Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

10/07/2026

🚜🏗️🚧👷🏻‍♂️Big things are taking shape at our Buzzards Bay hospital!

If you’ve visited us recently, you’ve likely noticed the construction happening alongside our current hospital. A new addition is now underway, which will be followed by renovations to our existing building.

This expansion will provide our team with more space and resources to care for more patients, increase availability, and continue growing our specialty and emergency services. As part of this growth, we’ll be expanding our Emergency & Critical Care, Cardiology, and Diagnostic Imaging services, with plans to introduce Neurology services in the future.

We’re incredibly excited about what’s ahead and what it will mean for our patients, our veterinary partners, and community. Thank you for your patience as construction continues—we look forward to sharing more updates as the project takes shape!

10/01/2026

Meet Pickle, a 4-month-old linneolated parakeet! 🦜💚

Pickle recently came to see Dr. Berg and our Zoo/Exotic Medicine (ZEMS) team for their very first veterinary visit to establish care with us.

Primary care is an important part of what our ZEMS team does at CCVS. Exotic pets have unique needs, and caring for a parrot can look very different from caring for a dog or cat. From nutrition and enclosure design to behavior and enrichment, there is a lot that goes into helping these incredible animals live happy, healthy lives.

Our ZEMS team spends a full hour with each new patient, evaluating their health while also taking the time to discuss the many aspects of their care with their family. During Pickle’s first visit, Dr. Berg discovered some congenital abnormalities affecting their legs that may require special accommodations as they get older. Pickle also received a health certificate so they can safely board at a parrot boarding facility.

While our team loves the challenge of complex referral and emergency cases, we’re equally passionate about seeing exotic pets when they’re healthy. Establishing care early gives us the opportunity to identify concerns, provide education, and help set our patients up for the longest, healthiest, and most fulfilling lives possible.

Learn more about Zoo/Exotic Medicine Services at CCVS: https://capecodvetspecialists.com/zoological-exotic-medicine-buzzards-bay-ma/

09/23/2026

Meet Nova! 🐕🖤

This sweet girl is a 3-year-old Labrador Retriever who recently visited CCVS to see Dr. Ulfelder for a laparoscopic spay and prophylactic gastropexy — and, as you can see, she has some feelings about the dreaded “cone of shame" 😅

Unlike a traditional spay, a laparoscopic spay is minimally invasive and performed through just two small incisions. This can mean less discomfort, a quicker recovery, and a faster return to normal activity.

Nova also had a prophylactic gastropexy, a procedure that helps reduce the risk of gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), commonly known as bloat. GDV is a life-threatening emergency in which the stomach becomes distended and twists, cutting off blood flow. A gastropexy helps prevent the stomach from twisting and can be especially beneficial for larger, deep-chested dogs that are at higher risk.

Nova was able to head home the same day. We loved having her at CCVS and are wishing her all the best as she gets back to her normal routine! 🐾

Cases like Nova’s are just one example of the advanced surgical care available at CCVS. Our board-certified surgeons are highly skilled and experienced in a wide range of procedures, from minimally invasive surgery to more complex and emergent cases, with the support of our dedicated veterinary team and 24/7 emergency services.

Learn more about our Surgery services at CCVS:
https://capecodvetspecialists.com/pet-surgery-buzzards-bay-ma/

09/15/2026

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09/10/2026

Meet Mr. Quinn! 🐕💙

Quinn is an 8-year-old Golden Retriever who was seen by Dr. Carvalho with our Internal Medicine team. At the time, Quinn was carrying some extra weight and his coat had become dry and thin.

Based on these changes, Dr. Carvalho recommended adding a T4 test to his bloodwork to evaluate his thyroid function. The results revealed that Quinn had hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.

Quinn was started on levothyroxine to help manage his condition — and what a transformation! ✨

Since beginning treatment, Quinn has lost 40 pounds, his coat has become soft and fluffy again, and his family says he even has his “puppy” energy back! 🐾

Swipe through to see Quinn before treatment and his transformation afterward. 💙 This sweet boy is feeling like a whole new pup and living his best life!

Stories like Quinn’s are a great reminder that changes in a pet’s weight, coat, or energy level can sometimes provide important clues about what may be happening beneath the surface.

09/02/2026

👩‍⚕️📖🐾🌟 It was an exciting day for the future of veterinary emergency and critical care!

Our CCVS residents were among 25 ECC residents from across the Northeast and Canada who came together for a full day of immersive, hands-on training. Throughout the day, each resident had the opportunity to individually perform 12 emergency and critical care procedures, along with hands-on training in dialysis, ultrasound-guided IV placement, and open-chest CPR simulations.

Experiences like these give residents the opportunity to practice advanced, lifesaving techniques in a learning environment so they can return to their hospitals with greater experience and confidence when caring for critically ill patients.

Just as exciting was seeing how engaged this group of residents was throughout the day. Their enthusiasm, dedication, and eagerness to learn left everyone involved feeling incredibly excited about the future of veterinary emergency and critical care.

We’re proud of our CCVS residents for taking part in such a valuable day of learning and grateful to the criticalists who shared their time, knowledge, and expertise with the next generation of ECC veterinarians! 🏥❤

08/26/2026

We’re still smiling after such a great Dog Days of Summer event! 🐾☀️

A huge thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend to enjoy the day and support The Sampson Fund. It was so wonderful to see our community come together for a fun afternoon while helping raise funds for pets and families in need across Cape Cod and the Islands. ❤️

We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make the day possible, including Cape Cod B**r for hosting us and Midwest Veterinary Supply for sponsoring the event. A special thank you to The Filling Station and Perry’s Ice Stand for keeping everyone well-fed, Lady J and Brad for the live music, RAP Media for capturing the day, and Hot Diggity for stopping by with treats for our four-legged guests! 🐶

We also want to thank everyone who donated items, contributed, volunteered, or lent a hand along the way. And, of course, thank you to The Sampson Fund for the incredible work they do to help pets and their families throughout our community.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who joined us — both two-legged and four-legged! We had such a great time and hope you did too. ❤️

Here are a few of our favorite moments from the day! 📸🐾

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Today, we’re celebrating the pups who fill our lives with companionship, comfort, laughter, and unconditional love. Whether they’re curled up beside us on the couch, joining us on our favorite adventures, or simply greeting us at the door with a wagging tail, dogs have a special way of becoming part of the family. ❤️

National Dog Day is also an opportunity to recognize dogs of all breeds and backgrounds and raise awareness for those still waiting to find loving homes.

At CCVS, we feel incredibly lucky to care for so many wonderful dogs and to be a part of their lives when they need us most.

Give your pup a little extra love from us today—and help us celebrate by sharing a photo of your dog in the comments! 🐶🐾

08/24/2026