With the return of warmer weather come those pesky mosquitoes. While a big ol’ itchy mosquito bite is annoying for humans, a mosquito bite can have serious—sometimes life-threatening—implications for pets. Learn how mosquitoes can transmit heartworm larvae that can cause a deadly infection for your pet, if left untreated, and how to keep your pet [...]

Like people, your pet may experience an occasional cough, but that is unlikely to be a cause for concern. Coughing is a vital reflex, serving as a defense mechanism to clear your pet’s lungs or airway of any foreign material or irritants. Coughing is also a critical mechanism to prevent aspiration of material from the [...]

The popularity of low carbohydrate, low glycemic index, and low sugar diets has dramatically increased over the past several years, and sugar has become the enemy for many people searching for ways to improve their overall health and wellness. As a result, sugar substitutes have increased in popularity, too. However, while sugar substitutes can be [...]

The mischievous nature of pets, especially young puppies and kittens, can provide endless entertainment and laughs for pet owners, but it also can get your four-legged companion in trouble. Pets explore their environments by tasting, smelling, and occasionally pawing any new, interesting objects or foods they encounter. However, many household items, foods, or products are [...]

As a pet owner, you likely enjoy pet kisses and furry cuddles, but have you ever stopped to wonder if your pet can transmit diseases to you? The South Austin veterinarians at Oliver Animal Hospital want to help by offering information about zoonotic diseases, and explaining which ones should concern you when you are canoodling [...]

Removing bacteria from under your pet’s gum line is important to prevent dental disease, which can cause significant health problems for your pet. This is accomplished by a professional veterinary dental cleaning, which is an essential part of your pet’s health care plan. The South Austin veterinarians at Oliver Animal Hospital want to explain what [...]

Your pet’s stinky breath could be an indication of a much more serious problem. Poor dental health can cause significant problems, and our South Austin veterinarians want to ensure your pet isn’t affected. Our team at Oliver Animal Hospital answers frequently asked questions about pet dental health. Question: What causes periodontal disease in pets? Oliver [...]

You may be tempted to slip your pet a pain reliever when they aren’t feeling well, or perhaps they ate a prescription pill you accidentally dropped on the ground. These common scenarios may result in serious poisoning and put your pet in harm’s way, as many human medications are actually toxic to pets. Oliver Animal [...]

We love dogs because they form such strong social bonds with us, but for some dogs, these close bonds become shackles that chain them to a life of panic and distress whenever they’re alone.  Separation anxiety can escalate quickly and endanger your dog, damage your home, and potentially devastate your dog-owner relationship. Because treating is [...]

Visiting the veterinarian may not be your pet’s—or your—idea of a good time, but routine care is essential to a long and healthy life. Skipping annual wellness visits because your pet experiences fear and anxiety may actually worsen their feelings toward us over time, if they only see us when they need treatment.  Rather than [...]