by Firehouse Animal Health Center | Feb 8, 2024 | Blog
1 min read The current “mystery” respiratory illness is severe. We can see you fast at our 183 and Cedar Park locations if symptoms arise. The current strain of coughing a respiratory issues in dogs isn’t ordinary kennel cough. It’s a prolonged cough,...
by Firehouse Animal Health Center | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog
2 min read There’s no topic we’re uncomfortable with. So bring us your questions! Is your dog’s penis sticking out? Is your cat humping stuffed animals? Did your pet ingest marijuana? We’re here to answer all your questions. Doctors Rivas & Bonnet answer...
by Firehouse Animal Health Center | Jan 20, 2024 | Blog
8 min read Pets bring us immeasurable joy and companionship. Firehouse Animal Health Center’s mission is to prevent your cat, dog, and exotic pet from getting sick so they can stay by your side – healthy and happy – for as long as possible. Our care guidelines are...
by Whisker Cloud | Jan 5, 2024 | Blog
3 min read “Before starting Librela, Dizzy wasn’t using all four legs to go up and down the stairs,” says Firehouse 183 Client Service Coordinator Lisa Berletch of her 8-year-old Sheltie. “She was also hesitant to jump and run at full...
by Whisker Cloud | Dec 5, 2023 | Blog
3 min read “Simply put, kneading brings cats peace and comfort,” says Georgie Chadwick, Hospital Manager at Firehouse Westlake. Kneading is when cats rhythmically push their paws against a soft surface, often with a kneading motion like the way dough is kneaded. A...
by Whisker Cloud | Nov 30, 2023 | Blog
Loud bangs and pops scare pets and can make even the most well-behaved pet misbehave or run away. We have tips. Bruno is one of the few cats who doesn’t scare easily during New Year’s Eve and July 4th fireworks. “When I first adopted Bruno,” says Dr Sherry Hill,...