March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month, and March 17th-23rd is Pet Poison Prevention Week. Pet poison prevention means being able to help identify, avoid, and prevent your pet from a potentially poisonous situation. Toxic foods, hazardous household products, and poisonous plants can all play dangerous
You may have noticed flyers at your local pet store offering Non-Anesthetic Dental cleanings, also called NAD. It sounds like a great alternative to the scary anesthetic procedure your veterinarian has been recommending for your pet. Who would want to put their dog or cat
Adding a new dog to your home is a very exciting time. Some of the first things you’ll want to do with your new addition will be to take them to the pet store and pick out a brand new collar, squishy bed, and the
It’s the 4th of July, and the whole family is in the backyard, grilling, swimming, lighting sparklers, and having a great time. Meanwhile, the dog’s inside, hiding under the bed, panting, trembling, and whining. Sound familiar? According to a recent article in the New York
Spicewood Springs Animal Hospital is excited to announce the addition of a Companion Therapy Laser to our array of pain management services. Cold Laser Therapy or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a newer technology that is increasingly being utilized in human and animal medicine
With July 4th happening this weekend, we probably have a lot on our minds; shopping for brisket and beer, finding out the best location to watch the fireworks, or arranging events with friends and neighbors. It’s easy to forget about our furry housemates. July 4th
Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21st but here in Austin, summer seems to take up half the calendar year. With the rising temperatures upon us we need to take extra care to protect our beloved pets from heat related emergencies. Cats and dogs are
With summer months fast approaching, it is an ideal time to get back in the habit of giving your pet their monthly heartworm prevention. Heartworms are spread via mosquito and can infect any animal that is not on regular heartworm prevention. Dogs are ideal hosts
Clicker training is quickly becoming a widely used tool to assist with dog training. The device makes a loud and distinctive click that helps to “mark” the desired behavior. This helps communicate to the dog exactly which behavior you want to encourage and speeds up
Finding your cute companion If you are new to Austin it may not take you very long to see that here in Austin, we LOVE our pets. There are lots of great state parks, dog parks, and even some of our restaurants don't mind if