Alpine Small Animal Practice and Large Animal Services

12/23/2024

09/30/2024

We are encountering phone system issues at our office. We are sorry for the disruption.

09/18/2024

Construction on the highway near the clinic may result in delayed arrivals for appointments, please plan accordingly.

05/25/2024

We will be closed Monday for Memorial Day! We hope everyone has a safe 3 day weekend!

01/12/2024

Unfortunately we are having phone issues in the office this morning! Please leave a voicemail and we will call you as soon as they are back online!!

11/15/2023

November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet month!
We will be spot lighting our seniors here at the Alpine Animal Services Shelter all month long in hopes that they will find their furrever home before the holidays.
For the entire month of November, the adoption fee for our seniors will be $50, 1/2 the normal adoption fee.
Meet Red, this handsome fellow knows love knows no age and he is ready for another shot at a home. Red was found roaming around but was never reclaimed, no fault of his own that he ended up here.
He is a very calm dog who prefers to nap during the day and enjoys the company of other dogs especially ones that match his calm demeaner.
Are you looking for a cool guy to lounge on the porch with? Look no further this is the guy. Come meet Red today at 2900 Old Marathon Hwy Alpine, TX 79830.

06/29/2023

More pets get lost on July 4 than any other day of the year.

03/30/2023

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03/24/2023

Scrolling through your feed with a green thumb? We might not be able to stop your dog from digging in the yard, but we can help keep your garden pet-friendly with these gardening tips 🧑‍🌾🐶

01/23/2023

Did you know ALL of these animals can get heartworms?

01/16/2023

We now have an online pharmacy for prescription products and home delivery! Please see the link below. 🐶🐱🐴

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01/16/2023

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is—the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:
• Alert your veterinarian immediately.
• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings.
• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs;
• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself—but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe.
• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start. Consult your horse doctor for more information and be sure to ask them how they can be reached if your horse colics after hours!

12/15/2022

Children around the world received some good news today, with officials from the North Pole confirming that Santa’s reindeer have been approved for their Christmas Eve flight, following a health checkup from Santa’s veterinarian.

08/12/2022

We apologize that our phones are down. We are continuing with regular business hours. Just stop by!

07/01/2022

Our office will be closed Monday, in observance of Independence Day! Have a safe and wonderful holiday. Our office will be open Tuesday.

06/14/2022

More pets get lost on the 4th of July. As the Independence Holiday approaches, we would like to remind everyone to keep your pets safe and take precautionary action.