We hear a thousand clichés about summer heat, but none of them capture the beastly nature of a Texas summer. Fortunately, your south Austin veterinarian, Oliver Animal Hospital, knows how to keep your pets cool and comfortable during this scorching season. Check out our Top 10 pet safety tips for beating the heat in the [...]

Nothing ruins the summer faster than a pet emergency.  Texas summer heat is nothing new to Texans, but the devastating power of high temperatures is often taken for granted. Heatstroke—a condition where a pet’s body temperature becomes dangerously elevated—is a potentially tragic emergency in people and pets. Oliver Animal Hospital treats countless pets every summer [...]

Your famous summer barbecue is ready to begin. You look over the backyard one last time—side dishes are prepped, the grill is hot, the lawn chairs are arranged, and the pool is sparkling. You have thought of everything. A low woof from behind the back door begs to disagree.  Fortunately, the south Austin veterinarians of [...]