skip to Main Content
Call or Text 413-739-6389Text MAP to get directions. Springfield, MA Wilbraham Animal Hospital Facebook Instagram

COVID-19 PSA For Pet Owners

As COVID cases rise, make sure your pets are cared for. We highly recommend all pet owners have a plan in case they're unable to care for pets due to COVID-19. Here's a helpful template to get your planning started.…

Read more

Parasite Testing and Prevention

Understanding Parasite Testing & Prevention Internal parasites may be small, but these tiny creatures can wreak havoc on your pet’s health. As a pet owner, it's important you understand how you can prevent and test for these harmful parasites and…

Read more
vet tech with puppy, canine parvovirus, parvo, puppy parvo, dog parvo, veterinary hospital western MA

Canine Parvovirus “Parvo”

What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Canine Parvovirus "Parvo" What is Canine Parvovirus? Canine Parvovirus (parvovirus or parvo) is a highly contagious virus that causes an infectious gastrointestinal illness in puppies and young dogs. Typically, young dogs (between six…

Read more
puppies at veterinary hospital, veterinary hospital Western MA

Important CDC Toxocara Study

CDC Study Results: Toxocara Infection Is More Common Author: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Almost 14% of the U.S. population is infected with Toxocara, a parasite of dogs and cats that can be…

Read more
veterinarian checking cat's heartbeat

Feline Heartworm

As the name suggests, Feline Heartworm affects all cats. Heartworm disease is passed from mosquitoes to dogs and cats. Indoor cats are susceptible to this potentially fatal disease from mosquito bites at home, which is quite usual. Here are some…

Read more
Bethany Decoteau headshot, vet tech western MA, western MA animal hospital, springfield MA animal hospital

Oral Care for Your Pets

Your pet's oral care may often be overlooked, but it's an important part of their overall health. Periodontal disease is caused due to plaque, a colorless film that contains large amounts of bacteria. Left unchecked, plaque builds up, creating infection,…

Read more

Senior Pet Wellness

Special Care for Senior Pets Senior animals experience changes that are very similar to aging humans. Diseases and conditions that are known to affect older humans also affect our canine and feline companions, such as kidney, heart, and liver disease,…

Read more
Vet tech holding a cat and dog

Additional Veterinary Resources

Animal AlliancesKelley Bollen, MS, CABC (Certified Animal Behavior Consultant)http://www.animalalliances.com/ ASPCAhttp://www.aspca.org/ ASPCA Animal Poison Control CenterThe ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's veterinary toxicology experts are your life-line for critical information during any poison-related emergency!www.aspcapro.org< Center for Disease Control and Prevention –…

Read more