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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 - 6) Additional Posts (7 - 22)
NO BONES ABOUT IT
By Gail Mason, DVM, MA, ... - Oct 01Osteosarcoma (OSA) is the most common primary bone tumor in dogs. Large and giant breed dogs have the highest risk of this malignancy. This tumor ...
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 ...
Can You H(ear) Me Now?
By Loren Candito DVM DACVD - Aug 01You know the tell-tale signs. The family dog has just spent a fun-filled weekend with the kids at the beach. Now he's shaking his head and ...
“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 ...
