Exams
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Annual wellness exams help us stay updated on your pet's health and provide the best care as their needs evolve. Whether you have a puppy, kitten, geriatric pet or anywhere in between, we are here to help you make informed decisions about your furry family member's health. Each patient we meet is different and we make our recommendations based on that patient’s specific lifestyle and needs.🐾
If you believe that your pet needs to be seen urgently, please give the office a call as early in the day as possible. |
Dentistry
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We address possible issues within the teeth and below the gumline. Dr Paulauski has training in oral surgery to ensure minimal pain and optimal outcome in dental extractions and dental repairs.
The following are signs that your dog or cat may have a problem in his/her mouth and should be checked by a veterinarian:
These conditions cause a build-up of bad bacteria in the mouth, which can affect internal organs, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. One of ways we combat these bad bacteria is with a full dental cleaning. Our dental cleaning is very similar to what you would experience at your own dentist. We use dental probes and hand scalers to initially examine the mouth followed by a high-speed electric scaler to remove all tartar present. After, we do a complete polishing and an antiseptic rinse. While Dr. Paulauksi performs the dental, her assistant is charting the teeth and monitoring the anesthetic. Dentistry is performed at the clinic Tuesday & Thursday mornings. Patients are dropped off between 8:30-9:00 am and they return home the same day. All of our dental procedures include pre-anesthetic bloodwork, general anesthesia, intravenous fluids and antibiotics/pain meds if indicated. |
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Ultrasound
At Quarry Hills Animal Hospital, we utilize ultrasound to view the intra-abdominal structures and detect problems in the liver, heart, kidney or the abdomen. They may also be useful in helping the surgeon when carrying out some types of biopsies and to perform ultrasound guided aspirate of the bladder, increasing the likelihood that we will obtain an accurate sample with less risks.
Vaccines
FELINE VACCINES
Vaccines are the key to a long and healthy life. Your veterinarian will suggest the best vaccines for your cat based on age, medical history and lifestyle.
Rabies: The rabies vaccine is required by law in Massachusetts and protects against the fatal illness. Rabies can be transmitted to other pets and people through the bite of an infected animal. First kitten vaccine given at 16 weeks of age and is good for 1 year. After that year is up, a 3-year vaccine is then given.
FVRCP (Feline Distemper): This combination vaccine protects against viruses that cause life-threatening respiratory and gastrointestinal issues. Kitten vaccinations are given in 3 to 4-week intervals and start at 6 to 8 weeks of age, again at 12 to 14 weeks, and last one given at 16 weeks of age, then annually as an adult.
Feline Leukemia: This vaccine protects against the contagious and often fatal disease, which is easily spread between cats. It is recommended annually for at risk cats such as outdoor cats, or cats that share a household with Leukemia positive pets. First vaccine can be given at 8 weeks of age and MUST be boostered in 3 to 4 weeks to be effective, then annually as an adult.
CANINE VACCINES
Dog Vaccines are the key to a long and healthy life. Your veterinarian will suggest the best vaccines for your dog based on age, medical history and lifestyle.
Rabies: The rabies vaccine is required by law in Massachusetts and protects against the fatal illness. Rabies can be transmitted to other pets and people through the bite of an infected animal. First puppy vaccine given at 16 weeks of age and is good for 1 year. After that year is up, a 3-year vaccine is then given.
DHPP (Distemper): This combination vaccine protects against viruses that cause life-threatening neurologic, respiratory and gastrointestinal issues. Puppy vaccinations are given in 3 to 4-week intervals and start at 6 to 8 weeks of age, again at 12 to 14 weeks, and last one given at 16 weeks of age.
Leptospirosis: As of 2024, Leptospirosis is considered a core vaccine for canines. This vaccine protects against a bacterium that can cause deadly kidney or liver disease. It is transmitted through the urine of local wildlife. Leptospirosis is also a zoonotic disease which means it is transmissible to people.
Lyme: Lyme disease is transmitted to dogs through the bite of an infected tick. Once in the bloodstream, the Lyme disease organism is carried to many parts of the body and is likely to localize in joints or kidneys. The most common type of tick to carry Lyme disease is the deer tick, also known as the black-legged tick. Deer ticks are distributed through the Midwest and the eastern United States
Bordetella: This vaccine protects against a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus commonly known as Kennel Cough. This vaccine is recommended for dogs being boarded, going to puppy/obedience classes, dog parks, grooming, and other social behavior.
H3N2/H3N8: Dog flu, or canine influenza virus (CIV), is a highly contagious respiratory disease with two known strains spreading rapidly across the United States. The risk of exposure is higher for social dogs who: Attend daycare, go to the dog park, visit groomers. But just like there's a human flu vaccine, there's a vaccine for dogs, too, that can prevent the disease or lessen the severity of the symptoms. There is one way dog flu isn't like human flu - it's not seasonal.
Vaccines are the key to a long and healthy life. Your veterinarian will suggest the best vaccines for your cat based on age, medical history and lifestyle.
Rabies: The rabies vaccine is required by law in Massachusetts and protects against the fatal illness. Rabies can be transmitted to other pets and people through the bite of an infected animal. First kitten vaccine given at 16 weeks of age and is good for 1 year. After that year is up, a 3-year vaccine is then given.
FVRCP (Feline Distemper): This combination vaccine protects against viruses that cause life-threatening respiratory and gastrointestinal issues. Kitten vaccinations are given in 3 to 4-week intervals and start at 6 to 8 weeks of age, again at 12 to 14 weeks, and last one given at 16 weeks of age, then annually as an adult.
Feline Leukemia: This vaccine protects against the contagious and often fatal disease, which is easily spread between cats. It is recommended annually for at risk cats such as outdoor cats, or cats that share a household with Leukemia positive pets. First vaccine can be given at 8 weeks of age and MUST be boostered in 3 to 4 weeks to be effective, then annually as an adult.
CANINE VACCINES
Dog Vaccines are the key to a long and healthy life. Your veterinarian will suggest the best vaccines for your dog based on age, medical history and lifestyle.
Rabies: The rabies vaccine is required by law in Massachusetts and protects against the fatal illness. Rabies can be transmitted to other pets and people through the bite of an infected animal. First puppy vaccine given at 16 weeks of age and is good for 1 year. After that year is up, a 3-year vaccine is then given.
DHPP (Distemper): This combination vaccine protects against viruses that cause life-threatening neurologic, respiratory and gastrointestinal issues. Puppy vaccinations are given in 3 to 4-week intervals and start at 6 to 8 weeks of age, again at 12 to 14 weeks, and last one given at 16 weeks of age.
Leptospirosis: As of 2024, Leptospirosis is considered a core vaccine for canines. This vaccine protects against a bacterium that can cause deadly kidney or liver disease. It is transmitted through the urine of local wildlife. Leptospirosis is also a zoonotic disease which means it is transmissible to people.
Lyme: Lyme disease is transmitted to dogs through the bite of an infected tick. Once in the bloodstream, the Lyme disease organism is carried to many parts of the body and is likely to localize in joints or kidneys. The most common type of tick to carry Lyme disease is the deer tick, also known as the black-legged tick. Deer ticks are distributed through the Midwest and the eastern United States
Bordetella: This vaccine protects against a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus commonly known as Kennel Cough. This vaccine is recommended for dogs being boarded, going to puppy/obedience classes, dog parks, grooming, and other social behavior.
H3N2/H3N8: Dog flu, or canine influenza virus (CIV), is a highly contagious respiratory disease with two known strains spreading rapidly across the United States. The risk of exposure is higher for social dogs who: Attend daycare, go to the dog park, visit groomers. But just like there's a human flu vaccine, there's a vaccine for dogs, too, that can prevent the disease or lessen the severity of the symptoms. There is one way dog flu isn't like human flu - it's not seasonal.
Digital Radiography
In 2012, we introduced digital radiography to the clinic. Our digital imaging unit allows us to take clear and detailed x-rays. With these images we are able to lighten, darken, zoom, and more, to focus on certain areas.
For our patients, this means less images need to be taken and for our clients we are able to share images digitally with them as well as referral hospitals if needed.
Idexx Telemedicine is our access to board certified radiologists who can help Dr. Paulauski with cases as needed. We have the ability to have these images read STAT (1 hour) for those pets in urgent condition.
For our patients, this means less images need to be taken and for our clients we are able to share images digitally with them as well as referral hospitals if needed.
Idexx Telemedicine is our access to board certified radiologists who can help Dr. Paulauski with cases as needed. We have the ability to have these images read STAT (1 hour) for those pets in urgent condition.
Surgery
We are proud to have the ability to offer various types of surgical procedures, from common needs to complex. We handle common surgical procedures such as dental cleaning and castration (neuter) and other complex surgeries. If you have any questions or are inquiring about a specific surgical procedure, please call us to make an appointment.
Microchipping
Microchips are implantable computer chips that encode a unique identification number to help reunite you with your lost pet. They are no bigger than a grain of rice and are placed under your pet's skin with a needle, not much differently than a routine vaccination. Unlike collars and ID tags, they can never break or fall off. They work by receiving a radio signal from a scanner and transmitting the encoded chip identification number back to the scanner. With the chip identification number in hand, the vital contact information is only a phone call away.
Cats need microchips, too! Especially cats who don't wear a collar. A chipped cat is 20 times more likely to find his home again if he gets lost!
Each chip carries a unique number that is linked in an online database to the name and contact information of the pet's owner. The pet and its owner are enrolled in a database with the corresponding chip number. Owners MUST keep their contact information up to date for the system to work properly. The chip has no battery. It is energized by radio waves of hand held scanners used by animal shelters and veterinarians.
KEY PARTS
1. Microchip holds the unique ID number.
2. Tuning capacitor receives power from an external scanner and sends it to the microchip.
3. Copper antenna coil then transmits microchip's information to scanner.
4. Biocompatible glass capsule- nontoxic and designed to prevent allergic reactions- surrounds components.
Cats need microchips, too! Especially cats who don't wear a collar. A chipped cat is 20 times more likely to find his home again if he gets lost!
Each chip carries a unique number that is linked in an online database to the name and contact information of the pet's owner. The pet and its owner are enrolled in a database with the corresponding chip number. Owners MUST keep their contact information up to date for the system to work properly. The chip has no battery. It is energized by radio waves of hand held scanners used by animal shelters and veterinarians.
KEY PARTS
1. Microchip holds the unique ID number.
2. Tuning capacitor receives power from an external scanner and sends it to the microchip.
3. Copper antenna coil then transmits microchip's information to scanner.
4. Biocompatible glass capsule- nontoxic and designed to prevent allergic reactions- surrounds components.
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