TAILS from the CITY

Doctors Erin McGowan and Matt Cleveland of Blue Pearl Hospital join Doctor B for an insightful conversation centered on the partnership between Blue Pearl and Boston Veterinary Clinic. Referrals, collaborative work and complimentary care are explained in detail for BVC clients who are looking for a sense of comfort knowing this invaluable relationship is a pillar of BVC's five Boston-area locations.

Dr Bruce Indek has joined forces with Boston Veterinary Clinic to offer BVC clients an advanced form of Chiropractic treatment with a focus on the cause of problems rather than symptoms. Dr Bruce delicately works on horses, dogs and geriatric animals, ultimately allowing for better movement and function. Hear all about pet chiropractics and Dr Bruce's background as he talks about his 41 years of related work in a compelling conversation with Dr. B.

Boston Veterinary Clinic's Wellesley Staff is introduced by Doctor B and each has a compelling story of how they got into veterinary medicine and their specialties at BVC.

Vaccinations can be a life or death issue and in this episode of Tails from the City, Dr B gives you a thorough overview of vaccinations to consider and BVC's unique individual approach to each pet's needs.

With the new Brookline location set to open, Doctor B talks with Brookline Doctors Haley Bloom, Jonalyn Gagliardi, Jessica Piga, and Lindsay Gallagher to better understand their backgrounds, specialties, and universal love for animals.

BVC surgical lead Mark Grinhaus joins Doctor B in this installment of Tails from the City to talk about the extraordinary measures BVC takes with all surgical procedures - from the administrative process pre-surgical visit to the operating room and through recovery - it's all part of removing fear from pets and clients and providing a Fear Free environment.

Understanding the difference between a VET vs. GREAT VET is very important to all of BVC's current clients and certainly a consideration for future pet owners. The BVC- Fear Free Way of business is embedded in the office culture and includes treating clients, as well as they do their pets.

Clinic friend and Advanced Animal Trainer Vivian Zottola, a specialist with dog behavior and anxieties, is in the guest chair of this episode of Tails from the City. While we learn that you can't train away a phobia, Vivian and host Dr. Brian Bourquin (Dr. B) share their educated thoughts about a range of topics including animal relationship therapy and canine anxiety. Of lesser note, but meaningful nonetheless, the installation of the Seaport saltwater fish tank is publicly announced.

New Boston Veterinary Clinic behavioral specialist, Dr. Lindsay joins Dr. B in this episode of Tails from the City focusing on our pets' minds. Dr. Lindsay talks about the challenges of boarding, training facilities, telemedicine, and an overview of fear and anxiety - the leading stressors in pet behavior.

Following the opening of BVC Seaport, Dr. B is seeing a lot of new kittens and puppies and has some great advice for families thinking about an addition before that addition becomes reality. Current news has BVC hiring for all positions at Seaport and Dr. B commenting on his recent Boston Globe publicity around vaccinating our veterinarians.

In this episode in the Tails from the City podcast series, Dr. B. opens up about the importance of watching your pet around the holidays and prepares for the opening of the new Boston Veterinary Clinic location in Seaport coming after the New Year.

Episode #6 of the Tails from the City Podcast Series features Doctor B's incredible insight and knowledge about nutrition, pet diets, pet food companies and the supplements available to our dogs and cats.

This episode takes Dr. B's deep dive into aging or preferably viewed, prolonging the life of your pet.