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Pet Health Questions? Don’t Jump to Dr Google.
Always Ask Your Vet's Advice
2 min read We hear this all the time: garlic can help prevent ticks. This isn’t true, but Google search keeps pulling up the article and spewing bad advice. Have you ever looked up advice online? Many pet owners turn to the internet for help when it comes to their...
Missing Furry Friend? Reunite in Just 4 Easy Steps
Locate Your Missing Feline or Canine Companion with These Handy Tips
2 min read More pets go missing during July 4th fireworks celebrations than at any other time of the year. The loud bangs and pops scare both dogs and cats. We’ve written tips to help pets feel safe and secure during Independence Day festivities. In this blog,...
Is Your Cat Stressed Out? 3 Signs of a Seriously Anxious Cat
Call your vet if your cat does these things
4 min read “Not all babies and cats get along so well,” says Dr Adriana Mendoza, Medical Director at Firehouse Leander. “But these two have been best friends from the start. Tate, a Texas Humane Heroes rescue, is older and calmer. A new baby didn’t give him anxiety....
Vacationing with Your Cat or Dog in 2023
Travel tips for your pet
3 min read “Scamp is a model citizen when we go camping,” says Deanna, a vet tech at Firehouse Leander. “He sleeps in the tent without any issues.” Here are tips to prepare for any adventure with your cat and dog. #1: 3-6 months before travel Follow booking...
Pet Dental X-rays and Their Importance to Your Pet’s Dental Health
X-ray imagery shows us the deeper dental issues your pet is dealing with
2.5 minute read Check out the Audio Version of this Post!Ringo visited Dr Betsy Henslee for his yearly dental cleaning. X-rays showed a tooth that could cause infection and pain. We talked with Ringo’s owners, who made the decision to play it safe by removing this...
Our New Year’s Resolutions – A note from 2 pets ✏️
(5 ways to love us more in ‘23)
Read: 1.5 min It’s us—Juniper & Raja. You might have seen us on the Firehouse magnet. We’re Firehouse pets and official mascots. 😊 We’ve noticed this time each year that you make a list of ways to improve your life. It seems like a great idea! On behalf of your...
Pet-proof your holiday decor
How to keep your cats and dogs off the Naughty List
1 min read Decorated Christmas trees and a fully lit menorah or kinara are showstoppers. Ornaments, lights, and seasonal scents add to the festive feeling of the season. They also seem like shiny new playthings to your curious pet. When decorating your home for the...
A Feast for All Beasts
Safe Thanksgiving Foods for Your Pet
1 min read Charlie Brown always shared Thanksgiving with Snoopy. If you plan carefully, your pets can join in on the holiday too. Some human foods are unsafe for pets. Yet, plain ingredients (or single ingredients) are fine. Avoid a Thanksgiving trip to the ER with...
Routine lab tests keep your cat or dog in their prime
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1.5 min read When Patrick ate Sago Palm roots this summer, his mom knew she had to rush him to the ER. Sago Palms are toxic to dogs and most attractive (and easy to eat!) when recently dug up. Luckily, Patrick is now fine and his personality has returned to normal. ...