Throughout their life, your pet relies on you to make the best decisions regarding their health and wellbeing. These decisions can become more challenging as your pet ages, and you are responsible for helping your beloved animal companion navigate age-related health conditions that are likely to worsen over time. While their muzzle may be more [...]

Cats cannot tell us when they feel unwell, but behavior changes often indicate something is wrong. Your cat’s litter box etiquette offers clues about their urinary tract health, and you should monitor this behavior to prevent conditions such as feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). A cat who suddenly begins urinating outside their litter box [...]

Many children and adults love Halloweens’s spooky decorations, tasty treats, and creative costumes, but your family pet likely views the holiday differently. Although you enjoy including your four-legged family member in your Halloween celebrations, you need to consider the holiday from your pet’s viewpoint to ensure they are safe and comfortable. Our Oliver Animal Hospital [...]

You recognize that to determine whether your pet has an undetected medical condition, your veterinarian does blood work. But, when you review the results, which may include various acronyms and numbers, you likely cannot decipher their meaning. Fortunately, your south Austin veterinarian understands this blood work alphabet soup, and our Oliver Animal Hospital team explains [...]

You know your cat best, but your feline friend has a lot more going for them than meets the eye. The more you learn about this sophisticated species, the better you can understand your cat’s behaviors and needs. Our Oliver Animal Hospital team has fascinating feline facts that will leave you saying, “Me-WOW.”  #1: Some [...]

Indoor cats lead a cushy life, and you can make their life absolutely purrfect by creating a cat-friendly environment that keeps them engaged, and encourages them to express their natural instincts. Learn to keep your indoor cat content by following our Oliver Animal Hospital team’s do’s and don’ts.  DO encourage your cat’s natural prey drive [...]

Most of us feel anxious about having a procedure under anesthesia, and we worry about our pets the same way. While some nervousness about your pet is normal, anesthesia is sometimes necessary to ensure your pet receives special care. Our team at Oliver Animal Hospital wants to help you feel more comfortable about your pet [...]

Dogs are unconditionally loyal, admirably positive, and truly man’s best friend. But, dogs are also amazing, complex, and fascinating creatures. To know a dog is to love them, and our Oliver Animal Hospital team thought you would like to learn more about them. A left-pawed dog, for example? We share fascinating  facts about dogs.   #1: [...]

Stores have out their supplies of notebooks, pencils, crayons, and markers, which can only mean one thing—kids are heading back to school. No matter what your kids feel about starting the new school year, one family member is likely dreading the day. Pets often struggle to adjust to changes in their routine, and back-to-school time [...]

Many pets are affected by parasites during their lifetime, and these diseases can cause significant health issues. Our veterinarians in south Austin want to help you and your pet by answering some frequently asked questions about parasitic pet diseases. Question: How are parasites transmitted to my pet? Answer: Many different parasites target pets, including: Heartworms [...]