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Questions About Your Pet’s Vaccines? We Have Answers. Here at Bristol County Veterinary Hospital, we want to educate you about the importance of pet vaccinations and how critical they are to your pet’s health.   How do vaccines protect my pet? Your pet’s immune...

Spring and summer are prime allergy seasons for you and your furry pal. But, while you sniffle and sneeze your way through these months, your pet does not experience the same symptoms. While the mechanism for allergies is the same—the body’s immune system overreacts...

As a pet owner, you want to protect your furry friend from the dangers of heatstroke while enjoying the summer sun. While you could place them in front of a fan in your air-conditioned home all summer, you are encouraged to still go outside to play and exercise but...

There are many reasons the pet world fears the 4th of July. There are explosions going off in the sky, gastrointestinal and fire hazards around yummy-smelling foods, and sizzling hot weather that can be dangerous for your furry pal. Turn your July 4th celebration into...

It's almost that time of year again! While it may be enjoyable for many, your pet may not have been one of those people.  If last year’s July Fourth festivities turned your poor pet into a quivering wreck of anxiety and fear, begin desensitizing your furry pal to...

Many animal health experts agree that cats are safest when kept indoors. But, without properly enriched indoor environments, cats become increasingly bored and are likely to gain unhealthy amounts of weight. A 2016 Association for Pet Obesity Prevention clinical...

Many pet owners are unsure exactly how microchips work or how they can help their furry friend. Our team is here to help clear up some of the confusion about this important device!   Myth: My pet needs to be sedated for a microchip Truth: Although we may...

After a lifetime of love and unwavering devotion, you want to show your golden friend some love! Senior pets still have so much to give, so here are our team's suggestions to show your pet some love:   #1: Teach your old dog (or cat) new tricks.  Senior pets can...

In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, our team is debunking common heartworm myths, to help pet owners understand this sometimes confusing topic.   Myth: Only dogs get heartworms Truth: Heartworms can infect any mammal, including people. While dogs and...

Whenever playtime comes around, you probably reach for a chew toy to toss to your canine companion. But, some of those tasty chews can wreak havoc on your pet’s teeth and gastrointestinal tract. Our team has some helpful tips to help you choose the best chews for your...