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Dr. Gail Mason is a board-certified small animal internal medicine specialist. She has co-owned Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates since 1989. In 2001, she co-founded Portland Veterinary Specialists and Hypurrcat Radioactive iodine treatment center for for hyperthyroid felines. After an extremely successful 18 years, the practice in May 2019 merged with Animal Medical Specialty & Emergency Care in Portland, Maine. It is now known as Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care. Dr. Mason is Chief Medical Officer and staff internist for PVESC, and is also a beta-site investigator for the Idexx Corporation. She is proud and fortunate to work with a dedicated team of 15 veterinary specialists & a talented support team!
Recent Column Posts (1 - 11) Additional Posts (12 - 18)
OH, MY ACHING GALLBLADDER!
By Gail Mason, DVM, MA, ... - Dec 01Did you know that dogs have gallbladders just like we do? The gallbladder is a hollow organ that is tucked up against and is connected to the ...
MATTERS OF THE HEART
By John MacGregor, DVM, ... - Sep 01Myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD) is the most common acquired heart disease and cause of newly discovered murmurs in dogs. A heart ...
Summer Skin Care For Your Dog
By Loren Candito DVM DACVD - Jul 01Summer is just around the corner. Here are some tips to be sure your 4 legged companion is ready for the summer season. Sun Most pets do not ...
The “411” on Mast Cell Tumors
By Gail D. Mason, DVM, ... - May 01Mast cell tumors are common in dogs and are most frequently found in the superficial layers of the skin on any part of the body. These tumors ...
What Is Elbow Dysplasia?
By Gail D. Mason, DVM, ... - Mar 04Canine elbow dysplasia is an inherited syndrome that is made up of four separate diseases. This is usually caused by growth disturbances in the ...
ITP IN DOGS
By Gail D. Mason, DVM, ... - Nov 30Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a fairly common disease in dogs and in people. It refers to destruction of blood platelets by the dog's ...
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
By Dr. Meghan Sullivan, ... - Nov 01Brachycephalic airway syndrome is a common syndrome which is found in breeds who have been purposely bred to have shortened skulls. French ...
“Doctor, My Eyes…”
By Dr. Cory Mosunic - Aug 01One common question veterinarians often hear from owners is, “How can I tell if my pet is having an eye problem?” Many of the people that ask this ...
“Need to Breathe”
By Gail D. Mason, DVM, ... - May 31The larynx or “voice box” can be considered an under-appreciated organ until its function is impaired. Besides producing sound, the larynx is a ...
TICKS! ICK! IT’S NOT JUST LYME DISEASE ANYMORE….
By Gail D. Mason, DVM, ... - Apr 01Ticks are more than just creepy little pests. They can spread numerous diseases to people and pets. The tick population is on the rise, and that ...
HYPERADRENOCORTICISM (CUSHING’S DISEASE) IN DOGS
By Gail D. Mason, DVM, ... - Feb 01Cushing's disease is a common disease in canines, particularly in smaller breeds. The syndrome occurs when one or both adrenal glands produce an ...
