by Firehouse Austin | Apr 1, 2022 | Blog
2.5 min read “We recently saw a stray boxer who was covered in hundreds of ticks,” says Dr Faith Weeks. “Before we started the giant task of removing all of them, we gave him a dose of Bravecto. This helps the ticks fall off on their own. We spent several hours making...
by Firehouse Austin | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog
1 min read If you suspect your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t have eaten, don’t panic. Many pets eat toxins. We won’t judge you over the item or substance. Life happens. We’re here to help. Step 1: Find the packaging. It helps to have the product packaging so...
by Firehouse Austin | Feb 4, 2022 | Blog
2.5 min read Brushing is a good habit to form as part of pet dental care. It’s a nice addition to professional cleanings. While there are a lot of tricks we can teach our pets, brushing their own teeth is not one of them. Alas, this task falls to owners. Get started...
by Firehouse Austin | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog
2 min read Dogs (and even cats!) can enjoy the snow. The cold and texture of the snow are new sensations, triggering all sorts of positive stimuli in their brains. Read the tips below if you plan to be outdoors in the snow for long periods of time. Or if Mother...
by Firehouse Austin | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog
2 min read We wish there was a hard and fast rule when spaying or neutering your pet, but there is no perfect age. Your pet’s health and breed, among other factors, determine the right time. What’s the right age to spay or neuter my pet?Discuss this with...