Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic

05/04/2024

May the Fourth be with you!

05/02/2024

Anyone recognize this baby? Please call us at 508-697-3831

04/30/2024

We will be closed today between the hours of 1 and 3pm. Sorry for the last minute notice. Have an amazing day!

04/26/2024

We have a couple of openings for nail trims and/or a**l gland expressions this afternoon - give us a call if you’d like to come in!

03/27/2024

UPDATE: Owner was found! That was quick!

Does anyone recognize this dog? Found in the Crapo St. Bridgewater area. Please give us a call. 508-697-3831.

03/13/2024

The weather is getting nicer outside! Don't forget to protect your pets from biting insects. The best offense is flea and tick defense!

02/14/2024

Tomorrow, Thursday, February 15 2024, we will be closed in the morning for our annual medical safety meeting. We will be open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Please plan accordingly for food or medication pickups. The phones will not be on, but you can leave us a message.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

02/14/2024

Our Team and Calvin, our sweet, heart-nosed patient, wishes you all a Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/13/2024

We plan to open at 3:00 today to avoid the brunt of the storm. If this changes, there will be another Facebook post and we will reach out to our scheduled clients. Stay safe, everyone!

01/29/2024

New hours start next week. The changes are only to Tuesday and Thursday. 🐈🐈‍⬛️🐕

12/23/2023

Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic has been certified an official “Santa’s E.L.V.E.S.” (Emergency Landing and Veterinary Expert System) location.

In the event that Santa’s reindeer team needs to make an unscheduled Christmas Eve stop for sled repairs, refueling, or veterinary care, our staff will be available to provide needed assistance and ensure a safe and on-time delivery of Santa’s cargo.

To learn more about Santa’s reindeer, visit AVMA.org/Santa. Wishing you all a very Mery Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

12/20/2023

12/18/2023

We still have no power or phone. We will be closing at 4pm. If you have a scheduled appointment after that time we will call you to reschedule tomorrow. Thank you & be safe.

12/18/2023

No power or phones but we are open.

11/30/2023

Our friendly Labrador friends, Doug and Gus, were visiting with us and asked about the respiratory infection that is going around.

Here's a little information that should help clear up some questions.

Many of you have recently heard news stories discussing an unidentified atypical upper respiratory infection that has been going around the U.S. There seem to be 3 types of illness seen:

● Chronic upper respiratory symptoms (cough) for 6-8 weeks, despite antibiotic and often despite
prednisone treatments
● Chronic pneumonia, minimally responsive to antibiotics
● Acute pneumonia that rapidly progresses within 24-36 hours

At Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic, we have seen more chronic respiratory cases over the last several months, though to date, none have been sick enough to hospitalize and none have died. This is not a “new” problem, as the news media is implying, but a trend of more chronic or resistant respiratory infections.
Veterinarians and researchers have been working at identifying the causative organism for several months, but so far have not definitively determined the cause. These patients’ samples at the research labs have been NEGATIVE for COVID.
Our current guidance (which is wise regardless of current concerns) includes:
● VACCINATE your dog. Eliminating or reducing the risk of certain known infectious respiratory pathogens (Distemper, Bordetella and Canine Influenza) may provide protection against disease
complications if your dog is exposed to more than one pathogen.
● RESTRICT your dog from sharing toys/public water bowls and from interacting with dogs that
are coughing or feel unwell.
● ISOLATE your pet if they develop a cough without a known medical explanation. Coughing dogs
should NOT be boarded, groomed, or attend any group setting in order to reduce contagion.
● CONTACT us if your dog develops a cough, especially if you notice signs of progression, such as loss of appetite, lethargy/decreased energy, weakness, difficulty breathing, or discolored nasal discharge. An ER visit is warranted if symptoms are significant and especially if it is after-hours. CALL
your preferred ER facility prior to arrival to inform them of your dog’s symptoms and to confirm that they are accepting patients.
REGARDING DAYCARE: Only you can decide if you are comfortable sending your dog to daycare. In general, our local daycares do a good job with periodic disinfection, maintaining vaccine
records/requiring vaccines to be current, and monitoring their guests for symptoms. Ask your daycare provider what they do to reduce your dog’s risk and then evaluate your comfort level.
If we learn more relevant information, we will provide more guidance. It is a group effort to keep any contagion under control and we appreciate your contribution!

All the Best,
Rosemary Botelho, DVM

11/21/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! We will be open tomorrow, Wednesday, 11/22/23 from 9:00am to 4:30pm (early closing) We are closed on Thursday but Friday we will be open regular hours 9:00am to 6:00pm. Gobble Gobble! 🦃

10/23/2023

Hello to all of our furry friends 🐈🐕 and their family. Tomorrow, Tuesday 10/24/23 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, we will be closed for a team meeting. The phones will go to voicemail if you need to leave us a message. Please plan on picking up all medication and food before or after these hours. Thank you for understanding.

10/10/2023

Good morning. Today, Tuesday, 10/10/2023 will will be closed during the hours of 12:30pm to 1:30pm for continued education. We will reopen for our normal business hours from 1:30pm to 7:00pm. Thank you for your understanding. Have an amazing day!

The Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic 😊🐈‍⬛🐕‍🦺🐩🐈

09/12/2023

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, we will be having a team meeting between the hours of 1:00pm and 3:00pm. We will be closed during those hours and the phones will go to voicemail. Please plan to pick up medication and food before or after those hours. Thank you for understanding. Have a wonderful day!.

08/10/2023

We have openings tomorrow, Friday, August 11th for nail trims. Your pet must be an established client & up to date with vaccines. Give us a call at 508-697-3831 to set up an appointment. Thank you & have a wonderful day! 🐕 🐈‍⬛

08/09/2023

Our phone and internet lines are down this morning. 🐕🐩🐈🐈‍⬛

06/27/2023

Happy Summer to all of our clients and furry friends!
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Just a message to let everyone know that we will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day with a little rest and relaxation. We will reopen Wednesday, July 5th to our regular business hours. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday. 🐈🐩🦮🐈‍⬛🇺🇸🌞

❤️ The Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic

06/14/2023

Tomorrow, Thursday June 15th, we will be open from 8am to 1pm & closed between the hours of 1pm - 2pm. We will then be open as usual until 7pm. Thank you. Have a wonderful day! 🐕🐈‍⬛

05/11/2023

Good morning. Today, Thursday, 5/11/23, we will be having a team meeting between the hours of 1:00 and 2:30pm. We will be closed during those hours. Thank you for understanding.
Enjoy this beautiful day!! 🐕🐈‍⬛🌞

05/08/2023

Calling on all our friends to please be on the lookout for a runaway dog. He slipped out of his collar and took off into the woods between Rt 18 and South St in Bridgewater. His name is Scout. He is a 23lb tri-colored Beagle. If you find him either call us at 508-697-3831 or bring him here at 481 Bedford St. Thank you.
Update:
SCOUT HAS BEEN FOUND!! 😊

04/27/2023

“Regal” is an understatement for this polite, senior gentleman ❤️

04/14/2023

Just a heads up that while we are open on Patriots Day (Monday), we will not have a doctor on staff until Tuesday.
We hope you are enjoying this glimpse of summer!

03/30/2023

Grateful to have thoughtful clients with a great sense of humor. You made our day today (and we love and forgive you, Bear) and gave us a good laugh the other day! Thank you for your kindness 🙏🏻

03/23/2023

It's National Puppy Day! Show us your puppies..... 🙂🐶🐕🐩❤️

01/03/2023

Happy New a year, and thank you for partnering with us ❤️

Veterinarians, like anyone else, tend to fall into a routine at work. We see a variety of pets and people, but we also spend a lot of each day the same way - returning messages and calls, doing charts, discussing preventive care, and treating the same ailments. On busy days, when I'm sleep-deprived,