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 [...]

Halloween is a favorite holiday for many U.S. pet owners, but many dogs and cats don’t share the same sentiment about the spookiest night of the year. Whether your pet loves or loathes All Hallow’s Eve, use these five tips from Oliver Animal Hospital, your preferred south Austin vet, to ensure everyone has a fun [...]

Most days, your schedule is likely filled to the brim, which can easily cause you to feel stress. While your cat’s days aren’t nearly as hectic, felines experience stress for different reasons, but they are just as valid as yours. A cat can become stressed because of: Boredom An insufficient number of appropriate outlets for [...]

Your furry pal deserves an occasional pampering session to make them smell fresh and clean. In addition, a thorough, properly performed at-home grooming session can help your furry pal look and feel their best, while strengthening your pet-owner bond. By performing your pet’s spa treatments, you also have the opportunity to check your four-legged friend [...]

September marks the beginning of various hunting seasons, from waterfowl to deer, which means that the woods, fields, and waterways can become dangerous spots for your four-legged friend to wander. Whether you are planning on sitting behind a decoy spread with your Labrador, or ambling along a field’s wood line with your Chihuahua, knowing how [...]

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects around 1% to 3% of dogs and cats overall, but up to 10% of older dogs and 35% to 50% of older cats. Despite the high prevalence, many affected pets are diagnosed late in the disease process, which can reduce the effectiveness of many treatments. New diagnostic test protocols allow [...]

Dog owners from older generations know the fear that accompanies a hip dysplasia diagnosis and the questions that commonly loom. Is my dog doomed to a life of pain and disability? Will I have to put my dog down? Thankfully, veterinary medicine advancements allow for successful treatment in most dogs born with this relatively common [...]

Parasites are unavoidable—at some point, unfortunately, your dog will likely face parasitic skin or intestinal infections. Giardia is the most common intestinal parasite and affects from 8% to 45% of dogs in a given area or population. Infected dogs don’t always get sick, but can still spread the disease to others. The Oliver Animal Hospital [...]

Hepatic lipidosis (i.e., fatty liver syndrome) is one of the most common liver diseases that affects cats. This condition causes feline liver dysfunction, preventing this vital organ from carrying out its essential jobs. Help your cat avoid this illness by reading our Oliver Animal Hospital team’s answers to your frequently asked questions (FAQs) about hepatic [...]