Acorn Hill Animal Hospital recommends the 6 month injectable Heartworm preventative, ProHeart 6! This medication is for DOGs only. It is an injection given under the skin and is about the same amount given when given a rabies vaccine. A dose given in the hospital every 6 months will prevent heartworm infection all year long!…

With the completion of Wurzbach Parkway, this has opened up a whole new area for us. We are an easy 10 minute drive on Wurzbach Parkway from NW Military Drive. This allows us to easily serve everyone in that area and zip codes. If you have any questions, please call us at (210) 654-7117. Thanks

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…