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COVID Update and Letter to Our Clients
It has been a while since I checked in with all of you, for this, I apologize. I hope everyone is faring as well as to be expected in this unprecedented new world of ours. As each week goes by, we are finding that the measures we need to take to keep you and our staff...
Questions About Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
If you have an all-white cat, then you are no stranger to how beautiful they are! It's easy to get lost staring into their piercing green or blue eyes. But did you know that these and other light-colored kitties are at a higher risk of developing squamous cell...
What to Do if Your Pet Overheats
The unimaginable happens—during a riveting game of fetch, your pooch chases one too many balls on a sweltering summer day, and collapses. Seemingly fine one moment, your beloved furry companion appears to become overheated in the blink of an eye. What do you do in...
How to Manage Bee Stings In Your Pet
How to Manage Bee Stings In Your Pet Bees, wasps, and hornets are buzzing around as summer enters full swing, enticing pets to snap, sniff, or swat at these vibrating creatures. Being on the wrong end of a bee’s stinger can create a painful allergic reaction in your...
Kindness
The recent struggle in the world with COVID-19, racial injustices, and the repercussions of these things and its effect on everyday life has really brought out the importance of everyday simple acts of kindnesses. As Albert Schweitzer once said, “Constant kindness can...
How to Introduce Your Shelter Cat to Your Current Cat
There's nothing like the love and friendship of a cat. Are you considering adding another feline friend to your family? June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and animal shelters across the country often see an influx of cats around this time of year due to kitten season....
The Current State of Affairs at BCVH
To Our Beloved Bristol County Veterinary Hospital Family, Although it's only been 3 months since COVID-19 changed the world, at times it feels like years. We miss all of you dearly but are happy to be able to speak with you on the phone and cuddle with your furry...
What to Consider Before Fostering a Pet
Are you looking for a way to contribute to your community and do something good? Fostering a pet can be as rewarding as it is helpful. Before you apply to be a pet foster parent, here are questions you ought to consider. Do I have the time to devote to a foster...
In Three Words I Can Sum Up Everything I’ve Learned About Life: It Goes On
Just checking in again with our Bristol County Veterinary Hospital family. We have spoken to many of you on the phone or seen your furry family members these past two weeks. We miss seeing you all but are happy for the joys of telecommunication and still being able...
Life in the Veterinary World with COVID-19
Life has changed as we know it. And, who knows how long the change will be here. As we adapt to this new life, there have been some positives that have come from it and it is important to concentrate on those positives in our lives and keep moving forward. As one New...