by adm1n | Sep 27, 2018
Yes, we do occasionally let them out of the office!
As part of our ongoing effort to support staff well being, Dr. Brandilyn Wagoner and our management staff have been organizing bimonthly trips to different locations.
This past August, 49 employees, family, and friends spent the day at the Bronx Zoo. It’s was just starting to rain when we arrived but that didn’t dampen anyone’s enthusiasm! In groups of 2s and 3s everyone went their own way to check out their own favorites. There was Tiger Mountain and the World of Birds. We traveled the Wild Asia Monorail and watched young baboons frolic in their Reserve Some went straight to the Carter giraffe building, some to the Congo Gorilla Forest. Bug Carousel? Mouse House? Butterfly garden? Monkeys of Madagascar!? Rhinos at the Zoo Center? There was a lot to see and something for everyone to experience.
Run by the Wildlife Conservation Society (https://www.wcs.org/), the zoo trip was an education of sorts and reinforced for all of us on the trip that saving wildlife and wild places is part of our mission as animal lovers.
![Meet Michelle – Our Digital Communications Manager]()
by adm1n | Sep 24, 2018
As the oldest daughter of Dr. David Wagoner, Michelle has a long history with the Boght Veterinary Clinic. She remembers spending summers in the house at the back of the office, babysitting her sisters while her dad was working. She started working for the clinic officially in 2002 as a receptionist and remembers going through building renovations and computer system upgrades.
After high school, Michelle went on to college and a career in the field of education. While teaching she became interested in Digital Communication through blogging and sharing teaching ideas on the internet. Now, after 14 years, she is back in the area and once again working for the Boght and Oakwood Veterinary Clinics.
Michelle’s goal in her new position is to connect with clients and their pets in a fun and personal way. She plans to do this through regular postings on our Facebook pages (Boght Facebook and Oakwood Facebook) and blog posts and updates here on our website. Her hope is to have other staff members connect through these platforms as well.
At a minor league baseball game
The best part of Michelle’s job is being able to spend time with her family and be part a business that she is proud of. The Boght Veterinary Clinic, and later the Oakwood Veterinary Clinic, has always supported Michelle in her endeavors and she is looking forward to returning the favor.
When she is not in the office, she is most likely spending time with her husband and son. They enjoy going to sporting events, watching movies, and traveling. They have two dogs – Salvatore “Putz” and Willow “Aggressive Snuggler”.
Willow (right) and Salvatore (left)
by adm1n | Apr 5, 2018
The Boght Veterinary Clinic is adding Acupuncture treatment to our other companion animal services. Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into discrete and specific points on the body in order to cause a therapeutic effect. These points in the body are called acupoints and the ancient Chinese identified 173 acupoints in animals. Based on modern research and her training from The Chi Institute, Dr. Nichole Ford will be offering this new service to our patients with a range of conditions.
So how does acupuncture work in our pets? A great number of studies indicate that the stimulation of acupoints induces the release of beta-endorphins, serotonin and other neurotransmitters which can lead to a reduction in pain and inflammation, promote tissue healing, supports a pet’s immune system and reduce fever. Older dogs living with arthritis, patients with orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, epilepsy or vestibular disease may benefit from acupuncture treatments as well.
Acupuncture is a very safe practice with few side effects. The treatments are rarely painful because the acupoints are stimulated using very fine needles. Most animals are very comfortable with acupuncture therapy due to the relaxation effect. Some patients even fall asleep during their treatments.
Acupuncture treatment sessions can last 20-45 minutes with a varying number treatments needed based on the condition being treated. Some treatments are daily but others may be weekly or monthly. Results might be seen immediately but some of our patients require several sessions. There are also a number of herbal formulations available that Dr. Ford can use to supplement the acupuncture treatments and support the targeted acupoints.
Please call our office or speak to our doctors about acupuncture treatments and benefits. We are excited about the results we are seeing and the health benefits it offers to our patients.
by adm1n | Aug 24, 2017
Once again we are inviting our clients and their dogs to join us for “Bark in the Park” on Wednesday September 6th at the Joe Bruno Stadium when the Tri-City Valley Cats take on the Connecticut Tigers! All dogs are welcome as long as they has a human at the end of their leash! We will have staff on hand to answer your questions. You can have your pooches picture taken and get a doggie bag of goodies to take home. It will be great to see everyone in this fun setting with no stethoscopes, nail clippers or vaccine needles in sight!
Free tickets are available at our either the Boght or Oakwood Clinic. Just go in ask for them and we can give 2 per person. Get them while supplies last!
Gates open at 6pm! We hope to see everyone there for a fun filled night when America’s favorite pastime meets man’s (and women’s best friend!
by adm1n | Sep 3, 2016
On September 5th join us at the Schaghticoke Fair and see if you can “spot” our car in the the Demolition Derby!
Purchased by Dr Wagoner and retrofitted by our clinic coordinator Jessica Dennis and her dad, our “Dalmatian” car is ready for action.
We hope everyone will come and root for us as Jess smashes her way to victory in our first annual appearance! Mark your calendars! Tell your friends! Tell your dogs and tell your cats! And we will see you there: Labor Day, Monday September 5th at 7pm at the grandstands of the fairgrounds!
