In case you haven’t noticed with yourself or your human counterparts, it is allergy season! (But when is it not really in Texas?) We have received many calls about coughing and itching…but did you know that allergies can affect your dog’s EARS too? Allergies are one of the biggest causes of ear irritation, which can…
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Laser Therapy: San Antonio Pets & Vets
Check out this cool family! They came to see our veterinarians because Sophie managed to get a little too excited jumping out of the truck this weekend…we did a low level laser therapy treatment on her (hence the cool eye protection on Mom and Dad) to help with healing and inflammation and sent her on…
Heartworm symptoms in dogs
Heartworm disease can be hard to to determine in the early stages. But as the disease progresses, the signs of heartworm disease may include a variety of symptoms. Including, mild persistent cough, reluctance to exercise, fatigue after moderate activity, decreased appetite, and weight loss. As the disease progresses, pets may develop heart failure and the…
Welcome Dr. Lejeune: San Antonio Pets & Vets
Everyone join us in officially welcoming Dr. Nikki Lejeune to our San Antonio veterinarian family! Prior to Acorn Hill, she was working at a practice down in the valley. We were more than happy to have her join Dr. Powell and Dr. Horstmann as our newest San Antonio veterinarian. Dr Lejeune is dipping her toes…
Pet Wellness Exams: San Antonio Pets & Vets
keeping pets healthy with prevention Let’s face it, your pets love to hide things from you. They will hide bones, treats or a favorite toy, but what pets are also geared to hide are health problems. Pet wellness exams help expose our sneaky pets. Why are wellness exams important? Yearly pet wellness exams as very…
'Tis the flea season: San Antonio Pets & Vets
‘Tis the season for fleas in south Texas! This time of year our San Antonio veterinarians see a rise in the flea population on our pets. It is, unfortunately, the worst time of year for these critters. The warm temperatures and high humidity are perfect conditions for breeding. Fleas can cause various problems for pets. …
Obesity in Pets: San Antonio Pets & Vets
Recent studies indicate that approximately 50% off cats and dogs in the U.S. are overweight, and 35% are considered obese. We all love our pets but we need to be sure we are not showing our love by giving extra food, treats, and table scraps. These extra calories could actually shorten their life, as overweight…
Deadly Bugs?: San Antonio Pets & Vets
Scorpions? Nah. The scorpions native to the San Antonio area don’t give veterinarians and their patients much grief. We can discuss those nasty boogers in another veterinary blog post. Kissing Bug? Yup. These bugs (scientific name Triatoma sp.) have an assortment of names. Per the Texas A&M University website, “chinche mala” is the most common…
Rattlesnakes and Dogs Don't Mix: San Antonio Pets & Vets
Rattlesnake bites in Dogs. What is the main thing to know? Get to a veterinarian immediately! When I treated a former co-worker’s dogs for rattlesnake bites, she had not even seen the snake bite the dogs. She went into the backyard and noted one dog was painful and had swelling around the face and neck.…
Aspiring to be the best vet: San Antonio Pets & Vets
What does it mean to be the best bet in San Antonio to our clients and their beloved animals? Do our clients expect affordable care? What about attentive, compassionate and caring staff? Or to be the best, do our clients expect availability, same day appointments or what about a wide-range of care in-house? At Acorn Hill Animal Hospital,…