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Does your dog do the Itchy Dog Dance? While this video may be comical, when you have to see (and hear) your little furbaby constantly scratching or licking at themselves, it can be frustrating, not to mention problematic for the dog! Introducing Hills Derm Defense, which is formulated to help strengthen the skin barrier and…

We’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! As a reminder, the clinic will be closed this Monday July 4th in observance of Independence Day. If your pets are in need of any refills of medication and/or food, please call us today to pick those up. We are here our usual…

Fleas are gross! And sometimes bad for human health. Random fact: Did you know the CDC reports there are an average of 7 cases of human plague diagnosed in the United States per year? Obviously that’s a tiny number of individuals affected and nothing like Medieval times, but it is still around! Fleas and rodents…

Bummed about fleas? The flea baths aren’t working? Don’t like your dog’s greasy back because of the topical? Call us now about a better tasting option for your dog’s flea problem! Try the chewable flea preventative Nexgard! Find more information about Nexgard Flea and Tick Chews here

Dog Flu. Huh? Social dog? Using the kennel and boarding for summer vacation? Dog parks? Maybe we should discuss CIV (Canine Influenza Virus). The newest form of CIV H3N2 sounds pretty scary. So far, we have not had confirmed cases in the San Antonio area, but dozens of cases have been reported in Austin, Dallas,…

April showers are gone, and the sun’s rays are on. Now’s the time to enjoy some cat cuddles and romps with your dogs. But make sure your pets stay healthy and safe during this season marked by pests and high temperatures. Here are seven ways to safeguard your pets: 1. Cover the basics – Secure…

Stinky dog breath? Call us about Oravet Dental Chews! Each chew contains delmopinol – a product used in human dentistry for 20 years. Oravet is a green vegan chew designed to mechanically scrub the teeth. It has a strip of delmopinol that helps dissolve and prevent plaque as well as disrupt sulfur compounds that contribute…

The more you know about this potentially fatal disease, the better prepared you’ll be to protect your feline friend from infection. Read on for answers to your common questions. 1. Do cats really get heartworm? Heartworms aren’t just a dog problem. If you live in an area where heartworm infection is prevalent in dogs, your…

Acorn Hill Animal Hospital 4153 Acorn Hill San Antonio, TX 78217 210-654-7117 6 Month Heartworm Shot ProHeart 6 Blog Post January 20, 2014 Another New Year’s Resolution? Make your life easier! Make your dog healthier! We are pleased to announce that Acorn Hill Animal Hospital will now be administering the 6 month heartworm injectable ProHeart…