Urgent Care vs Emergencies
The Difference Between Urgent Care and Emergencies for Your Pet As a pet owner, your furry friend’s health and well-being are of the utmost importance. However, when your pet faces a sudden health issue, it can be challenging to determine whether the situation calls for urgent care or an emergency visit. Knowing the difference between […]
Pet Insurance
The Importance of Pet Insurance: A Veterinarian’s Guide As a pet owner, you want the best for your furry family members—from the food they eat to the care they receive. While we often consider diet, exercise, and regular check-ups as fundamental aspects of caring for our pets, there’s another critical component that shouldn’t be overlooked: […]
Pet Emergencies: What to Do in an Emergency
For both pets and their owners, dealing with pet emergencies can be frightening and stressful. However, knowing where to turn for emergency animal care for your injured or sick pet can make all the difference. Here at All Pets Animal Hospital, we provide around-the-clock pet treatment for dogs, cats, and exotic animals in Katy, TX. […]
First Aid Tips for Pet Injuries
If your pet has been injured, you should try to render immediate first aid before transporting them to a veterinary hospital. Administering first aid will prepare your pet for the trip to the veterinary hospital, and keep them safe during the journey. Restrain Your Pet If possible, put a leash or harness on your pet […]
6 Ways to Set Your Dog Up for Optimal Health in the New Year
With every New Year comes a wide variety of New Year’s resolutions for humans, many of which are health-focused — from exercising regularly and eating healthier to quitting smoking and learning yoga. It only seems natural that our beloved dogs should also adopt a health-first approach to the New Year, which can be as easy […]
Aging Pets and Cognitive Dysfunction
Aging Pets and Cognitive Dysfunction Degenerative brain disease, or Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), is far more common than you may think. CDS is defined as a loss in learning, memory, and awareness. It results in varying stages of dementia. A 2011 study performed in Australia found that 14 percent of senior animals had cognitive dysfunction […]
Activity Levels to Consider When Adopting a Dog
Activity Levels to Consider When Adopting a Dog If you’re considering adding a dog to your family, congratulations! Dogs make great companions, and with a little forethought, there’s bound to be a dog that’s right for you. However, think about your lifestyle and the ideal qualities you’d like in a dog first. Exercise for High-Energy and Working […]
Netflix and Snack: What Foods are Safe to Share with your Dog
Netflix and Snack: What Foods are Safe to Share with your Dog We all love sitting on the couch with something to snack on after a long day, but how many of us are guilty of sharing with our furry friends? Of course it’s too easy to want to slip something over to your doe-eyed dog, […]
Tips for Fun (and Safety) at the Dog Park
Tips for Fun (and Safety) at the Dog Park Now that the long winter is finally over, the dog parks are coming alive with the sounds of frolicking pups. For many dogs, these off-leash parks are an important part of sociability, not to mention exercise. Yet, dog parks are not for everyone. Dogs with aggression issues or poor […]
Does My Pet Need Year-Round Flea and Tick Prevention? Yes, and Here’s Why!
Does My Pet Need Year-Round Flea and Tick Prevention? Yes, and Here’s Why! The sun is starting to set earlier and earlier and the temperature is getting cooler. Some parts of the U.S. have begun to see blankets of snow that seemingly showed up overnight. Our minds have turned to thoughts of fireplaces and mugs […]