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A close look at your dog’s chin or muzzle may reveal tiny red bumps. While this can be worrisome at first glance, dog acne, an inflammatory disorder affecting the skin on the muzzle and lips, is typically mild. However, because some cases can lead to swelling, bleeding, and permanent scarring, it’s necessary to have the signs of dog acne examined, tested, and treated. 

Just because you suffer from allergies doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get to enjoy a four-legged friend. Depending on the situation, dogs for people with allergies exist, and Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital is all about helping people and pets connect!

Did you know that pets can be infected with heartworm disease for years before they show symptoms? By the time they’re finally diagnosed, treatment may be limited, expensive, ineffective, or all three.

Heartworm disease statistics show infections occurring in all 50 states, and Texas is ranked in the top 10. Spread by mosquitoes, heartworm disease prevention is a year-round priority.