Blue-Green Algae Can Cause Death for Dogs
Check the status of this toxin before enjoying waterways with your dog

by Firehouse Animal Health Center | Jun 22, 2025 | Uncategorized

3 minute read Dr Natalie Davis recalls the scary day her dog Dakota got sick after they spent the afternoon paddle boarding on Lady Bird Lake. Dakota was acting strange during the car ride home: she was tired, threw up, and wasn’t acting herself. Even though Dakota...

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...