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Paws in the Sand

Planning a beach day or lakeside adventure with your dog? Remember to pack fresh water, provide shade, and watch for signs of overheating. A little preparation can help keep your pet safe while enjoying summer fun.

Paws in the Sand | Pet Health and Safety Tips in the Summer As pet owners and their furry friends flock to the coastline to enjoy the water, it's important for them to take proper safety precautions.

Losing a pet can be one of the hardest things in life we have to face. So, to honor all of your beloved pets, we have a beautiful rainbow 🌈 bridge right outside our medical building. It is available to anyone who wishes to hang their pets collars, tags, toys, etc once they cross over to the Rainbow Bridge. You will always have a safe place to come and visit as well.
Always loved. 🐾
Never forgotten. 🫶
Forever in our hearts. ❤️

Your weekly reminder leading up to July 4th!

Help your pet enjoy the holidays by preparing and setting them up for success. ❤️🤍💙🧨

Does your dog have moderate to severe osteoarthritis? We are looking to enroll dogs in a 1 month clinical trial evaluating a once daily oral medication for the control of osteoarthritis related pain and inflammation.

You can help!
Both you and your dog could benefit from study participation!
Why participate?
-No cost study-related exams
-Potential improvement in your dog's comfort and quality of life

Call us for more information on getting your dog enrolled ❤️

Prevention of Dog Bites
An estimated 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the U.S. This estimation may be low because not all victims of dog bites report the incident and/or seek medical attention for the injury.
Although dog bites can be unprovoked, dogs may bite for a variety of reasons that aren’t overtly apparent. The cause may be as basic as the dog not feeling well or being in pain due to illness or injury. Regular veterinary care can help monitor and maintain an animal’s health. The dog also could be stressed and bite to defend itself, its territory or something of value to it, like a puppy, food or toys. The animal may have been startled or feel scared or threatened.
Read this article for tips to prevent dog bites from happening 👇🏼

Prevention of Dog Bites - TVMF Background on Dog Bites An estimated 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the U.S. This estimation may be low...

🙀 Disciplining cats with yelling, sq**rt bottles, or physical punishment can:

🚩 Increase fear and stress
🚩 Lead to more unwanted behaviors
🚩 Damage your bond with your cat
🚩 Make it harder for your cat to learn new habits

Instead of punishment, change your behavior and use positive reinforcement.

⬇️ Download the Addressing Unwanted Behavior Handout.

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Your cat is hiding pain right now — and you might not even know it. 🐱
Cats are experts at concealing ear pain. By the time you notice, the infection has already spread.
Watch for these signs:
🔴 Head shaking or tilting
🔴 Scratching ears constantly
🔴 Dark crumbly discharge (ear mites)
🔴 Bad odor from the ear
🔴 Loss of balance
Never use cotton swabs, human ear drops, or home remedies like vinegar — they make it worse.
See your vet at the first sign. Ear disease can become serious if left untreated.
Save this post — your cat can't tell you when something hurts. 🐾"

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As we delve into the official start of summer, many Texans and their four-legged friends are flocking to the coastline to escape the heat with some sand, sun and fun. While a trip to the beach can be a great place to interact with your pets and enrich their lives by exposing them to many different sights, sounds and smells, it is important to make sure it is a safe and successful outing. The beach and ocean can be fraught with the potential health and safety hazards listed in the article below 👇🏼

Paws in the Sand | Pet Health and Safety Tips in the Summer As pet owners and their furry friends flock to the coastline to enjoy the water, it's important for them to take proper safety precautions.

July 4th is right around the corner and while fireworks can be fun for us, it can be highly stressful for our pets.

Here are two key ways you can help keep your pet safe:

➡️ Refill Calming Meds Early: If your pet gets anxious from loud noises, don't wait, contact us now to refill their medication. A current exam is required for prescriptions.

➡️ Microchipping Matters: If your pet escapes, a microchip is the best way to maximize your odds of getting them back quickly. It's quick, permanent, and can't fall off like a collar.

📞 Need help preparing?
Call or text us: (409)755-6100