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When you least expect it, pets can ingest toxic food or human medication – it can happen quickly and without you ever noticing. I don’t have to tell you how bad the outcome can be. Please read on, so you know how to spot commonly found indoor and outdoor pet poisons...

As this time of year is typical to see new pets coming into homes, we would like to share some essential tips to help pet owners care for a new pet. Even if you don’t have a new pet, these are tips you can review for any furry family member to help them live a long...

With modern veterinary medicine, many pets are living longer, which means we can enjoy them being a part of the family longer. But along with this longer lifespan, we see pets develop problems common to aging. Therefore, they need veterinary and senior pet care to...

October is National Pet Wellness Month! Family animals provide us with so much unconditional love. In return for their affection, let’s celebrate this month by following these 10 tips to support them in living long, pain-free lives. 1. Feed Them a High-Quality Diet...

Animals can suffer from pain just like we do but they can't tell us when they hurt. Also pets often have a natural self-preservation instinct to hide their pain. This leaves it to their pet parents to observe that something may be wrong and get them to a veterinarian...

Our goal at College Hills Vet Hospital is to help your pets live longer, healthier, happier lives. One way we can do that is through vaccination. Vaccines help protect pets from deadly infectious disease. Proper vaccination has saved millions of pets, and virtually...

In case you are planning summer travel with your pets, here are some tips I hope will help. 1.    Get Your Pet a Wellness Check Before You Leave Let us know if you plan to take your pet on a trip. We can ensure your pet has a clean bill of health. Your pet may need...

Whether you love to garden or just enjoy the summer weather and blooms, this information is helpful in keeping your pet safe and away from outdoor hazards. Harmful Garden Products Chemicals and Poisons: One of the top gardening dangers for your pet is chemicals or...

Tick Season Has Arrived in Texas As weather starts warming up, we are heading into prime tick season. With tick season comes more cases of Lyme disease. Since Lyme disease is quite serious and May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, we wanted to educate you...

April is the month dedicated to Heartworm Prevention! This is a time of year where we start seeing an increase in heartworm disease diagnoses. While heartworm disease is more easily transmitted in the warmer months, it is essential to understand that pets can contract...

March is Pet Poison Prevention Month. As part of our ongoing mission at College Hills Veterinary Hospital, we would like to talk this month about common pet poisons and what you can do to keep your pet safe. Cleaning Products Many cleaning products are fine to use...

Your Pet’s Dental Health is Extremely Important Pet dental health is essential for your pet's overall wellness and longevity. Most dogs and cats have some degree of periodontal disease by age three. If left untreated, these patients are at an increased risk for...