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Protecting your animals from hunting traps
FAIRFAX, Vt. — Reported by Rachel Karcz Animal advocates want pet owners to be aware of animals mistakenly being caught in nuisance wildlife traps. In April, a Fairfax community finally caught a feral cat stuck in an unmarked Conibear trap meant to catch wild animals....
BEVS at Camp Paw Paw
Camp Paw Paw is a summer camp put on each summer by the Humane Society of Chittenden County. Each summer campers learn about a variety of topics including: proper pet care, animal safety, homeless animals in the community, animal-related careers, HSCC’s mission, and...
Narcan For K-9 Units in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. - The president of the Vermont Police Canine Association wants to make sure every K-9 unit in Vermont has access to Narcan, an overdose-reversal drug. Burlington Sgt. Wade Labrecque says ten years ago, K-9’s were mostly detecting cocaine, a drug that...
Radio Interview with Bruce and Hobbes 92.1 WVTK
Our Hospital Administrator, Whitney was fortunate enough to be interviewed by Bruce and Hobbes on WVTK. Listen to the interview about BEVS, you'll get some great info on the hospital and how to find us in a pinch! The interview aired on Thursday, April 20th, 2017. ...
Is pet insurance worth the upfront cash?
The question of pet insurance is a common topic for our clients. Investigative reporter Jennifer Costa spent hours researching the top pet insurance companies and found out this is a pretty complicated topic with an overwhelming number of options. Not all pet policies...
Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP)!
We are pleased to share that Dr. Pamela Levin is now a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP). Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioners are veterinary professionals that the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) has recognized as having...
Got a puppy?
Are you worried that your puppy might be predisposed to hip dysplasia? At BEVS we are offering the PennHip screening for hip laxity. A test that can be performed as early as 16 weeks of age and will allow us to predict the chances and development of future hip...
The Most Common Signs of Pain in Your Pet
September is animal pain awareness month, be sure to contact your veterinarian if you see your pet exhibiting any of the signs below....
Pets in Vehicles
On Wednesday, the temperature in Williston was 85 degrees so we decided to put the dog Life-Meter to the test! We affixed the decal to the inside of a car window and waited one hour before returning to the parking lot see how high the internal temperature of the car...
PET INSURANCE: SHOULD I OR SHOULDN’T I
As technology and research advances in the medical field, people today are able to live longer healthier lives. The same is true for the veterinary profession. Veterinarians are able to treat many conditions; however, the costs can be very expensive for some...