Walnut Creek Veterinary Hospital

🎭🐾 How dramatic is your pet?

Every pet has that one thing that is clearly the WORST thing that has ever happened to them.

Maybe it’s:
🐶 Being told dinner is still 10 minutes away
🐱 Seeing the bottom of the food bowl
🐾 Getting their nails trimmed
🚪 Being denied access to a room for approximately 30 seconds
🌧️ Being expected to potty when the grass is wet
💊 Discovering you hid a pill in their favorite treat

Finish this sentence:
“My pet acts like their life is OVER when __________.”

Tell us in the comments! Bonus points for photographic evidence of the drama. 😂📸

For Lt. Dan. It's waking up from the best nap ever!

📞 Call us: 817-523-7210
💬 Text us: 817-523-6644
📅 Book now: https://petportal.vet/walnut-creek-veterinary-hospital
📍 724 E Hwy 199, Springtown, TX 🎭🐾 How dramatic is your pet?

Every pet has that one thing that is clearly the WORST thing that has ever happened to them.

Maybe it’s:
🐶 Being told dinner is still 10 minutes away
🐱 Seeing the bottom of the food bowl
🐾 Getting their nails trimmed
🚪 Being denied access to a room for approximately 30 seconds
🌧️ Being expected to potty when the grass is wet
💊 Discovering you hid a pill in their favorite treat

Finish this sentence:
“My pet acts like their life is OVER when __________.”
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Tell us in the comments! Bonus points for photographic evidence of the drama. 😂📸

For Lt. Dan. It's waking up from the best nap ever!

📞 Call us: 817-523-7210
💬 Text us: 817-523-6644
📅 Book now: https://petportal.vet/walnut-creek-veterinary-hospital
📍 724 E Hwy 199, Springtown, TX

🦋🦝 Happy National Wildlife Day! 🐿️🦉

Today is a great reminder that we share our neighborhoods, parks, and backyards with some pretty amazing wild neighbors!

There are simple things we can do at home to help protect local wildlife:

🌿 Plant native flowers and plants to provide food and shelter for birds and pollinators.
🐦 Provide clean, fresh water for backyard visitors.
🌙 Reduce light pollution at night. Turn off unnecessary outdoor lights, use motion sensors or timers, and aim lights downward. Darker nights help migrating birds, bats, moths, and other nighttime wildlife.
🐱 Keep cats indoors or provide supervised outdoor time to protect both cats and wildlife.
🐕 Keep dogs leashed around wildlife and don't allow them to chase or approach wild animals.
🦋 Avoid unnecessary pesticide and rodenticide use, which can affect more than just the intended pest.
🦝 Never handle injured or orphaned wildlife yourself—contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for guidance.

And remember: wild animals are meant to stay wild! Enjoy them from a safe distance and give them plenty of space.

🦉 What wild visitors have you spotted around your home lately? Share your photos in the comments!

📞 Call us: 817-523-7210
💬 Text us: 817-523-6644
📅 Book now: https://petportal.vet/walnut-creek-veterinary-hospital
📍 724 E Hwy 199, Springtown, TX

🌟Patient Spotlight: Bam Bam🌟

Meet Bam Bam, a very special kitty with quite a story to tell!🐾💙

Bam Bam joined his family the day after Christmas in 2023 when he was just 8 weeks old, and he has been filling their home with love and laughter ever since.

He has a few talents that make him especially unique. Bam Bam loves to fetch paper balls and toys - even though the family dog doesn't fetch! He also keeps an eye on things around the house and will meow at the door to let his humans know when the dog is ready to come back inside.😹

Bam Bam has also taken little Pebbles under his paw, helping her learn, play, and grow strong. Some of you may even recognize Pebbles - she was adopted from WCVH!💕

But one of the most amazing things about Bam Bam is what he's overcome. Bam Bam is an FIP survivor. Feline infectious peritonitis was once considered a nearly certain death sentence for cats, but advances in treatment have given cats like Bam Bam a chance to fight this devaststing disease.

His family says they are incredibly thankful to have their beautiful, caring boy healthy and filling their home with all the silly cat antics that make them laugh and smile.

We feel incredibly lucky to have been a part of Bam Bam's journey and even luckier to see him thriving today.💙

Give this handsome FIP warrior some love in the comments!🐾

🌈Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Month

Some pets are with us for many years, and some for far too short a time—but they all leave paw prints on our hearts. ❤️

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Month is a time to honor the pets we have loved and lost. The empty bed, the quiet spot where their food bowl once sat, or the absence of familiar paws following you from room to room can be a reminder of just how much space they filled in our lives.

They were more than pets. They were family, best friends, constant companions, and part of our everyday routines.

This month, we invite you to remember them with us. 🌈🐾

Share a favorite photo of a pet waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge in the comments, along with their name or a favorite memory. We'd be honored to remember them with you. ❤️

📞 Call us: 817-523-7210
💬 Text us: 817-523-6644
📅 Book now: https://petportal.vet/walnut-creek-veterinary-hospital
📍 724 E Hwy 199, Springtown, TX

🐱AAHA Guidelines: Managing Diabetes in Cats

Diabetes can be a lifelong condition, but with the right care, diabetic cats can live happy, comfortable lives. The AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines help veterinarians choose the best treatment and monitoring plan for each cat.

💊 More treatment options are available.
SGLT2-inhibitor medications can be used instead of insulin in some cats. However, not every diabetic cat is a safe candidate. The guidelines help veterinarians decide when these medications may be appropriate.

🩺 We treat the whole cat.
Other health conditions can cause insulin resistance and make diabetes harder to control. Our veterinarians evaluate diabetic cats for these problems as part of their treatment plan.

🩸 Monitoring is more than a number.
Stress can raise a cat's blood sugar, so in-hospital glucose curves are not routinely recommended. Instead, fructosamine testing can help us evaluate blood sugar control over time.

For cats receiving insulin, we also look for improvement in symptoms like excessive thirst and urination, while making sure your cat is feeling and acting well.

❤️ There is good news!
With proper care, diabetic cats can live comfortably with their condition—and some cats may even go into remission.

Every diabetic cat is different, and AAHA guidelines help us create a treatment plan that works for the individual patient.

📞 Call us: 817-523-7210
💬 Text us: 817-523-6644
📅 Book now: https://petportal.vet/walnut-creek-veterinary-hospital
📍 724 E Hwy 199, Springtown, TX

🐱National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!

For some cats, the hardest part of going to the veterinarian isn't the exam - it's getting them into the carrier and through the front door! 😹

A little preparation can make veterinary visits much less stressful for both you AND your cat.

🚗Choose the right carrier.
We love sturdy carriers with multiple openings, especially ones that open from the front and the top. A carrier that easily comes apart is another great option. Sometimes we can remove the top and examine a nervous kitty while they stay comfortable in the bottom half!

🏠Make the carrier pert of your home.
Don't let the carrier only appear when it's time for a vet visit. Leave out with the door open so your cat can explore, nap, or relax inside. Add a soft towel or blanket that smells like home to make it even more inviting.

🌿Try Feliway before traveling.
A feline pheromone spray like Feliway can be sprayed inside the carrier before your trip to help create a more calming environment. Allow it to dry before placing your cat inside.

🐟Bring the GOOD treats.
This is the time to break out your cat's favorite high-value treats! Bringing something they really love can help us creative positive associations with their visits.

💊Ask us about anxiety medication.
Some cats need a little ewxtra help - and that's ok! For especially anxious or fearful cats, we can prescribe medication to give before the appointment to help reduce fear and stress.

Please don't let carrier battles keep your cat from receiving veterinary care. If you know your kitty struggles with visits, talk to us before their appointment. We can help you make a plan.

📞Call us: 817-523-7210
💬Text us: 817-523-6644
📅Book now: https://petportal.vet/walnut-creek-veterinary-hospital
📍724 E Hwy 199, Springtown, Tx

Patient Spotlight: CPL Beans 🌟

Meet Beans, a 7-month-old Persian with a very busy schedule and some very important hobbies. 🐾💙

Beans' story started when a family friend found him wandering an alley in Fort Worth. Thankfully, his days on the streets are behind him, and he has fully embraced the cozy indoor lifestyle.

His current interests include upsies, eating, and napping—preferably as often as possible. 😹 And when it's time to unwind after such a demanding day, Beans is always down for a good rom-com. 🎬💕

From alley kitten to pampered movie buddy, we'd say Beans landed exactly where he belongs. He's a sweet, fluffy little guy with plenty of personality, and we can't wait to watch him grow up!

Give CPL Beans some love in the comments! 🐾

🦟World Mosquito Day: Tiny Bite, Big Risk!

Mosquitoes are more than an itchy summertime nuisance. For our pets, a single mosquito bite can transmit heartworm disease.

❤️ How do pets get heartworms?

When a mosquito bites an infected animal, it can pick up tiny heartworm larvae. That mosquito can then spread the larvae when it bites another pet.

Over time, the larvae grow into adult worms that live in the heart and nearby blood vessels. Heartworm disease can cause serious and sometimes permanent damage.

🐶 Dogs are especially at risk.
Dogs are the natural host for heartworms. Infected dogs can develop coughing, exercise intolerance, breathing problems, heart failure, and other serious complications.

🐱 Cats can get heartworms, too!
Cats are less likely to develop adult worms, but that doesn't mean they're safe. Even a small number of heartworms can cause severe lung disease or sudden death. There is also no approved medication to eliminate adult heartworms in cats.

🦟 What about indoor pets?

Mosquitoes don't respect closed doors! Indoor pets can still be bitten, which is why we recommend heartworm prevention even for pets that spend most or all of their time inside.

💊 Prevention is much easier than treatment.

Year-round heartworm prevention helps protect your pet from this potentially deadly disease. Dogs should also receive routine heartworm testing—even when they are consistently taking prevention.

Not sure if your pet is protected? Ask us about heartworm testing and which preventive option is right for them.

📞 Call us: 817-523-7210
💬 Text us: 817-523-6644
📅 Book now: https://petportal.vet/walnut-creek-veterinary-hospital
📍 724 E Hwy 199, Springtown, TX

🐱CAT OWNER DEBATE: We Need Answers.

Your cat is peacefully sleeping in your spot.

You need to sit down.

What do you do? 👀

A. Move the cat. It’s my house.
B. Sit somewhere else. That spot belongs to them now.
C. Attempt to squeeze into the 6 inches of space they left me.
D. Pick them up, sit down, and hope they agree to become a lap cat.
E. Cancel all plans. Nobody moves until the cat wakes up naturally.

There are no wrong answers... but your cat is definitely judging some of them. 😂

What’s your answer? Defend your choice in the comments! 🐾

📞 Call us: 817-523-7210
💬 Text us: 817-523-6644
📅 Book now: https://petportal.vet/walnut-creek-veterinary-hospital
📍 724 E Hwy 199, Springtown, TX