Heartworm Prevention for Dogs & Cats
Monthly prevention is the key to avoiding this painful (and deadly) disease

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...

Next Steps When Your Cat Stops Eating
Call the vet! Plus, more advice from your Firehouse veterinarians.

by Firehouse Animal Health Center | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized

2 minute read Cats shouldn’t go through phases of not eating. Any significant reduction in food intake could be a sign of an issue.   Stella, a 5-year-old domestic shorthaired cat, recently stopped eating her favorite tuna-flavored kibble. Her pet dad Doug...

Does your pet have back-to-school jitters?
Help your pet get back to our regularly scheduled program.

by Whisker Cloud | Aug 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

1 min read Chloe started hiding shoes around the house. That’s when her pet parents knew something was up. Saying hello to fall includes a shift in routines Structured schedules, commitments, and fresh classmates become the new normal. Believe it or not, pets pick up...

Protect Your Pup From Heat Exhaustion
Keep your cool pet from turning into a hot dog this summer

by Firehouse Animal Health Center | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized

1.5 min read https://firehousebelterra.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Pearl-cooling-down-in-the-heat.mp4 Active pets can overheat in the sun. You can enjoy summer and protect your pet from the dangers of heatstroke. The survival rate of heat stroke is low. Heat...