Austin Vet Hospital

Did you know that common health issues in pets like allergies, digestive troubles, joint pain, and even obesity can often be managed—or even prevented—with the right diet? ​

Proper nutrition is a cornerstone of your pet’s well-being. If you gained a new fur family member over the holidays, or are looking to evaluate your pet’s diet, contact us today to discuss your pet’s nutrition needs!​

for National Trivia Day! 😺​

Did you know that cats can make over 100 different sounds? Their vocal cords are incredibly flexible, allowing them to communicate with us in so many ways.

If you have a favorite pet fact, share it with us in the comments!

Keeping your pet active during the colder months can be tricky, but maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for their overall wellness. ​

For our dog patients, we recommend indoor tug-of-war, indoor fetch, and interactive toys. ​

For our cat patients, additional cardboard boxes never hurt – along with laser pointers, birdwatch stations, and interactive toys. ​

What are some indoor activities your pet loves to engage with? Share with us in the comments!​

🎉 New Year, New Pawsibilities! 🎉

Part of our 2025 resolutions is to keep those tails wagging and whiskers twitching all year long.

What’s your pet’s New Year’s resolution? Share in the comments below!

It may not have been a feline billiards set, but we’d love to know – what did your pet get for the holidays?

Share it with us in the comments!

Share this post if your holiday spirit is just like this Chihuahua’s!

Happy howlidays to our pet patients and their humans. We hope you have a wonderfur time with your friends & family!

The holidays are a time of joy and excitement, but they can also bring chaos and stress, increasing the chances of a pet emergency.

❄️ Check out our tips and share this post to help promote a safe holiday season!

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Routine physical exams are great for checking your pet’s heart, lungs, eyes, and ears, but what about their internal health?

Annual blood panels help us assess internal health including liver and kidney function, metabolic disease, and blood counts. Diagnostic tests provide valuable insight into changes in their health over time and allow us to identify illnesses early which can lead to faster treatment and often a better prognosis

💉 Schedule your pet’s wellness exam with us so we can run blood panels and help keep your pet healthy as can be!

With the holiday season in full effect, we know that there may be treats on your pet’s wish list. We also know that you are likely tired of the toothbrushing battle. Which is why we recommend dental treats!
Dental treats are a great way to reduce the severity of periodontal disease.

We urge our pet parents to look for the VOHC Seal of Acceptance and to avoid hard treats such as synthetic or natural bones.

✈️ We know that flying is a common stressor for humans and pets. If you and your pet are traveling this holiday season, check out our top 5 tips to help make travel as comfortable as possible:

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Tis' the season for joy, cheer, and...vaccinations! 💉

Your pet's health is the best gift you can give this holiday season. Schedule their annual check-up or vaccinations today.

Your pet told us their holiday wish list – and boy were they creative!🦴 🎁

What will you be gifting to your pets this holiday season? Don’t worry, we won’t tell them…

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Wishing you and your furry family members a safe and joyful holiday filled with love, laughter, and lots of belly rubs!

🐾 Our hospital staff is thankful for our pet patients and their humans. What are you thankful for?

Please help us spread awareness and possibly save a pet’s life by sharing this post. 💙

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and we know that early detection is key. By keeping up with wellness visits, we can help identify any changes and provide early intervention where possible. 🐾

🦠Leptospirosis is an infection of Lepto bacteria. Found in the urine of infected mice, rats, racoons, skunks and possums, this bacteria gets excreted into the environment.

Dogs are most often infected by drinking from a contaminated water source. The bacteria then targets the liver and kidneys, leading to serious illness and sometimes death.

You can prevent infection with an annual lepto vaccine and booster, good for dogs over 12 weeks old.

Help us spread awareness on the importance of the lepto vaccine by sharing this post!

Just like humans, pets are prone to painful ailments such as osteoarthritis. Pets are great at hiding pain, so it's easy to miss the signs until it gets severe.

Keep an eye out for symptoms like limping, stiffness, or hesitancy to jump or climb stairs. Chronic pain is not just physical but can affect our pets emotionally as well.

OA pain can be managed with safe, effective treatments to improve their quality of life! If you think your pet might be in pain, contact us. Together we can help them feel better.

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