Our Blog at Bristol County Veterinary Hospital

Your Guide to a Smooth Transition: Tips for Adopting a Shelter Pet As December brings holiday cheer, it also marks Shelter Pet Month—a time to celebrate and encourage pet adoption. If you're considering welcoming a furry friend into your home this winter, here are...

Senior Pet Urgent Care: What to Watch For As our pets age, their needs change, and they may become more prone to health issues. For senior pets, knowing when to seek urgent or emergency care is vital to ensuring they live long, healthy lives. In this post, we’ll walk...

Why Preventive Health Screenings Are Essential for Senior Pets As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various health issues, and...

Is My Pet in Pain? Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can't communicate in words like we do....

The Importance of Preventative Lab Work for Pets When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial aspect of pet healthcare...

Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...

Why Cats Are Resilient to Lyme Disease: Exploring the Factors As a pet owner, you may be curious about why cats, unlike dogs and humans, seldom contract Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness, caused by the bacterium *Borrelia burgdorferi*, poses a significant threat...

Managing Your Dog's Lyme Disease: A Comprehensive Guide for Pet Owners When your cherished dog is diagnosed with Lyme disease, it's natural to feel concerned and seek information to support their health. This guide provides a thorough overview of handling a Lyme...

Unseen Risks: The Essential Role of Fecal Analysis in Pet Care If you're a pet owner, you're likely familiar with the routine of taking your furry friend to the vet for their annual check-up. Among the various health assessments they undergo, one crucial test that...

Symptoms of Spring Allergies in Pets As the vibrant hues of spring unfold, so do the allergens that can impact both humans and our furry companions. Pets, like us, can suffer from seasonal allergies, with spring often being a primary trigger. Recognizing the signs of...