Boxborough Veterinary services

At Family Friends Veterinary , we perform a wide variety of services to help you take care of your pet. Read below to learn more about some of the services we offer.
Pet Wellness Services
WELLNESS EXAMS
  Pets benefit greatly from regular wellness examinations. Since our pets age significantly faster than us, we recommend that all pets receive an examination at least once a year. As they get older or as medical issues arise, frequent...
LIFESTAGE WELLNESS
  Your pet's health care needs change as they age. Puppies and kittens have health needs that are different from adult and senior pets.   As puppies and kittens grow older, their health care needs change. Your pet enters...
VACCINATIONS
  Vaccinations are an important tool in your pet’s preventative health care plan. We create vaccine protocols for your pet that revolve around their unique lifestyle and risk factors, as well as your personal concerns and...
MEDICAL CARE
  We provide complete care for pets, including services in the areas of ophthalmology, dermatology, allergy, urology, gastroenterology, and hematology.   Our diagnostic services are always available to evaluate the needs of...
PARASITE PREVENTION
  Heartworm disease is a life-threatening illness that is transmitted through mosquitoes.  Heartworm disease is extremely serious and the treatments can have serious side effects.  Thankfully, Heartworm disease can be easily...
MICROCHIPPING
To ensure that your pet returns home safely, you should ask us about microchipping. Microchipping is a safe and effective way to be reunited with your pet if they are lost or leave home.   Microchips are implanted into your pet’s...
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
RADIOLOGY AND ULTRASOUNDS
Radiographs (X-rays) are used to evaluate and diagnose problems within your pet’s internal organ system, including the heart, lungs, and abdominal organs, as well as orthopedic problems. Radiographs aid in the diagnosis of many conditions,...
Dental Care
WHY PET DENTAL CARE IS IMPORTANT
Dental disease is the most common disease seen by veterinarians. In fact, 70% to 85% of pets over the age of 2 have some form of dental disease.   Poor dental hygiene can be the cause of serious systemic health problems for your pet. If...
TEETH CLEANING
As you can imagine, visits to the dentist are quite different for us than our canine and feline family members. Not only have we been taking care of our teeth on a daily basis for years, but also most of us have the ability to sit still and keep...
LASER THERAPY
LASER THERAPY
At Family Friends Veterinary Hospital & Kennel, your pet is our priority. We are proud to be one of the few veterinary hospitals in the area offering Class IV Laser Therapy for dogs and cats.   Laser therapy is a non-surgical and...
Cryosurgery
CRYOSURGERY
Cryosurgery is not your typical "surgical procedure." It is a non-invasive treatment in which unsightly skin lesions such as warts, skin tags, and papillomas are removed from your cat or dog.    This same day procedure...
Lab & Pharmacy
LABORATORY TESTING
  Unfortunately, your pet cannot speak to you about discomfort, sickness, or complex matters. This is why it’s important to get regular exams, do routine blood testing, and diagnostic testing. We are equipped with a sophisticated...
PHARMACY
  Your pet's medications can be filled right in our office! We carry an extensive inventory of veterinary pharmaceutical items, supplies, and medications. Save a trip and contact us today for your pet’s medication needs.
Surgical Services
ORTHOPEDIC/ COMPLEX SOFT TISSUE
Orthopedic and complex soft tissue surgeries are performed at Family Friends Veterinary Hospital by a board-certified surgeon. The wide range of surgeries performed at our hospital gives your pet the best chance to once again return to full...
NEUTERING AND SPAYING
Spay and Neuter procedures are very commonly performed. This surgery can be very beneficial to both your pet’s overall health as well as animal population control. Typically, dogs undergo this procedure after they are 6 months...