Snake Bite Protocol for Pets in Central Texas

Snake Bite Protocol for Pets in Central Texas

Central Texas is beautiful, but it’s also home to a variety of venomous snakes. Curious dogs and outdoor cats can encounter snakes while hiking, exploring backyards, or even lounging near brush and rock piles. At BEEVET Animal Hospital in Austin, TX, we treat snake bites as true medical emergencies. Knowing what to do in the […]
Why Spring Can Be a Tough Season for Exotic Pets in Texas

Why Spring Can Be a Tough Season for Exotic Pets in Texas

Exotic pets are highly sensitive to changes in temperatures, and spring is a major season of temperature changes. From reptiles to birds to small mammals, the team at BEEVET Animal Hospital shares what you need to know about spring temperature swings in exotic pets. 
Holiday Season Heat Fluctuations: Protecting Austin Pets From Sudden Weather Shifts

Holiday Season Heat Fluctuations: Protecting Austin Pets From Sudden Weather Shifts

In Austin, the holidays aren’t just about twinkling lights and festivities—they’re also about unpredictable weather. One day you’re enjoying a crisp breeze, and the next, you’re turning on the air conditioning again.  For our pets, these sudden shifts can be confusing, and even risky if we’re not careful. At BEEVET Animal Hospital, we want to […]
Cold Weather and Exotic Pets: Do You Need to Adjust Their Habitat This Fall?

Cold Weather and Exotic Pets: Do You Need to Adjust Their Habitat This Fall?

There’s something delicious about the feeling of fall in the air. We humans start pulling out our sweaters, even here in Austin, TX. The weather change may be subtle, but it’s there. For those of us who share our homes with exotic pets, this shift in weather is an excellent time to check in on […]
Late Summer and Ear Infections: What’s the Connection?

Late Summer and Ear Infections: What’s the Connection?

Swimming! Humidity! Extra baths! Is it really any wonder that late-summer moisture affects our pets’ ears? Here in Texas, we’re known for hot, muggy summers, and that moisture doesn’t always dry out. Instead, it finds its way into the cracks and crevices of our pets’ bodies (like their ears), and results in the all-too common […]
Preventing Heat Exhaustion in Texas Outdoor Cats

Preventing Heat Exhaustion in Texas Outdoor Cats

As temperatures soar in the Lone Star State, heat exhaustion in cats becomes a serious concern. This is especially true for outdoor cats in Texas.  Do you have outdoor cats in Texas? Or help care for kitties that frequent your yard in the summer months? If so, here are tips for Texas summer cat care […]
Risky Business: Rattlesnakes and Pets

Risky Business: Rattlesnakes and Pets

Most Texans are pretty used to being around snakes. While many of our native species here in the south are harmless, there are a few that we need to be on the lookout, for. Texan rattlesnakes are nothing to mess with, especially when it comes to our pets. BeeVet Animal Hospital wants our clients to […]
Holiday Getaway: Air Traveling With Pets

Holiday Getaway: Air Traveling With Pets

If you’re planning to fly the friendly skies this holiday season with your cat or dog, our team has some helpful hints and recommendations to give you peace of mind and ensure the safety and wellbeing of your pet.
Scratch that Itch: Managing Allergies in Pets

Scratch that Itch: Managing Allergies in Pets

Just like humans, animals also suffer from allergies in various forms, but their symptoms are often markedly different from those that we experience. Although allergies in pets can be tricky to diagnose and treat, there are plenty of ways you can help to keep your allergic pet comfortable. Allergies in Pets Allergies in both people […]
Pet Disaster Preparedness Makes All the Difference When You Need It the Most

Pet Disaster Preparedness Makes All the Difference When You Need It the Most

It is always better to have something and not need it, than to need something and not have it. This goes for so many aspects of modern living, but when it comes to natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires and floods, it is critical to have a plan in place. Unexpected situations are bound to […]