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Veterinary Specialist
Dr. Gail Mason is co-owner of Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates and Portland Veterinary Specialists.
After earning her science degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, she received a Master of Arts degree in Pharmacology from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University where she also completed a residency program. Dr. Mason is board certified in internal medicine with her veterinary interests including diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, immune diseases and especially, cancer treatment in companion animals. In her spare time Dr. Mason participates in clinical research including new product medication trials and testifies as a malpractice expert in veterinary cases.
Recent Column Posts (1 - 12) Additional Posts (13 - 16)
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 ...
Does my pet need an eye doctor?
By Dr. Cory Mosunic, ... - Oct 01One common question veterinarians hear from owners is: “How can I tell if my pet is having an eye problem?” Dr. Cory Mosunic, a veterinary ...
“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 ...
CANINE INFLUENZA
By Gail D. Mason, DVM, ... - Nov 01Canine influenza is a highly contagious (Influenza Type A) viral infection affecting dogs (though infection in cats has been reported). Presently, ...
Why is My Dog Itchy?
By Loren Candito DVM DACVD - Sep 01Skin allergies are the most common reason that dogs scratch, lick, and bite at themselves. Dogs experience skin allergy signs such as itching, ...
