Chocolate has a dark side that has nothing to do with flavor. Every year, chocolate ingestion ranks in the top 10 most common pet toxins, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and the Pet Poison Helpline. Chocolate’s sweet smell is as irresistible to pets as to people, but, unfortunately, the sweetness ends there. [...]

The countdown to Halloween is on, and preparations are in full swing. Maybe you’ve noticed your cat watching as you string fake spider webs on the mantle, or you’ve spotted your dog gazing longingly at the candy bowl. Don’t be fooled this Halloween—true evil waits for pets around every turn. To recognize and prepare for [...]

Popular culture celebrates chubby Chihuahuas and portly pit bulls, but the cruel reality is that overweight pets are suffering. Obesity significantly shortens pet lives, increases the risk for many inflammatory diseases, and alters their behavior. Your trusted south Austin vet, Oliver Animal Hospital, understands that talking about your pet’s weight during their appointment can be [...]