the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Associations Fall Meeting on geriatric patient care. The program included sessions on interpreting laboratory test results, administering anesthesia, dealing with emergency conditions and addressing ophthalmic problems in the older pets. One of the most important take home messages was the use of vitamin supplements such as anti-oxidants to help keep brain tissue and function healthy as the pet ages. The idea behind the supplementation is to counter the effects that aging has on brain tissue. We all have a pretty good idea of the changes that happen externally as we age so if you can just imagine internally what can be going on! Products like Cell Advance and Anti-Ox can help internal tissues such as the brain and liver keep young! If you are interested in trying these supplements for your pet, please call the office
Updated office staff
 We finally got together and decided we really need some photo updates of the staff!
We have quite a few Michelles working for us so these will hopefully help you when interact with them!
Idgie also now resides with Tucker. She is one of my cats that joined the family from my days at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital. She has ongoing care and enjoys all the extra TLC from the whole staff. She also keeps Tucker in line!
Pets and Cancer: Canaries in the Coal Mine
 In October, I was involved in the public forum at Marblehead High School about pesticide use, our pets and our environment. Dr. Rodney Page from Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine was an excellent speaker and is working on a wealth of information to help us and our pets. There are now ongoing research projects that are aimed at proving the link that if we take better care of our pets, we can take better care of ourselves.
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We have also continued to update our diagnosis pet registry at the clinic. This computer-generated program allows us to tract common illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and other conditions. Although there is no central reporting agency, it allows us to look at trend in our communities and help identify any possible links.
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Some of our pets, just like some of us, may want some solitude during this hectic time of year. Our pets are not worried about cooking the perfect turkey (just eating it) or getting just the right gift for your spouse or cousin or boss. They don’t make out a list of what they want or complain about the new chew toys they receive under the tree. Maybe we can all look to our furry friends for peace and hope for the holidays and the New Year.