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Some people may be quick to say no when we suggest checking blood work on their pet. After all, their companion is young, healthy, and couldn’t possibly have anything wrong with him or her. However, there are some very good reasons to run routine blood work on seemingly healthy pets. Continue…

Your pet’s body is important nose to tail, but his or her musculoskeletal system is a vital component when it comes to day to day quality of life. As such, it is important to properly care for and monitor your pet’s musculoskeletal health to ensure a long, happy life.

Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital is dedicated to your pet’s health and we know how important the musculoskeletal system can be. Read on to learn how we are helping our pet patients get around more comfortably than even before.

Prevention of Musculoskeletal Problems in Pets

As with most things, the best cure is prevention; and there are certainly things that pet owners can do to help maintain their animal’s overall musculoskeletal health and to stave off problems. Continue…

If there is one thing that we know about here in Texas, it is bugs. We have plenty of them, but that doesn’t mean that they need to terrorize our pets. Learn what you need to know about good flea and tick prevention for your furry friend.

Pets and Fleas

If there is anything a dog or cat will tell you, it is that fleas are simply no fun. These tiny little blood suckers love our warm, humid climate and don’t discriminate amongst pets.

Besides being annoying and just plain gross, fleas can cause problems for pets as well, particularly if the pet is allergic to the flea’s saliva. Pets who are playing host to fleas may have: Continue…