Internal Medicine Case of the Month: Treatment Considerations for Pituitary Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs

Jan 18, 2025

  Two canine cases of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism are described below to highlight some valuable treatment considerations for this condition. Idiosyncratic, Trilostane-induced Adrenocortical Necrosis  An eight year old castrated male French bulldog was evaluated at Read More

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ONCOLOGY CASE OF THE MONTH: Laverdia Treatment for Canine Large Cell Lymphoma

Sep 10, 2024

Lucy was presented to our Oncology service for consultation following a diagnosis of large cell lymphoma by her primary care veterinarian. In June 2023, Lucy Read More

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SURGEY CASE OF THE MONTH: Total Hip replacement for bilateral hip dysplasia

Sep 08, 2024

 

Arlo is 2.5-year-old male neutered Barbet from Canada who presented to Dr. Meghan Sullivan of the PVESC Surgery Department. He was diagnosed at 10 months of age with severe hip dysplasia. His owners noted Read More

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SURGERY CASE OF THE MONTH: Cervical Tumor

Sep 06, 2024

  Patient was a 13yr collie mix who has already undergone a splenectomy for a benign mass in 2022 and an adrenalectomy for an adenoma in 2023. She presented in the summer of 2024 for neck pain Read More

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NEUROLOGY CASE OF THE MONTH: ATLANTOAXIAL SUBLUXATION MRI FINDINGS AND TREATMENT

Sep 04, 2024

  Milo is an 11-year old MN Pomeranian who presented to our Neurology service for an acute onset of seizure-like episodes. During the first episode, he began shaking, staring off, and holding up his right forelimb. He Read More

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Internal Medicine Case of the Month: Diagnosis and Preoperative Management of a Malignant Adrenal Tumor

Jul 10, 2024

  Lucy is a 12 year old spayed female mixed breed dog that presented to the PVESC Internal Medicine Service for additional evaluation of a left adrenal mass. Lucy developed clinical signs, including an increase in thirst and Read More

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Neurology Case of the Month: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Immune-Mediated Meningomyelitis

Jul 08, 2024

  Rolly is a 4-year-old SF Boston Terrier who presented to our Neurology service for progressive difficulty walking in her forelimbs. Case Summary: Rolly presented for a 2-month history of neck pain and weakness in her front Read More

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Surgery Case of the Month: Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Treatment of Adrenal Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism

Jul 08, 2024

  Lucy is a 12 year old spayed female mixed breed dog that presented to Dr. Maxwell Bush of the PVESC Surgery Department for treatment of a left-sided adrenal mass. She was previously evaluated by Dr. Read More

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Oncology Case of the Month: Successful Management of Cutaneous Lymphoma in a Dog

Jul 08, 2024

  Lucy was presented to our Oncology service for consultation following a diagnosis of cutaneous epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma (CETL) via skin biopsies performed by her primary care veterinarian. In early August 2022, Lucy was Read More

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Surgery Case of the Month: Surgical Removal of Rib Chondrosarcoma in Canines

May 08, 2024

  Elvis was a 5 yr MN Great Dane who presented to our surgery service for a mass at the level of the right caudal chest. His owners reported that they first noticed the mass about Read More

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Oncology Case of the Month: Cutaneous Hemangiosarcoma in Canines

May 07, 2024

  Junior was presented to our Oncology service for consultation following a diagnosis of cutaneous hemangiosarcoma made via biopsy of a mass removed by his primary care veterinarian. The Read More

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Neurology Case of the Month: Acquired Myasthenia Gravis in Canines

May 07, 2024

  Opal is a 1.5 year SF Pit Bill Mix who presented to our Neurology service for a one-week history of dragging her pelvic limbs intermittently. Opal first Read More

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Internal Medicine Case of the Month: Nasopharnygeal Polyps in Felines

May 07, 2024

  Granger was an 11 y FS DMH who presented to our Internal Medicine service for weight loss and nasal signs. Her owners reported that her sneezing, congestion, and loud breathing had gotten progressively worse over Read More

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Pet Rock in the Park 2024

May 03, 2024

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Continuing Education November 11, 2024

Apr 11, 2024

PVESC’s next Continuing Education dinner event is scheduled for November 11, 2024, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine. Any questions, please call or email Kristine S., kristines@pvesc.com, 207-878-3121. Please confirm Read More

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Emergency and Critical Care Case Spotlight: Treatment of Smoke Inhalation with High Flow Nasal Oxygen

Mar 06, 2024

  Willow is a 3 year old FI Lab Mix who was admitted to our emergency service after being trapped in a housefire. She was found by a Portland firefighter (from the Munjoy Hill Fire Station) Read More

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Neurology Case Spotlight: Cervical Hemilaminectomy

Feb 29, 2024

  Mr. Smalls presented to our Neurology service for severe neck pain. He had episodes of crying out in pain and holding up his right front limb. Other than neck pain, he had no other neurological Read More

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Internal Medicine Case Spotlight: Canine Sinonasal Aspergillosis

Feb 29, 2024

  Pearl is a 6.5 yr old spayed female Boxer that was transferred to our Internal Medicine Service (Dr. Adam Shoelson DVM, DACVIM) after being admitted to the hospital through the Emergency Service for Read More

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Surgery Case Spotlight: Clinical Use of Carotid Artery Ligation

Feb 29, 2024

  Pearl was a 6 year old SF Boxer transferred to our Internal Medicine (Dr. Adam Shoelson) service after being admitted for unilateral epistaxis and collapse. After a blood transfusion a nasal CT and rhinoscopy were Read More

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PVESC VOTED THE BEST OF THE 207

Feb 23, 2023

Thank you to everyone who voted PVESC Best Veterinary Hospital in 2022 and 2023 in Portland Radio Group’s BEST OF THE 207 contest.  Our dedicated, hard-working, compassionate doctors and staff are overwhelmed and Read More

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COVID-19 POLICY AT PVESC

Jan 17, 2023

As COVID-19 evolves, PVESC is reviewing multiple health organization recommendations to take precautions to protect you and your pets during this pandemic learn more about our Read More

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EXTERNSHIPS

Jan 09, 2023

Veterinary Student Externships:

PVESC hosts veterinary student externships and preceptorships in single or multiple disciplines, including Emergency, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Cardiology.  Please forward CV and letter of Read More

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Join Our Team Today!

Jan 09, 2023

  Portland Veterinary Emergency and Speciality Care (PVESC) has been serving Maine for over thirty years. At PVESC, we offer expert multi-specialty and emergency care services for our patients and peace of mind for Read More

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PET ROCK IN THE PARK 2024

May 07, 2021

  PVESC is proud to support Pet Rock in the Park! Join us Sunday, August 25th, 2024, for this family-friendly event in Deering Oaks Park in Portland from 11 am - 3 pm. The stage will Read More

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