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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 - 7) Additional Posts (8 - 20)
Do You See What I See?
By Dr. Cory Mosunic, DVM - Jun 02What is a cataract? A cataract is any opacity of the lens within the eye. The lens is normally a clear structure within the eye that help bring ...
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 ...
“It’s Cool to be Hip”
By Meghan Sullivan, DVM, ... - Feb 01Hip dysplasia is the most common canine orthopedic condition. Despite the fact that is used as a “catchall” lameness phrase, it is a specific ...
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 ...
