What do I do in case of an emergency?

If the emergency occurs during our business hours, call us prior to your arrival so we can prepare for you. If the emergency occurs after clinic hours, you can contact the Animal Emergency Clinic on Calder at 281-332-1678 or the Animal Emergency Clinic on Edgebrook at 713-941-8460.

How do animals get heartworms?

Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes. If not on heartworm preventative, any cat or dog runs the risk of contracting heartworms.

What types of heartworm preventative are available?

Heartgard – once a month chewable tablet Proheart – for dogs only, this injection is given by a veterinarian every six months.

What types of flea prevention are available?

Frontline – Superior flea and tick prevention applied once a month. Program – Given once a month orally, this flea preventative actually sterilizes the flea. Program Injection – Given once every six months by your veterinarian to sterilize fleas, for cats only.

Why do I have to get vaccinations for my pet?

Vaccinations are necessary to help maintain an animal's immunity. Antibodies, which are needed to fight off preventable diseases, will decrease as time goes by. Therefore, vaccinations must be given routinely to ensure proper protection.

At what age do you recommend routine blood testing?

Any animal over the age of seven is considered a senior pet. An aging pet’s organs may gradually deteriorate and lose their ability to function properly. Routine preventive testing for early detection allows us to help your pet live a longer, healthier,happier life. Diagnostic blood testing can give us a look at your pet’s overall health status, including liver function, complete blood counts, cholesterol levels and thyroid function.

At what age do you recommend spaying, neutering and declawing?

We recommend spaying and neutering at six months of age. This gives the animal enough time to mature physically. Declawing is done as early as 8 weeks of age.

Why are there white, rice looking objects in my pet's stool?

Most likely, your pet has tapeworms. The only way your pet can get these worms is by ingesting a flea. Tapeworms can be contagious indirectly! If we have seen your pet within the last year, call our office for a prescription. If it has been more than a year since your pet's last visit, call us for an appointment.