Our Blogs

Triage: Why Your Pet May Not Be Seen Right Away

November 19, 2019

When you arrive with your pet as an emergency or urgent care case, you may find yourself waiting a while before your pet is seen. Find out why.

Interventional Analgesia Part II

November 19, 2019

As veterinary pain management becomes more like human pain management in offering patients a broader range of strategies for the treatment of acute and chronic pain, the interventional strategies and the techniques described below will become more commonplace.

Interventional Analgesia: Part I

November 19, 2019

Interventional pain management in animals is an application of image-guided procedures which benefit veterinary patients with both acute and chronic pain.

7 Tips for Helping Your Pet With Their E-Collar

October 24, 2019

If you’re a pet owner, chances are, you’ve heard of the “Cone of Shame” and maybe your pet has even needed one before. We want you to know it's not all that bad!

Urinary Obstruction in the Feline

October 24, 2019

Urinary obstruction in the cat is a very common presentation for male cats with urinary signs (straining, vomiting, licking, vocalizing). Listed is a general protocol for managing these cases.

My Journey From VA to Vet Tech

October 15, 2019

If you're looking to break into the veterinary world, a Veterinary Assistant is a good start. Learn about our VA Program here at Ethos.

Mental Health in Veterinary Medicine

October 8, 2019

It’s important to recognize the impact the veterinary field may have on your mental health, whether you work in the field or are a pet owner.

Dog Etiquette at Breweries

September 18, 2019

It may have just turned August, but don’t worry, it’s still summer! Besides taking our pups for runs and hikes, swimming with them at the beach or at a lake, there is one other thing that gets us pretty excited during these summer months: dog friendly breweries!

Living with a dog that isn’t yours

September 18, 2019

After deciding to move into an apartment with friends, I received the best news of my life (probably). I would be living with a dog! Now…not my dog…but one of my roommates having a dog was definitely something to be excited about.

“Oh no! Is that a hot spot?”

September 6, 2019

The term ‘hot spot’ is used quite often when people outside the veterinary profession talk about dog skin problems.

The Case of the Missing History – Albuterol Toxicosis

September 5, 2019

Lily, a 5-year old spayed female (SF) English Shepherd presented to our emergency room at 9am on a Wednesday morning in early spring after being found unable to rise from her crate. The owners immediately rushed her to the hospital and she was gurneyed to the ICU for evaluation.

Grain Free Diets and the Dilated Cardiomyopathy Problem

August 15, 2019

You may have heard of recent dilated cardiomyopathy cases in dogs who were eating grain free diets. Read what our Nutritionist and Cardiologist at Mass Vet have to say: