Baytown Animal Hospital

12/05/2025

BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS Dog VS Cat

Did you know cats and dogs both have blood types, but how we match them is very different?

DOGS:

- Dogs have over a dozen blood types, but the most important is DEA 1.

- The first transfusion for a dog is often safer even if the blood type isn't known yet, they don’t naturally carry antibodies against other dog blood types.

- BUT once they’ve had a transfusion, typing and crossmatching becomes very important for future ones!

CATS:

- Cats only have three main blood types: A, B, and AB, but here’s the twist—

- Cats are born with antibodies against other blood types, meaning an incorrect transfusion can be life-threatening even the first time.

- For cats, matching blood type every time is a must!

12/04/2025

We had such a blast today! 🐾🤩

12/03/2025

Some of Dr. Luton and the team at the Crosby Middle School Career Day! 📸🤩🩺🐾

12/03/2025

🐾✨ Today we had the honor of visiting Crosby Middle School’s Career Quest Day! Our team loved inspiring future veterinarians, techs, and animal lovers. Thanks for having us, Crosby ISD! 💙

12/02/2025

We are incredibly proud to recognize Ernesto for his outstanding dedication and hard work. He is one of the most reliable, driven, and compassionate team members we have here at Baytown Animal Hospital. Whether he’s comforting a nervous patient, helping a coworker, or going the extra mile to make sure every task is done right, Ernesto always shows up with a positive attitude and a genuine love for what he does.

He has a special way with animals; earning their trust, calming their fears, and treating every patient as if they were his own. His kindness makes a huge difference in the care we provide every day.

We are so lucky and grateful to have Ernesto on our team. Thank you for everything you do, and congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition!

12/01/2025

How to Housetrain Puppies and Adult Dogs

Housetraining takes patience, routine, and lots of praise, whether your dog is a brand-new puppy or an adult learning new habits!

✅ Housetraining Basics

Take your dog out frequently: first thing in the morning, after meals, naps, playtime, and before bed.

Pick a designated potty spot outside and go to the same place each time.

Use a cue phrase like “go potty” once they start to eliminate.

Reward immediately with treats or praise right after they finish, this is how they learn!

Supervise indoors and limit freedom until accidents are rare.

Clean accidents with an enzymatic cleaner to avoid repeat spots.

Never punish accidents, it causes fear, not learning.

🐾 Puppies

Puppies have tiny bladders! Expect potty breaks every 1–2 hours and lots of guidance. Crates or small gated areas are great tools when unsupervised.

🐕 Adult Dogs

Adult dogs may need a refresher. Stick to a consistent schedule, leash them during potty time, and reward just like you would with a puppy.

11/28/2025

We are open . We are currently having phone issues that we are working on at the moment .

11/25/2025

If you know, you know! 🤣

11/24/2025

Happy 5-Year Anniversary, Dr. Alvarez & Ms. Isabel Alvarez!
Today we’re celebrating two incredible members of our Baytown Animal Hospital family. For the past five years, you both have poured your time, talent, compassion, and heart into this practice and it has truly made a difference.

Your dedication to quality care, willingness to go the extra mile, and the kindness you bring into our hospital each day have helped shape the culture we’re so proud of. You two make our team stronger in every way.

We are beyond grateful for everything you’ve done and continue to do. Thank you for five amazing years, and here’s to many more!

11/24/2025

The holidays come with lots of delicious food, but not everything on the table is safe to share with your furry family members. Here’s a quick guide to help keep them happy and healthy this season:

SAFE (in moderation):

Stick to plain and bland foods only, meaning no salt, garlic, butter, sugar, onions, or spices of any kind. Pets have much more sensitive stomachs than we do, so even small amounts of seasoning can cause issues.

Examples of safe options:
• Plain cooked turkey with no skin or bones
• Plain pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
• Plain veggies like green beans, carrots, or sweet potatoes

These foods are only safe when kept simple. Adding seasonings, gravy, or oil can turn a safe treat into something harmful very quickly.

NOT SAFE:

Foods that are high-fat, sugary, spicy, dairy-heavy, or heavily seasoned can upset your pet’s GI tract and may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, or even pancreatitis.

Examples of not safe options:
• Turkey skin, gravy, or buttery casseroles
• Stuffing (often contains garlic, onions, or herbs toxic to pets)
• Desserts, chocolate, or anything sweet
• Creamy dishes or anything fried
• Bones of any kind, they can splinter and cause serious injury

Even small bites of these foods can cause harm, especially in pets with sensitive stomachs.

DISCLAIMER: Even “safe” foods should only be offered in moderation, and NEVER given if your pet has food allergies or a history of pancreatitis. When in doubt, skip the table scraps and choose a pet-friendly holiday treat instead. Keeping their diet stable is the best gift you can give! 🐶🐱❤️

11/24/2025

Just a reminder of our upcoming holiday hours! 🤩👇🫶

11/21/2025