When should I get lab work done? How long does it take? What do my results mean?

Blood testing is great for general health, ill patient, geriatric and wellness exams. In-office testing enables Dr. Leland to evaluate your pet‘s general health and can help us become aware of any health problems.

The third full week in March each year is National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW), a week dedicated to raising awareness to poison control centers and the poison help hotlines. At the Pet Vaccination Clinic, it is important to us that you have the information and help you need to keep your pet safe. We’ve compiled a list of advice and resources to help keep your dogs and cats safe in their environment.

Heartworm disease is a serious disease caused by “heartworms” that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets, mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets. In this blog, we’ve answered some of our most frequently asked questions about Heartworm disease and the importance of prevention.

New puppies are an exciting and sweet addition to your life, and we have the advice to help prepare you for providing the best life for your pet. These 9 tips include researching the breed, preparing your home, recommended vaccinations, potty training, building your bond, spaying & neutering, training, making regular visits to your veterinarian, and year-round parasite prevention.

February is national “Spay/Neuter Awareness Month.”

Here we answer frequently asked questions like:
What is Spaying/Neutering?

Why Spay/Neuter?

Where can I get the spay/neuter done in San Antonio, TX?

How old should be pet be for Spay/Neuter surgery?

I have stray cats in the neighborhood, can I get them spayed/neutered?

And do I have to wait for my dog to have her first litter before spaying?

The least common of the four main intestinal worms, the whipworm is tiny, threadlike, and larger at one end. Unlike hookworms and roundworms, the whipworm lives in the large intestine and can cause chronic diarrhea.

Most common in puppies and kittens, roundworms are long, white, spaghetti-like worms. Once they make their way into the body, they live inside the intestines and consume the nutrients from your pet’s food before your pet can process it