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| Celebrating, protecting and sharing the special love of animals, Marbach Road Animal Hospital has served the pets and pet owners of west San Antonio since 1973. Together Dr. Martin and Dr. Young have over seventy-five years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery.
We provide your pet with the highest quality veterinary care. Click here for Office Hours & Map
We recommend Canine Influenza Vaccination for all dogs who come in contact with other dogs - on walks or at dog parks, at groomers or even through the fence.
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Texas A&M veterinary team helps animals in Texas wildfireCat's weight loss may signal serious health conditions More than half of U.S. cats are overweight or obese, but owners shouldn't always celebrate when their fat cats suddenly start losing weight. Unexplained weight losses may be a cause for concern, writes veterinarian Heidi Bassler, as this may be the only obvious sign of the early stages of serious health conditions including diabetes, hyperthyroidism and kidney disease, all of which can be treated if diagnosed in time.Summertime tips for pet safety
Veterinarian gives advice on caring for aging pets: Dogs' aging patterns vary based on their size, with bigger canines becoming seniors at about six years and smaller dogs staving off old age for about nine years, writes veterinarian Kristel Weaver. Dr. Weaver advises owners on caring for pets as they begin to show physical signs of aging, which can include arthritis, nuclear sclerosis and various lumps and bumps that may be benign or signal a serious health condition.
Adopting puppies too young leads to behavior problems, study says A new study backs up the idea that puppies should not be separated from their litter before two months of age. Puppies weaned too early can display a host of behavior problems including destructiveness, excessive barking and aggression toward strangers that can hurt their relationships with owners and put them at greater risk of abandonment later on, researchers found.
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Obesity makes dogs susceptible to serious health conditions Obese dogs have a greater risk of developing serious health issues such as diabetes, heart ailments and arthritis, according to this article. To ward off obesity-related health problems in pets, the American Kennel Club recommends consulting with a veterinarian, switching a dog's diet to low-calorie foods and keeping dogs in shape through regular exercise. Virtually all of the groundbreaking drugs and medical treatments that save or extend human lives are the result of research on animals, from the tests on dogs and fish that resulted in insulin to treat diabetes to a current canine study of a vaccine for brain cancer, writes Liz Hodge of the Foundation for Biomedical Research. "The cures we dream of will be possible because scientists are studying diseases in animals," she writes. "Animal research is saving and extending both human and animal lives." HighlightHealth.com Are you cat crazy? Pardon me, I mean to ask are you a highly motivated cat owner who wants to provide a special enriched environment for your cats? If you are, click Happy Cats | |
For help after our hospital hours, click DO NOT DISPOSE OF UNUSED MEDICATION IN THE TOILET OR DRAIN. We will be happy to have our medical waste disposal service incinerate your unused medications. Just drop unused medication off at our hospital. There is no charge for this service. | |
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