Dogs' ears, while pretty adorable, are designed in a way that allows for bacteria and water to become trapped. This can lead to serious and painful infections. Here, our vets in San Angelo share some of the signs of dog ear infections, the different types, and what to do when they occur.
One of the most appealing aspects of owning a cat is the fact that you can snuggle with them and experience their soft and fluffy fur. Today, our San Angelo vets share what they think are 15 of the cutest and fluffiest cat breeds that you can choose from.
Routine care is crucial to your pet's lifelong health and wellbeing. These visits allow your vet the opportunity to address potential issues before they become too serious. Here, our San Angelo vets talk about what to expect during a dog or cat checkup and why these routine exams are important.
When a dog suffers from hip dysplasia it means that they experience pain related to bones and joints that didn't form properly when they were young. Today, our San Angelo vets talk about types of surgery for hip conditions, what to expect if your dog needs hip dysplasia surgery, and what it might cost.
While our vets always try to resolve veterinary conditions in the least invasive manner possible, sometimes surgery may be required. Today, our vets share the most common types of procedures, what to expect from veterinary surgery at our clinic in San Angelo, and how to help your dog recover.
Hematomas, or blood blisters, can happen in the ear of your cat, commonly caused by trauma to the ear. These need to be treated by a vet and luckily there's a simple surgery to help. Here, our San Angelo vets talk about ear hematoma surgery for cats and what to expect from the procedure.
If your cat is experiencing a condition such as a hernia, they may need to be treated using a surgical procedure. Here, our San Angelo vets share some information about cat hernias and how surgery can help repair the opening and prevent further complications.
When our canine companions love to spend time running around, there will always be a risk of injuries occurring. Here, our San Angelo vets talk about the symptoms associated with an ACL injury and how your vet will treat these injuries in dogs.
Sometimes your dog may need additional testing to rule out specific conditions such as low thyroid in dogs. Today, our San Angelo vets talk about thyroid hormone testing in dogs, the different types of tests and what we can learn from them.
A urinalysis is a crucial part of routine care for your cat or dog. It can be used to ensure that your pet's systems are working as they should be. Here, our San Angelo vets talk about what a urinalysis performed in our diagnostics lab can show us and how we use this information.
Western Veterinary Hospital is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of San Angelo companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.
