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3 min read “My dogs and I love to travel to Lubbock, TX to visit my family,” says Savannah. “We always stop at a dog-friendly gas station on the way, so they can run around and make new friends.” Here are tips to prepare for any adventure with your cat and dog. #1:...

Check out the Audio Version of this Post!2.5 minute read In a recent dental cleaning with Dr Tabares, x-rays showed one of our feline patient’s had baby teeth hidden behind her permanent teeth. Baby teeth that don’t fall out can do damage to the adult teeth because...

Read: 1.5 min It’s us—Juniper & Raja. You might have seen us on the Firehouse magnet. We’re Firehouse pets and official mascots. 😊  We’ve noticed this time each year that you make a list of ways to improve your life. It seems like a great idea! On behalf of your...

4 min read Firehouse turned 10 in April 2022. It’s fun to look back and see progress in animal care.  Dr Stacy Mozisek at Firehouse Westlake has seen trends come and go over the last decade. She reflects on 6 ideas that gained popularity in the last decade.  Here, she...

1 min read Decorated Christmas trees and a fully lit menorah or kinara are showstoppers. Ornaments, lights, and seasonal scents add to the festive feeling of the season. They also seem like shiny new playthings to your curious pet. When decorating your home for the...

1 min read Charlie Brown always shared Thanksgiving with Snoopy. If you plan carefully, your pets can join in on the holiday too. Some human foods are unsafe for pets. Yet, plain ingredients (or single ingredients) are fine. Avoid a Thanksgiving trip to the ER with...

1.5 min read When Patrick ate Sago Palm roots this summer, his mom knew she had to rush him to the ER. Sago Palms are toxic to dogs and most attractive (and easy to eat!) when recently dug up.  Luckily, Patrick is now fine and his personality has returned to normal. ...

2min read   Sean’s older cat Gracie limped with pain. She began to bump into walls and urinate in the living room. Then, when Sean’s younger cat began to groom Gracie, he realized it was time to prepare for her death. Our cats and dogs are family, so it’s...

2 min read Goldie’s allergies strike in the summer. Her eyes get red and oozy, her paws swell, and her eating is disrupted. Goldie’s mom says, “everything is affected and she feels miserable.”  Firehouse doctors and vet tech, Mary, helped Goldie with an injection and...