Oct 1, 2016 | Small Animal Articles
October is National Pet Wellness Month. This purpose of this awareness campaign is to help pet owners understand the importance of preventive care. Visiting Bristol Veterinary Service once a year when your pet is not sick or injured gives our veterinarians the...
Sep 8, 2016 | Small Animal Articles
Although your cat probably thinks it should be every month, September is officially Happy Cat Month. The love and care you provide your cat makes a big difference in his longevity and overall well-being. Cats are wonderful companions who really ask for so little in...
Aug 2, 2016 | Small Animal Articles
It’s August, which means that National Immunization Month is here. Just like people, animals need vaccines to protect them from the devastating effects of several contagious diseases. Keeping up with your pet’s regularly scheduled vaccines is one of the...
Jun 2, 2016 | Small Animal Articles
It only takes a few seconds for your pet to be lost forever, like when you’re busy with other things and she slips out the front door to take off after a squirrel. The experience is so common that the American Humane Society estimates one in three pets will get...
May 24, 2016 | Small Animal Articles
To help foster a more respectful attitude towards animals and encourage people to honor their responsibilities towards them, In Defense of Animals (IDA) has declared May to be Responsible Animal Guardian Month. Having a respectful attitude towards our pets starts with...
Mar 25, 2016 | Small Animal Articles
In horses, choke is the word used to describe when food gets lodged in the esophagus. The windpipe, or trachea, is not blocked; these horses can still breathe. Many times, these horses will continue to try eating and/or drinking. A horse with choke can show signs of...
