Blog

If your pet is constantly scratching, sneezing, or sporting irritated skin, you’re not alone. Allergies are one of the most common reasons pets visit the veterinarian—and one of the most frustrating to figure out. The cycle of flare-itch-repeat can leave pets and their parents feeling stuck.

The good news? You don’t have to keep guessing. With pet allergy testing in San Antonio, there’s a clearer path toward lasting relief.

Birds are so different from dogs, cats, and even goldfish, but they need just as much care. Perhaps even more than some of the more common pets in the world! Birds are more fragile, tiny, and vulnerable than many other pets. If your little avian friend is acting differently than usual, it’s time to pay attention. Even the slightest variations in behavior could be a sign that your bird is sick. 

Today, the team at 10 West Bird & Animal Hospital is here to help you spot the signs of an issue with your bird’s health before it becomes severe.

Many of us, at some point, have dreamed of tending to our very own flock of backyard chickens. Or imagined ourselves heading out to the coop with a basket and discovering fresh eggs in warm nests.

But are chickens really good pets? They absolutely can be, yet there’s a lot to learn in the clucky, plucky world of hens. Today, the team at 10 West Bird & Animal Hospital will share some of the ins and outs of keeping chickens as pets.