Cape Cod Animal Hospital

We’re passionate about animals

Outstanding care, with an emphasis on service and compassion.

Cape Cod Animal Hospital provides outstanding veterinary care with an emphasis on service and compassion for clients and their pets. Our veterinarians and staff are committed to caring for the health and well-being of your family’s small pets.

We are a full service Animal Hospital offering wellness services, x-rays, vaccines, dentistry, surgery, pharmacy and boarding. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency service is available. Please call the main number, 508-428-6393, and follow the instructions.

Veterinarian in surgical cap holding a cat

Medical & surgical services

We ensure your pet gets the best treatment.

Enhancing the health of animals

We only recommend what’s best for your pet. Pet food, flea, tick medication & more.

Pet boarding — safe & clean

Going away? Be confident that your pet is happy, safe and secure boarding at CCAH.

A wide range of services to get your small pet feeling their best.

For your convenience we are open 6 days a week from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Diagnostic & Wellness

Equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for your pet’s complete health care needs. We also do health certificates and International Health Certificates.

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Radiology

If radiographs are required for your pet, our X-ray equipment provides high quality images to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.

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Laboratory

Our in-house laboratory facilities provide rapid results for analysis. We also use commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics.

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Surgical Services

Complete surgical care with a full surgical suite and dedicated recovery area. From elective spays and neuters to life-saving complex procedures, our doctors have over 25 years of surgical experience.

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Dentistry

Dental hygiene is an important part of your pet’s health, and untreated problems can lead to larger systemic illness. Regular dental check-ups and cleanings help avoid them.

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Pharmacy

An on-premises pharmacy. If we don’t have a specific drug on hand we can arrange delivery, so you get the safe, genuine product prescribed — plus flea, tick and heartworm prevention.

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Dietary Counseling

Guidance on your pet’s nutritional needs — every type of small animal has unique needs.

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Permanent Identification

We offer microchip identification for your pet.

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Pet Cremation Services

We offer different options for pet owners facing end-of-life decisions, or if your pet has unfortunately passed away.

Boarding information is just below. Educational videos on cat spay and dental cleaning are available — ask our team.

Cape Cod Farm Kennels · Pet boarding

Pampering pets in a safe, clean and fun place.

Cape Cod Farm Kennels is committed to maintaining the high level of service you and your pet are accustomed to at the Cape Cod Animal Hospital. Our boarding facility is conveniently located in the mid Cape area and is staffed by passionate pet people who are committed to pampering your pet while you are away.

Drop-off and pick-up: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Saturday. A one-time fee is required for new boarding patients at the time of reservation. Please call to make a reservation: 508-428-6393.

Day boarding

Busy day? Heading off Cape for an appointment? Day boarding is offered Mon.–Sat., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Special treatment

All pets are housed separately — family members are kept side by side. Every animal has playtime; we believe in one-on-one.

7-night perk

If your pet stays 7 nights, they’re entitled to a free bath and nail trim.

Ollie’s Law

In MA, all kennels must have a copy of the dog’s town license to board. Learn more · Barnstable dog licenses

Boarding rates — call for pricing: 508-428-6393

Canine Day Board
Cat Day Board
Cats Overnight
Pocket Pets
Canine < 30 lbs.
Canine 31–60 lbs.
Canine 61+ lbs.
Hospital Board Canine
Hospital Board Feline
Extra Playtime / Walks (3)
Special Diet
Medication

Bath Canine < 25 lbs. short hair
Bath Canine < 25 lbs. long hair
Bath Canine 26–50 lbs. short hair
Bath Canine 26–50 lbs. long hair
Bath Canine 51–100 lbs. short hair
Bath Canine 51–100 lbs. long hair
Bath Canine 100+ lbs. short hair
Bath Canine 100+ lbs. long hair
Bath Feline

Medicated Bath — small
Medicated Bath — medium
Medicated Bath — large
Nail Trim
Shave, Demat and Brush Out
Shave Mats Only

Vaccine requirements

Feline

Rabies vaccine
FVRCP booster
Stool sample

Canine

Canine Distemper — 1 year or 3 year
Rabies — 1 year or 3 year
Heartworm test within the last year
Stool sample within last year
Kennel Cough/ITB within last 6 months — best done before boarding
We highly recommend the Canine Influenza Vaccine

Ferrets & small pets

Ferrets: Distemper and Rabies
Rabbits, Mice, Rats, Gerbils & Guinea Pigs board with their own cages
Bring their own food and any special items for their stay

Pet foods & treats

Foods, flea & tick prevention, and heartworm protection.

Pet foods & treats: Prescription Foods, Science Diet, Limited, Eukanuba, Royal Canin & Purina. Looking for something special? We will happily order it for you!

Heartworm preventatives

Iverhart Max
Sentinel & Sentinel Spectrum

Flea & tick preventatives

Feline Advantage Multi
K-9 Advantix II
NexGard
Seresto

Vaccination notice

Canine Influenza Virus

Due to the highly contagious and virulent nature of Canine Influenza Virus, Cape Cod Animal Hospital recommends all healthy dogs 8 weeks of age and older be immunized now — before we experience the epidemic documented in other states.

Even if you don’t plan on boarding, the vaccine is highly recommended: dogs may be exposed unknowingly at parks, pet stores, groomers, veterinary facilities or just a walk around the block. Call to schedule during regular hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon.–Sat.).

The vaccination requires an initial series of two vaccines given 2–4 weeks apart, then an annual booster. Cost is $21 per injection (initial series $42.00), plus tech appointment and hazardous waste disposal fee.

Facts sheet (PDF) doginfluenza.com

Our veterinarians

Meet the doctors.

Dr. Scott Munson

Scott Munson is a native of Massachusetts, growing up in Weston. “When your father is a veterinarian, your next pet is always a delightful surprise. Dad brought home some wonderful homeless pets through his many years on staff at the old Angell Memorial Animal Hospital.” Dr. Munson earned his BA in biology from Washington and Jefferson College and then followed in both his father’s and uncle’s footsteps by earning his veterinary medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed a post-doctorate internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital before entering private practice. Following a five-year tenure at a large 24 hour facility on the South Shore, Dr. Munson continued his career in emergency medicine and relief work.

In 1994, Dr. Munson purchased Cape Cod Animal Hospital and Cape Cod Farm Kennel from Dr. Bill Laughlin. He enjoys the variety of feline and canine general practice with particular interests in orthopedic disorders, dermatology, endocrinology and ophthalmology.

Dr. Heidi McMorrow

Heidi McMorrow grew up in Oklahoma with a multitude of pets — “if it had 4 legs and fur, you can bet we had it for a pet.” From a very young age, Dr. McMorrow knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. She attended Oklahoma State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in physiology and a doctorate in veterinary medicine. Following graduation, Dr. McMorrow moved to the East Coast to pursue her career in small animal veterinary medicine and surgery. In 1995, following 8 years of practice at a large 24 hour facility on the South Shore, she joined Cape Cod Animal Hospital.

Dr. McMorrow is a past recipient of the Hartz Veterinarian of the Year Award for her work with a local animal shelter in establishing and providing pro bono services for the shelter’s spay and neuter clinic. She enjoys all aspects of general practice including internal medicine, soft tissue surgery and small mammal medicine (rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, etc.).

A short history of Cape Cod Animal Hospital

Caring for Cape Cod’s family pets since 1932.

Since 1932 Cape Cod Animal Hospital has been taking care of generations of family pets in the mid-Cape area. Dr. Leach founded CCAH in 1932.

On March 9th, 2009 an explosion and horrific fire engulfed the hospital. Cape Cod Animal Hospital never really ceased operations: from treating pets from the back of an SUV, to the generosity of IFAW and their medical trailer, to the quick construction of temporary modular units — and then moving into our newly constructed hospital in the Spring of 2010, what a year it had been!

2014 Winner — Choice Best Animal Hospital

2014 Choice Winner listing for Cape Cod Animal Hospital: wonderful caring doctors and staff that go the extra mile

Treating a pet from the back of an SUV after the fire — Treating pets from the back of an SUV

IFAW animal rescue medical trailer — The generosity of IFAW and their medical trailer

“Thank you so much for your support and compassion when my cat Elliot passed away unexpectedly last week. I am so grateful you were there on Saturday and made the time to assist me.”
— Loving Dog Owner

Articles · Videos · Media

A recap from the fire, to the modular units, to our current hospital — in video and news articles.

Videos

News articles

On going at CCAH

Around the hospital.

Shasta

12-01-1997 to 08-22-2014. “We are sad to see you go but know you are now happily reunited for eternity with your owners and your best buddy, Woody. It was our pleasure to be your guardian for the last 18 months and…”

Contact us

Have questions? We’d love to talk!

To change or make a vet appointment, make a boarding reservation, or to contact a doctor, please call us at 508-428-6393.

Cape Cod Animal Hospital
1415 Osterville West Barnstable Rd.
W. Barnstable, MA 02668
Tel: 508-428-6393
Fax: 508-420-3192
[email protected]
Monday through Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Day boarding and boarding drop-off/pick-up: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Emergency service is available — call the main number and follow the instructions. If needed, you will hear back within 48–72 hours after emailing.

The shingled Cape Cod Animal Hospital building and front entrance

Top-notch animal care isn’t just what we do — it’s what we love.

Keeping you and your pet safe are our top concerns.