National Take Your Cat to the Veterinarian Day is August 22. If you cannot remember the last time you took your cat to the veterinarian, this is the perfect time to schedule an appointment for their wellness visit. Our veterinarians in south Austin at Oliver Animal Hospital want to explain why regular wellness visits are [...]
August 15 is National Check the Chip Day, so this is a great time to discuss why microchipping your pet is such an important part of their health care plan. Our team at Oliver Animal Hospital would like to answer some frequently asked questions concerning microchipping. Question: Why should I microchip my pet? Answer: Microchipped [...]
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 [...]
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) estimates that 860,000 shelter cats are euthanized annually. Numerous kittens born in June, the height of kitten season, are added to this statistic each year. June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, so our south Austin veterinarians at Oliver Animal Hospital interviewed a few [...]
July Fourth is a time for fun in the sun and eating good food with friends and family. While the celebratory atmosphere is something you excitedly anticipate, the commotion may distress your pet. When your pet experiences extreme anxiety, the effects can be not only psychological but also physiological, including increased heart rate, respiratory rate, [...]
Cats are sensitive creatures who do not always handle new experiences well. They need sufficient time to adjust to unfamiliar territory. The south Austin veterinarians at Oliver Animal Hospital want to provide tips to help your adopted cat adapt peacefully to their new home. #1: Prepare your home before your new cat’s arrival Choose a [...]
Adopting a new dog is exciting. At the same time, you should thoroughly research what type of dog will fit best with your family’s lifestyle. The team at Oliver Animal Hospital has some suggestions for things to consider when choosing your new addition. What kind of dog will be a good fit for my family? [...]
Could your panting dog have asthma? Could your sneezing cat be suffering from allergies? Once you know what to look for, you will be able to determine if your pet needs further testing to help diagnose asthma or allergies. May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and the team at Oliver Animal Hospital would like [...]