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Traveling Tips for Your Cat and Dog
Tips for your jet-set pet
3 min read “My sister Kayla and her dog Zuri love to visit from Ohio,” says Elantra, a vet tech at Firehouse Cedar Park. “Their 20-hour drive from Ohio requires a stop every few hours to stretch both their legs.” Here are tips to prepare for any adventure with your...
How Pet Dental X-rays Benefit Your Pet
Images give us a better picture of what’s going in inside your pet’s mouth
2.5 minute read Check out the Audio Version of this Post!When Captain had his yearly dental visit at Firehouse Cedar Park, his x-rays showed that a few of his roots were not attached anymore. We knew he'd suffer from future pain and infection if we did not remove...
Our New Year’s Resolutions – A note from 2 pets ✏️
(5 ways to love us more in ‘23)
Read: 1.5 min It’s us—Juniper & Raja. You might have seen us on the Firehouse magnet. We’re Firehouse pets and official mascots. 😊 We’ve noticed this time each year that you make a list of ways to improve your life. It seems like a great idea! On behalf of your...
Pet-proof your holiday decor
How to keep your cats and dogs off the Naughty List
1 min read Decorated Christmas trees and a fully lit menorah or kinara are showstoppers. Ornaments, lights, and seasonal scents add to the festive feeling of the season. They also seem like shiny new playthings to your curious pet. When decorating your home for the...
A Feast for All Beasts
Safe Thanksgiving Foods for Your Pet
1 min read Charlie Brown always shared Thanksgiving with Snoopy. If you plan carefully, your pets can join in on the holiday too. Some human foods are unsafe for pets. Yet, plain ingredients (or single ingredients) are fine. Avoid a Thanksgiving trip to the ER with...
Routine lab tests keep your cat or dog in their prime
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1.5 min read When Patrick ate Sago Palm roots this summer, his mom knew she had to rush him to the ER. Sago Palms are toxic to dogs and most attractive (and easy to eat!) when recently dug up. Luckily, Patrick is now fine and his personality has returned to normal. ...
If You Are Facing the Loss of Your Pet
When your pet dies, we are here with answers and support
2 min read Sean’s older cat Gracie limped with pain. She began to bump into walls and urinate in the living room. Then, when Sean’s younger cat began to groom Gracie, he realized it was time to prepare for her death. Our cats and dogs are family, so it’s...
6 Signs Your Pet Has Allergies
Dogs suffer more often than cats
2 min read 14-year-old Bogey had seasonal allergies all his life. His chronic inflammation caused his skin to itch day and night. This poor guy was suffering so much, he didn’t want to be held or touched. Bogey’s mom had tried all the medications. She was at her wits...
Pet Allergies Happen All Year Long
Know the triggers to prevent suffering
1 min read Allergens are small particles that our bodies might react to. Allergens enter a pet’s body through their skin, ears, and nose. Dogs can suffer from allergies all year long. Year-round triggers include: -Environmental elements: grass, cedar, mold, pollen....