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Digesting the Dangers: Understanding Pancreatitis in Pets
Tis the season, and nothing says family like gathering around the table for a big meal. Since most pet owners consider their pets family, it’s only natural to want to include them in any planned holiday celebrations, including sharing the holiday feast. But while...
Safety First: Tips for Introducing Exotic Pets to Children
It’s no secret that children love animals. Most pet lovers first connect with animals during childhood; for many of us, that first impression lasts far into adulthood. Pets teach children valuable life lessons, such as compassion, responsibility, and unconditional...
Pet Sitter Education Month: Ensuring Your Pet’s Safety and Happiness While You’re Away
Leaving your pets in the care of a pet sitter while you’re away can be anxiety-inducing and nerve-wracking. You want to make sure your pets are in the very best hands. Whether you choose someone who visits your home multiple times a day, stays in your home for the...
Preventing Orthopedic Injuries in Pets
During summertime, we enjoy spending lots of time outdoors with our pets, engaging in activities like playing in the park, swimming, and running in the woods. However, if your dog or cat experiences an orthopedic injury, it can quickly end their summer fun—and yours....
Reptiles, Raptors, Rabbits–Oh My! Caring for Your Exotic Pet
Most people immediately jump to dogs and cats when they think of pets and veterinary care. But for some of us, our hearts belong to a smaller, more unusual subset of animal friends. We appreciate the smaller size, different needs, and fascinating characteristics of...
Splish Splash! Your Pet and Water Safety
The weather is warming up here in Vermont, and with summer well on its way, we are eager to spend time around the water. Of course, cooling off with our pets is always a highlight of summer, but it comes with certain risks pet parents should be aware of. With proper...
Compassion in Action: Get to Know BEVS’ Client Care Team
When you walk into BEVS, our amazing Client Care team is among the first to greet and assist you. From getting you checked in to the appropriate department to helping you throughout your visit, our staff is dedicated, and compassionate, and is always ready to support...
Help! My Pet Got Skunked
Most of us, pet parents or not, are familiar with a skunk spray's lingering and unmistakable scent. Unfortunately, our pets and skunks meet more often than we would like and almost always at the most inconvenient times. And when they do, they bring home that pungent...
Disoriented and Dizzy: Vestibular Disease in Pets
We have more in common with our furry best friends than we think. Just like humans, neurological diseases and disorders can affect our pets, too. One of those disorders–vestibular disease–can be particularly alarming for pet owners, as the symptoms can come on...
Pet Safety: Common Household Poisons for Pets
It’s no secret we are lovers of animals, and we know as caring pet owners, our top priority is to keep our furry best friend safe, happy, and healthy. As we head into spring—March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month—we are forced to take a step back and be...
