Free* & Low Cost San Antonio Spay & Neuter Clinics

*Subject to Funding Availability with free services for City of San Antonio residents in eligible zip codes only. All others may qualify for low cost services. Call the listed provider of you choice above for more info. Eligible Zip Codes for Free Spay/Neuter: 78201, 78202, 78203, 78204, 78207, 78208, 78210, 78211, 78212, 78213, 78214, 78218, 78220, 78221, 78222, 78223, 78224, 78225, 78227, 78228, 78235, 78237, & 78242

Tips for Separation Anxiety

Nigel Reed, a professional dog trainer from the UK, presents a video on how to address your dog’s separation anxiety. A gentle method that has no need for gadgets, tools, or demands.

You can find more dog training videos by clicking here.

http://www.thedogguardian.com presents a video on how to address your dogs separation anxiety. A gentle method which has no need for gadgets, tools or demand...

A reverse sneeze can happen with any dog breed, but is most common with “flat faced” breeds (boston terriers, pugs, etc.). The dog will tense up, and breathe heavily, looking short of breath. Like how a regular sneeze clears out the nasal passageway, the reverse sneeze clears out the portion behind the nasal cavity that isn’t far enough down the cause a cough.

Reverse Sneeze

Ziggy the 5 month old Boston Terrier during one of his episodes. Scary funny and normal for Bostons.

What is a reverse sneeze in dogs and how can I stop it? Consider subscribing to this channel http://bit.ly/BostonTerrierSocietySubscribe In this video, I tal...

This is interview with Dr. Addie Reinhard about reverse sneezing in dogs. Interview Starts at 1:00. They focused on the reverse sneeze specifically in the Boston Terrier dog breed then cover the wider topic of dogs in general. In addition to discussing what a reverse sneeze is they cover what you can do to help your dog if they are having a reverse sneeze.

Example of a reverse sneeze.

Cardalis App - Monitoring your Dog’s Resting Respiratory Rate

This app will help you to measure your dog’s resting respiratory rate and record it as a graph.

The Cardalis app is very user-friendly. When you start, a clock appears, and you tap an icon every time your dog takes a breath. There’s a video that shows the user exactly what to do. After 30 seconds or a minute, it has recorded the number of taps and calculates how many breaths your dog is taking per minute.

If Dr. Leland has recommended this for your dog, you can find the app with the buttons below:

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Pet Vaccination Lab Work / Blood Testing FAQ

When should I get lab work done? How long does it take? What do my results mean?

Pet Vaccination Clinic Now Offers Lab Testing
Pet Vaccination Clinic Now Offers Lab Testing

Blood testing is great for general health, ill patient, geriatric and wellness exams. In-office testing enables Dr. Leland to evaluate your pet‘s general health and can help us become aware of any health problems.

Pet Poison Prevention
Pet Poison Prevention

The third full week in March each year is National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW), a week dedicated to raising awareness to poison control centers and the poison help hotlines. At the Pet Vaccination Clinic, it is important to us that you have the information and help you need to keep your pet safe. We’ve compiled a list of advice and resources to help keep your dogs and cats safe in their environment.

Heartworm FAQ
Heartworm FAQ

Heartworm disease is a serious disease caused by “heartworms” that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets, mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets. In this blog, we’ve answered some of our most frequently asked questions about Heartworm disease and the importance of prevention.

9 Tips for Raising a Happy, Healthy Puppy
9 Tips for Raising a Happy, Healthy Puppy

New puppies are an exciting and sweet addition to your life, and we have the advice to help prepare you for providing the best life for your pet. These 9 tips include researching the breed, preparing your home, recommended vaccinations, potty training, building your bond, spaying & neutering, training, making regular visits to your veterinarian, and year-round parasite prevention.

Spay And Neuter FAQ - Prevent A Litter Month
Spay And Neuter FAQ - Prevent A Litter Month

February is national “Spay/Neuter Awareness Month.”

Here we answer frequently asked questions like:
What is Spaying/Neutering?

Why Spay/Neuter?

Where can I get the spay/neuter done in San Antonio, TX?

How old should be pet be for Spay/Neuter surgery?

I have stray cats in the neighborhood, can I get them spayed/neutered?

And do I have to wait for my dog to have her first litter before spaying?

Intestinal Worms: Whipworms
Intestinal Worms: Whipworms

The least common of the four main intestinal worms, the whipworm is tiny, threadlike, and larger at one end. Unlike hookworms and roundworms, the whipworm lives in the large intestine and can cause chronic diarrhea.

Intestinal Worms: Roundworms
Intestinal Worms: Roundworms

Most common in puppies and kittens, roundworms are long, white, spaghetti-like worms. Once they make their way into the body, they live inside the intestines and consume the nutrients from your pet’s food before your pet can process it

Intestinal Worms: Tapeworms
Intestinal Worms: Tapeworms

Tapeworms are an intestinal parasite that dogs get by eating infected fleas or by eating wild animals infested with tapeworms or fleas. When your pet eats a flea infected with tapeworms, the tapeworm egg hatches and attaches to the dog’s intestinal lining.

Tricks for Treats
Tricks for Treats

With temperatures finally cooling down here in Texas, it’s the perfect time to work outside with your pet and learn some new tricks! We’ll be highlighting advice for training time with your dog, and four video tutorials for training your pet.