Veterinary Specialist

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!
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The Itchy Dog
By Dr. Loren Candito, ... - Jun 01If your dog spends their days itching, biting, chewing, or scratching, then you know the frustration that many pet parents with atopic dogs feel. ...
KCS - Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
By Dr. Cory Mosunic, DVM - Feb 01Some people experience an itchy or burning feeling in their eyes and not surprisingly a common cause of this is due to a drying of the eye. This ...
“OH, MY ACHING ELBOW”
By Dr. Meghan Sullivan, DVM - Oct 01Canine elbow dysplasia is an inherited syndrome that is made up of four separate diseases. This is usually caused by growth disturbances in the ...
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, ... - Jun 01A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be heartbreaking for an owner. Many owners assume that the diagnosis of chronic kidney failure ...
Nasal Tumors in Dogs
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, ... - Apr 01Nasal tumors are a type of cancer that result from uncontrolled growth of abnormal (glandular) cells lining the nasal cavity or sinuses. Though ...
Vestibular Disease in Dogs
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, ... - Dec 01The vestibular system is comprised of neurological components responsible for perceiving one's body orientation relative to Earth. In simplest ...
How to Choose a Trainer
By Christine D. Calder ... - Jul 01You just brought home that new puppy or maybe adopted a new dog from the shelter and you are looking for training help. How do you choose? All ...