Family Animal Hospital of Friendswood

Family Animal Hospital of Friendswood Full service veterinary hospital for small animals and exotics. Family owned and operated full service veterinary hospital for small animals and exotics.

Dr. Aresue Shokrollahi-McClain is the practice owner and lead veterinarian. Dr. Zoo is a Texas A&M educated veterinarian practicing since 2006.

04/24/2025

Have you ever wondered what it’s like when your pet comes to us for a dental procedure? Follow us as we take you through step by step.

04/24/2025

💔 Bred, Abandoned, and Left for Dead—Sassy Needs a Home NOW!
💔In August 2023, Pearland, TX, faced record-breaking heat—soaring to 109°F with barely a drop of rain. It was the hottest and one of the driest months in history.
💔And in that unbearable heat, Sassy was found seemingly dead in the road.
💔 She had been bred repeatedly—then abandoned like she was nothing.
💔 She was emaciated, too weak to stand, and suffering from heartworm disease.
💔 Her nails had grown so long they curled into her paw pads, causing infection and pain.
💔 She had recently given birth, but her puppies were nowhere to be found.
But Sassy refused to give up. 💪
Thanks to the care she’s received, Sassy is now healthy, fully vetted, and heartworm-free. This 5-year-old pit bull mix is house-trained, crate-trained, and full of love. Though blind, she navigates the world confidently and lives for snuggles and belly rubs. She’s great with dogs, cats, and even kittens!
What Sassy Needs in a Home
🏡 A calm, adult home where she can feel safe and secure 💕 She bonds deeply with women and thrives in a female-led household 🐕 A patient owner who can introduce her properly to new people—she can get overwhelmed by too many voices at once 🌿 A peaceful, relaxed environment where she can decompress and enjoy life
🐾 But now, time is running out. Her foster family is moving, and she needs a forever home NOW. She’s been waiting since August 2023—too long for a dog who has already suffered so much.
Help Sassy Find Her Happy Ending:
📢 Please share this post—RIGHT NOW!🏡 Apply to adopt Sassy today!📞 Call 832-862-0147📌 Fill out our no-obligation adoption form here: bit.ly/starlightadopt
💙 She survived abandonment, starvation, and disease. Now she just needs a home. Let’s not let her down.

On April 23, 2024, we recognize the first National Parvo Awareness Day to do just that — spread greater awareness so we ...
04/23/2025

On April 23, 2024, we recognize the first National Parvo Awareness Day to do just that — spread greater awareness so we can better protect our four-legged loved ones from this devastating virus. Canine parvovirus (CPV) is highly contagious and can be fatal. In a January 2024 survey, investigators with Elanco found that there are an estimated 900 dogs diagnosed daily with canine parvovirus, and those that do not receive aggressive care in a timely manner face a mortality rate as high as 91%.

Canine parvovirus infection can also damage the small intestine, and cause myocarditis in puppies, according to Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, New York. Although it affects older dogs, the virus is most-often associated with puppies ages 6 to 20 weeks.

The virus is easily spread through direct contact with infected dogs, their f***s, or surfaces contaminated by the virus. These surfaces may include kennels, water and food bowls, collars and leashes, and the hands or clothing of humans who have handled an infected dog. The virus is resistant to heat, cold, humidity, and drying, according to Elanco. It can also survive in the environment, sometimes for years, and even when infected canine f***s are removed, in some cases.

This is why in 2023 Elanco introduced the only USDA conditionally approved Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody treatment. The single intravenous dose of the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody stops parvo by blocking the entry of the virus into host cells and may help dogs feel better faster.

04/22/2025

🌼🐾 You’re Invited to the Paw-tiest Event of the Season! 🐾🌼
What’s better than kittens? A whole shower of them! Join us for our Starlight Outreach and Rescue Kitten Shower — a sweet celebration full of whiskers, purrs, and playful paws!
We’ll have adorable, adoptable kittens ready to steal your heart, plus refreshments for our human guests. Whether you’re looking to meet your future feline bestie or just want to soak up some kitten cuteness, this is the purr-fect way to spend your day.
PLEASE READ IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND OUR KITTEN SHOWER
To streamline the adoption process and ensure a smooth experience, please fill out our no-obligation adoption form at bit.ly/starlightadopt prior to the event. This form is essential for those looking to take home a furry friend on the day of the event. Once the form is received our adoption counselor will be in touch.

Earth Day is a great time for all of us to stop and evaluate our impact on the environment. A lot can be done to conserv...
04/22/2025

Earth Day is a great time for all of us to stop and evaluate our impact on the environment. A lot can be done to conserve and recycle in your home to reduce your family’s environmental impact, which includes your pet’s environmental pawprint.

Celebrate this Earth Day by going green at home or doing a fun, nature-based, low carbon footprint activity with your pet.

Let’s dive into the fun and furry world of National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day! Imagine a day dedicated to those lovable...
04/21/2025

Let’s dive into the fun and furry world of National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day! Imagine a day dedicated to those lovable, squishy-faced pups that waddle their way right into our hearts.

Well, now there’s no need just to imagine — because each year on this day we celebrate the charm and beauty of bulldogs far and wide. This special day is about appreciating bulldogs’ unique qualities, from their gentle demeanor to their iconic, wrinkled expressions​​​​!

Comment below! 🐣🐰🌼
04/20/2025

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04/19/2025

Our very own Dr Zoo, as a guest on Middy Muddy Paws and Hairballs! Take a listen 🎧

National Cat Lady Day takes place on April 19, but if you own a cat, you know that there isn’t a day that goes by that y...
04/19/2025

National Cat Lady Day takes place on April 19, but if you own a cat, you know that there isn’t a day that goes by that you don’t celebrate your animal companion! So, embrace your kitties and give your cat some catnip! That critter brings you joy, but that’s not all. Pets not only steal our hearts, but they also help to improve general cardiovascular health by lowering cortisol, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels.

With Easter in a couple days, here are some top hazards that you should refrain your pet from getting into.
04/17/2025

With Easter in a couple days, here are some top hazards that you should refrain your pet from getting into.

Ever wondered what parks in the Houston area that are dog friendly? We have found a few that are pretty popular. Feel fr...
04/16/2025

Ever wondered what parks in the Houston area that are dog friendly? We have found a few that are pretty popular. Feel free to comment one that you like going to!

Johnny Steele Dog Park (Buffalo Bayou) Located at Allen Parkway and Montrose Boulevard.

Danny Jackson Dog Park (Loop 610 & Hwy 59) Located just inside the 610 Loop and just South of Highway 59.

Market Square Park (Downtown) Historic District.

Ervan Chew (Museum District).

Market Square Park (Downtown).

Heartworm disease in cats is very different from heartworm disease in dogs. The cat is an atypical host for heartworms, ...
04/15/2025

Heartworm disease in cats is very different from heartworm disease in dogs. The cat is an atypical host for heartworms, and most worms in cats do not survive to the adult stage. Cats with adult heartworms typically have just one to three worms, and many cats affected by heartworms have no adult worms. While this means heartworm disease often goes undiagnosed in cats, it’s important to understand that even immature worms cause real damage in the form of a condition known as heartworm associated respiratory disease (HARD). Moreover, the medication used to treat heartworm infections in dogs cannot be used in cats, so prevention is the only means of protecting cats from the effects of heartworm disease.

Address

1 Oaktree Street
Friendswood, TX
77546

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+12814821594

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Dr. Aresue “Zoo” Shokrollahi-McClain took over the clinic in November 2015 when Dr. Alexander Young retired. She has since then became the sole owner and has built the clinics intent of six core value. Mutuality, integrity, innovation, teamwork, work/life balance, and engagement. These values are used on a daily basis not just for ourselves but with our clients and patients to help us make the best decisions possible to help pets live a happy and healthy life.