Acton Veterinary Clinic

470 Youngs Ridge Rd
Acton, ME 04001

(207)477-8144

www.actonvet.net

Acton Veterinary Clinic Welcomes You!

Since 2008, Acton Veterinary Clinic has provided high quality and compassionate veterinary care for dogs and cats of Acton and over a dozen surrounding communities. Located in a picturesque 1814 farmhouse, services include wellness and preventive care, surgery, dentistry, and in-clinic diagnostic testing. Our team collectively has over 75 years of veterinary experience and are dedicated to providing your pets with same level of care they would give to their own beloved friends.

We invite you to learn more about the services we have to offer by browsing this website. Additionally, you will find useful links to sources of trustworthy and timely veterinary information. If you have any questions, please call 207-477-8144 or email us. We are happy to help and would welcome meeting you and your furry friends! For directions to Acton Veterinary Clinic please visit the Contact Us page.

Feces Eating in Dogs and Cats

Eating feces, known as coprophagia, can be an extremely distressing issue for dog and cat owners. Whether it’s the pet’s feces or someone else’s, the act itself ...

Jerky Dog Treats from China may be Associated with Kidney Issues

The chicken jerky treats made in China have been associated with kidney disease for a few years. Ever since the association between these products and illness w ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Dogs

The signs of inflammation in the colon (also called the large intestine) are the same regardless of the cause: gooey, mucous diarrhea, straining to pass stool, ...

Lick Granuloma in Dogs

Lick granuloma (also called acral lick granuloma, acral lick dermatitis, acral pruritic nodule, and ALD) is a common, stubborn skin disease. It is caused by a d ...

Intervertebral Disk Disease (Herniations of the Disk)

Intervertebral disks are located between the vertebrae (bones of the spine). Each disk has two parts, a fibrous outer layer and the jelly-like interior. When di ...

Influenza Strains in Dogs

Just like people, dogs can be affected by different strains of influenza A, a highly contagious respiratory virus. While dogs can sporadically become infected w ...