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Conquer the Summer Heat with These 5 Safety Tips Summertime offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in outdoor activities with your furry companions. Whether it's playing fetch in the park, hiking along scenic trails, or simply relaxing in your backyard, your pets...

Follow These Tips When Camping With Pets Is there anything better than gazing up at the star-studded night sky with your furry pal curled up beside you by the campfire? We don't think so. At Bristol Animal Hospital, we believe that camping with your pet is a fantastic...

Creating a Warm Home for Your New Cat: Tips and Tricks In honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, a cause we passionately support year-round, the Bristol Animal Hospital team is here to guide you through the process of welcoming a new cat into your home. Cats are...

Knowing When to Seek Immediate Veterinary Care for a Limping Pet Typically, when your pet is experiencing lameness, it can usually wait until regular veterinary hours. However, there are certain circumstances where you should immediately take your pet to the nearest...

Swimming Safely with Your Pet: Five Essential Tips As the summer heat kicks in, both you and your furry companion may find solace in the refreshing waters of a swimming session. However, not all pets are natural swimmers, so it's crucial to take the necessary...

Heartworm Disease in Dogs - Everything You Need to Know Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and nearby blood vessels of infected animals, causing a potentially fatal illness called heartworm disease. Even though it can be treated,...

Lyme Disease Prevention Tips As spring temperatures arrive and parasites become active, it's important to take preventative measures against Lyme disease in dogs. April is dedicated to this cause, so take action to decrease the chances of your pet picking up ticks and...

Five Toxins Lurking in Your Home That Could Harm Your Pet To recognize National Animal Poison Prevention Week (March 19-25), our team is providing information on some of the most common household items that can be dangerous to your furry friends. #1: Medications Pets,...

Keep Your Furry Friend Safe While On Stride - Tips For Preventing Pet Risks During Walks With Your Dog Make March 30 a day to remember by celebrating Take a Walk in the Park Day with your furry companion! Just make sure you take some extra precautions when traversing...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease,...