Autumn can be a delightful season for both pets and their owners, but it comes with its own set of costs. From increased parasite activity to other seasonal dangers, here’s what you need to know to protect your pets this fall, courtesy of the team at VetExpress! Flea and Tick Infestations One of the most…
Parvovirus, often simply called Parvo, is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease that attacks a dog’s intestinal tract. While vaccination remains the best way to prevent Parvo, even vaccinated puppies can become infected before their vaccinations take full effect. In that situation, or in circumstances where vaccination beforehand wasn’t possible, urgent care access becomes…
Urgent care veterinarians step in to help with all kinds of time-sensitive problems that require immediate stabilization and accurate diagnosis.
The Fourth of July brings dazzling fireworks displays to beaches and backyards alike, but while these pyrotechnic spectacles might be thrilling for humans, their loud explosions can be terrifying for canine companions. At VetExpress Animal Urgent Care, we’ve seen that fireworks are capable of inflicting severe stress with potentially dangerous consequences, with the potential to…
Dog attacks and other traumatic injuries, such as those sustained during vehicle collisions, can leave your pet shaken and in pain. While a trip to the emergency room (ER) might seem like the only option, the team at VetExpress Animal Urgent Care wants you to consider the benefits of coming to see us first. Our…
There are many conditions that VetExpress Animal Urgent Care is well suited to treat due to their time-sensitive nature. One of them, in particular, stands out when it comes to dogs: Bloat. Bloat, also known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate action. It can strike any dog breed, but it’s more…
Summer’s here, and while pets and owners alike should be happy to get outdoors and into the sunshine, higher temps go hand in hand with higher risk of heatstroke for our animal companions. Heatstroke is serious, and in Texas, it gets hot. That means this life-threatening condition, caused by excessive overheating, can strike often and…
Pets: They’re just like us! Well, not really. In certain ways, however, our pets are susceptible to the same health problems that we are, and one of the most straightforward examples of this concerns allergies. The team at VetExpress Animal Urgent Care has dealt with many allergic reactions, and for the most part, our services…
While it’s generally pretty cute as traits go, curiosity can backfire at times, and not just for cats! Unfortunately, accidental poisoning is common and quite serious for any animal affected. As spring moves toward summer and the weather warms, Lily toxicity in cats and snake envenomation of pets both become more common. With Easter just…
When your pet experiences a sudden illness or injury, a prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial. After all, clarity concerning the problem at hand will make a difference to both the outcome of any necessary medical procedures and your peace of mind. At VetExpress Animal Urgent Care, our mission to deliver timely, compassionate treatment hinges…
