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It’s that time of year again when the air is filled with exploding fireworks and roman candles. An onslaught of firecrackers, sounding off at midnight can terrify your pet. For some pets, it is just another night, but for others, they may be alarmed to the point of shaking, crying, or hiding. It can be difficult to comfort your pet throughout the night, but the veterinary team at Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital has come up with a list of tips to help you and your pet cope with the loud noises this year:

Here in San Antonio, our pups are living their best lives—whether it’s a morning romp in the yard, a walk in the sunshine, or a muddy adventure after a summer rain. But while your dog is busy being delightfully dog-like, there’s a stealthy health threat lurking in some of their favorite spots: leptospirosis. At Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital, we think knowledge is powerful (and prevention is even better). Let’s talk about this dangerous bacterial infection and how to protect your four-legged best friend.

Benadryl can be a safe medication for pets when used under your veterinarian's guidance. The active ingredient in Benadryl is diphenhydramine, an over-the-counter (OTC) medication to help humans with allergies. But as it turns out, this OTC antihistamine can also help pets.

The food you give your birds directly affects overall health and wellness. There are many foods that are potentially toxic to our feathered friends. It’s important to understand which foods you should never feed to birds to keep your own birds safe and healthy. 

If something is bad for our pets, they’ll instinctively know not to eat it, right? If only it were that simple! March has been designated as National Pet Poison Prevention Month to raise awareness for all the hazards for pets lurking right under our noses. 

At Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital, we take pet safety seriously year round, and in honor of National Pet Poison Prevention Month, our team has gathered some guidelines to help pet families keep their pets safe.

Exotic pets, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and reptiles, require regular dental care to prevent dental disease. life. Dental issues in exotic pets can be challenging to spot. Routine wellness exams with a vet are essential for early detection and prevention.