Sharing your home with a pet brings joy, companionship, and plenty of entertainment. As a pet owner, your responsibility involves creating a nurturing home environment for your pet. As with humans, stress can impact pets’ health and happiness, so a low-stress home is essential. Our Oliver Animal Hospital team shares seven strategies that will help [...]
As a pet owner, you will do anything to ensure your furry companion stays by your side for as long as possible, and routine wellness care is the best way to positively impact your pet’s lifelong health. With regular wellness examinations, you are proactively protecting your pet against life-threatening infections and disease, which is our [...]
Mental stimulation is critical for your pet’s health and happiness. Enrichment activities allow your pet to practice their natural behaviors and keep them mentally engaged. The south Austin veterinarians at Oliver Animal Hospital know that store-bought enrichment pet toys can be expensive, so we suggest toys for your four-legged friend that you can make. Pet [...]
Pets often don’t exhibit illness signs until their condition is advanced, which is one reason regular wellness screening tests are so important. Wellness screening results provide critical insights into your four-legged friend’s health, so the south Austin veterinarians at Oliver Animal Hospital want to explain how yearly testing benefits your pet. #1: Veterinary wellness screening [...]
Some people prefer sweet treats, while others would rather indulge in savory goodies during the holidays. Do you know your four-legged family member’s preference? The south Austin veterinarians at Oliver Animal Hospital don’t want your festivities interrupted by a veterinary emergency, so we provide information about holiday treats you should avoid and offer suggestions for [...]
The holiday season is upon us, and this festive season will be less joyous if your favorite four-legged family member experiences a veterinary emergency. While your pet makes your holidays brighter, the foods and commotion can stress out your curious cat or dog. Follow our Oliver Animal Hospital team’s safety do’s and don’ts to help [...]
Like an elderly person, a senior pet needs extra support as they age to continue living a healthy, rich, and fulfilling life. You can maximize your senior pet’s quality of life (QOL) during their golden years by prioritizing their health and wellness and making accommodations to ensure their comfort and mobility. Follow our Oliver Animal [...]
Thanksgiving should be filled with laughter, love, and delicious food. The holiday should not be filled with stress and fear of a potential pet emergency. While this time of year is wonderful for celebrating with friends and family, the traditional trappings can pose health hazards to your pet. Our Oliver Animal Hospital team wants to [...]
Cats aren’t known as open books. And, although their independent and mysterious nature is part of their charm, those traits also can sometimes prevent them from receiving the care and attention they need. Is your cat suffering from secret joint pain and decreased mobility? Use this guide from your south Austin vet at Oliver Animal [...]
Heavy hounds and cumbersome cats are the butt of many jokes, but the U.S. pet obesity epidemic is nothing to laugh about. On average, overweight and obese pets live shorter lives—as much as two and a half years less than their healthy weight counterparts. Considering that pet lives are already brief, this sad fact should [...]