by Firehouse Animal Health Center | Mar 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
4 minute read When a mosquito bites an animal with heartworm disease, they transfer the disease to the next animal they bite. In vet school, Dr Natalie Davis’s roommate adopted an adorable German Shepherd puppy named Winnie. At Winnie’s first puppy visit, the...
by Firehouse Animal Health Center | Mar 4, 2025 | Blog
3 minute read Seemingly healthy grain-free pet diets aren’t helpful to a dog’s health. In fact, research shows they cause issues with the heart. “Everybody just wants what’s best for their pets,” says Dr Natalie Davis, a veterinarian at Firehouse 183 in Austin,...
by Firehouse Animal Health Center | Feb 4, 2025 | Blog
3.5 minute read When Dr Rebecca Davies met Cici, a fragile kitten with a fighting spirit, it was the start of a story of resilience, compassion, and love. For nearly two years, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WILCO) did not have a resident veterinarian. So,...
by Firehouse Animal Health Center | Jan 7, 2025 | Blog
3 minute read It’s important to protect cats and dogs from local wildlife who might see our pets as a tasty meal, especially at night. Dr Natalie Davis has a friend who protects her Yorkie from the local hawk population with a spiked vest. “The spikes will deter...
by Firehouse Animal Health Center | Dec 1, 2024 | Blog
3 minute read “We do everything the pet needs,” says Dr Brianna Armstrong, Medical Director of Firehouse183. “It’s an incredible opportunity to provide healthcare with an underserved community.” “We give because pets bring joy to their humans and offer support during...
