Bay Regional Veterinary Hospital
437 Bleecker Ave. K8N 3W2 Belleville, ON, Canada

Proper nutrition is fundamental for keeping all pets health. Diet directly affects your pet’s skin and coat, weight, energy level, and gastrointestinal function. If a problem occurs in one of these areas, it may be related to an improper diet. We're here for all of your questions and concerns!

Diet isn’t the only way to help your dog stay in shape. Exercise is a key component to prolonging your dog’s life, and as an added bonus, it’ll help you live longer, too! Exercise is proven to lower stress, increase endorphins, and balance mood and emotions in people and dogs alike.

It's never too late to start focusing on preventive dental care. You can brush your dog's teeth, use oral rinses, feed dental treats, or all of the above! It's best not to wait until dental disease threatens your dog's health. Of course, be sure to talk to your vet about your dog's teeth!

Peppermint decided to have a nap during her first check up

Puppy visits are always fun! We welcome Remy and Bailey to Bay Regional!!

High-quality veterinary care sets the foundation for your pet’s overall health. Routine wellness examinations should be performed by your vet regularly! Schedule your next visit with us today.

As we enter the New Year, what are some goals that you have for 2021?

Senior pets should be seen by a vet at least every six months, but more frequently if they have health issues. Schedule your furry friend's visit today!

Have you ever wondered how a turtle survives the winter? They go subterranean! Beginning in October, they head to the bottom of ponds and lakes, below the frost... line where they remain for several months. To maintain energy stores, their metabolism slows way down. No air is no problem because turtles obtain oxygen through their skin during hibernation! Sometimes a turtle doesn’t quite make it to their hibernation site on time like this wee painted turtle that was found next to a trail path quite a distance from water and admitted to TWC last week. She will stay at the centre until she can be released when the warm weather returns in spring. You can help support #BackyardBiodiversity this winter by keeping an eye out for wildlife that have come out of hibernation too early. Animals such as turtles, snakes and bats are regularly admitted to TWC and often won’t survive if found out and about between October and April. Want to learn more about turtle hibernation? Visit our friends at Adopt-A-Pond: https://adoptapond.wordpress.com//winter-is-here-and-many/ #Backyardbiodiversity is a campaign run in partnership with LEAF - Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests and Ontario Power Generation.

Here are some fur baby cuddles to fill your day!

How to pick what furry friend is best for you and your family? Your pet-owning experience will be most enjoyable if you consider carefully what type of pet best suits your family, home, and lifestyle. Invest the time and effort to make an informed decision and ensure the years with your future pet are happy ones!

Our favorite form of snuggles!

George's first visit!

You can rely on our team to help you keep your pet healthy and treat them when they are sick or injured!

Proper nutrition is key to a healthy pet! Feeding your pet the right amount, and type, of food will help them maintain a healthy weight! Call us today if you have any questions about your pet's diet!

Some pets become irritable when they have dental problems! It's always better to prevent dental problems from occurring in the future through the utilization of annual dental exams! If you notice any changes in your pet’s behavior, this may mean that something is causing discomfort and it may be time to schedule your pet's next visit with us!

Bee and wasp stings can be painful and frightening for a dog. A single bee sting will produce pain, swelling, redness, inflammation. If your dog is stung, contact us as soon as possible!

Fun fact of the day!

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Trimming your dog’s nails play a vital role in maintaining your dog’s health! Neglected nails not only drive you up the wall with their continuous clicking across the floor, but can also cause health problems in your dog.

Even though it is getting colder out you might see hatchlings still emerging from their nests! This is great news these eggs made it! Now here comes the even ...harder part, getting to the water and being safe from predators. If you see a hatchling and want to help it out just put it into the closest slow-moving body of water. This could be a stream, a pond, a lake. Just be sure there is lots of vegetation for it to hide from predators in! Thank you so much for helping out the turtles! *DO NOT take this hatchling home it is illegal to keep native species as pets and they need to be in the wild to help contribute to their populations. Yes it is chilly out, but these hatchlings will be okay! *DO NOT take the hatchling far away from where you found it the hatchling needs to be put into the same area for multiple reasons including 1) Diseases and bacteria from one body of water could affect another and thus affect its wildlife negatively. 2) Female turtles take great care when choosing nesting sites and we should respect that. This area was chosen for a reason. *DO NOT help hatchlings out of a nest cavity they could still be absorbing their yolk sacks and emerging too soon can be deadly. Scrapes and cuts on their yolk sacks could cause infections if put into water too soon. It is also illegal to tamper with turtle nests without proper permits.

Do you have a reclining chair? Young puppies and kittens love to run under and hide in reclining chairs. Kittens are especially likely to climb up inside the chair and curl up for a nap, so be sure to check where your pet is before reclining!

Last month, a poacher raided a number of turtle nests covered by nest protectors set out by Turtles Kingston. The poacher likely stole about 300 Snapping Turtle eggs that were all close to hatching. This is a huge and sad loss to the turtle population. Read more about this story here: http://ow.ly/NRTX50BtZ1L

Beware of the scraps that fall on the ground when you're eating! Chocolate, coffee grounds, tea, salt, avocados, grapes, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts and anything containing xylitol is dangerous for your pet.

#animalpainawarenessmonth #ivapm #nopetpain #noanimalpain Zoetis Petcare

Benny and Jenny

We hope you're having the ultiMUTT day!

Game changer! Slide out, slide in. Perfect for the carrier-resistant feline in your life and perfect for our #FearFree exams. Our assistant, Kate, demonstrate...s how easy it is to use the Van Ness Calm Carrier. Our patient, Mya, came in for her exam in one, and we were amazed by the carrier design. Questions about how to get your cat in a carrier or which carrier is best for your cat? We’re always happy to discuss. **Please remember to always transport your cat in a secure carrier during any travel including to and from your veterinarian!!** Order Calm Carrier at https://vannesspets.com/project/cc20/ Van Ness Pet Products Please know we have no affiliation with Van Ness products. We just felt the need to share this with our fellow cat peeps because this carrier was THAT cool.

The real best friend!

Sweet Gizmo in for his first puppy check up!

Pets are receptive to love and kind, soothing tones of speaking! Give your fury friend a little extra love today.

Our very own ginger cat Roger finishing his charts at the end of a busy day.

It's Ginger Cat Appreciation Day and it wouldn't be right to let it pass by without seeing your ginger kitties! Post them below #gingercat #redhead #orangecat #gingercatappreciation

Get your pet the annual checkup they deserve. Give us a call today to set it up!

Q: Will it hurt my pet when they get the microchip implanted? A: It won't hurt any more than a routine vaccination! If you haven't already, get your pet microchipped!