January 30, 2020

Laura F.

Canine Parvovirus - Protecting Your Puppy and Tips to Prevent a Deadly Disease

January 30, 2020

Laura F.

Canine Parvovirus - Protecting Your Puppy and Tips to Prevent a Deadly Disease

We’ve seen a rise of canine parvovirus cases in our area recently, but what is parvovirus and why should you be concerned? This week in the BVC Blog, we’ve addressed some of these concerns as well as ways you can protect your dogs from this potentially deadly disease!

October 15, 2019

Laura F.

This is Howl-oween! This is Howl-oween! Helpful Tips for Keeping Your Pets Spooky But Safe This Halloween

October 15, 2019

Laura F.

This is Howl-oween! This is Howl-oween! Helpful Tips for Keeping Your Pets Spooky But Safe This Halloween

Halloween is just a few weeks away and we’re here to offer you some helpful tips to keep you and your pets safe during this spectacularly spooky season!

July 25, 2019

Laura F.

Ugh, That Smell! - Your Guide for When Your Dog Meets a Skunk

July 25, 2019

Laura F.

Ugh, That Smell! - Your Guide for When Your Dog Meets a Skunk

It’s every dog owner’s worst nightmare - your dog just tried to make friends with a skunk, but the skunk didn’t want to play! Now your dog is a smelly, skunky nightmare! What to do now? Read on to see a skunk bath recipe and tips on how to make your dog smell rosy again!

January 17, 2019

Laura F.

BVC Goes to the Coconut Hounds and Cats - Frequently Asked Questions Are Answered!

January 17, 2019

Laura F.

BVC Goes to the Coconut Hounds and Cats - Frequently Asked Questions Are Answered!

The BVC invasion to the Dominican Republic is fast approaching! We’ve received a lot of questions about our upcoming mission trip and we want to answer them for you! This week in the BVC Blog, we share a little bit more about what exactly we will be doing with our time in the Dominican and the life saving work we will be doing!

January 7, 2019

Laura F.

The Importance of Annual Exams - A Cautionary Tale from a Veterinary Receptionist

January 7, 2019

Laura F.

The Importance of Annual Exams - A Cautionary Tale from a Veterinary Receptionist

Many don’t realize how important annual exams are for their pets. Many patients are only seen when there’s a problem or health issue, but why wait until then? In the first issue of the BVC Blog for 2019, one of our very own receptionists tells a cautionary tale about her own pet and why it’s a bad idea to wait on an annual exam, even when you think your pet is healthy.

November 20, 2018

Laura F.

Turkey Day Dangers - Foods Your Pet Should Avoid This Thanksgiving

November 20, 2018

Laura F.

Turkey Day Dangers - Foods Your Pet Should Avoid This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is nearly here! There’s bound to be a smorgasbord of foods on the table, but do you know which ones your pets should avoid? Head on over to the BVC Blog to find out!

October 18, 2018

Laura F.

Bacteria from the Muddy Puddle - Leptospirosis Lurks in Plain Sight

October 18, 2018

Laura F.

Bacteria from the Muddy Puddle - Leptospirosis Lurks in Plain Sight

Halloween is almost here and it’s not just monsters that are lurking in the Maine woods. This week on the BVC Blog, we talk about the hidden, potentially deadly bacteria that is found not just in the woods, but in our own backyards!

September 4, 2018

Laura F.

Ticks Love Autumn in Maine - Why They Continue to Be a Threat During the Fall

September 4, 2018

Laura F.

Ticks Love Autumn in Maine - Why They Continue to Be a Threat During the Fall

We know that ticks are a problem in the summer months, but did you know that autumn is prime feeding time for adult ticks? This week on the BVC Blog, we talk about the precautions pet owners should take as we transition from summer to fall to keep those ticks (and Lyme disease) away from our pets!