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.

It’s easy to smile at chubby pets online, but extra weight can lead to serious health problems. National Pet Obesity Awa...
10/11/2025

It’s easy to smile at chubby pets online, but extra weight can lead to serious health problems. National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is a holiday founded in 2007 by the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention centered around raising awareness of pet obesity and helping owners combat it with their pets.

There are many risks to pets that are obese, as fat is an active substance in the body. Excess body fat affects a pet’s hormones and tissues and even reduces its lifespan.

Obesity increases the risk of:
Most types of cancer
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Arthritis
Anesthetic complications
Bladder stones and blocked bladders

If you feel your pet is obese, taking them to the vet for a weigh-in and body condition score is the first step to treatment. The vet will talk to you about your pet’s body weight, activity level, diet, and other health problems they might suffer. After discussing treatment, the vet might place your pet on a diet and exercise regime, including prescription weight-loss foods.

It is vital to follow the diets and instructions strictly, as any deviation from the plan means it won’t work. Your pet will have to be weighed regularly and have their body condition score retaken to help you see how well they are doing to keep them on track with weight loss.

Today is World Mental Health Day. The veterinary profession is profoundly rewarding but it also comes with some work-rel...
10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. The veterinary profession is profoundly rewarding but it also comes with some work-related stress issues and we want to support our colleague’s wellness and self-care. Veterinarians are aware though that this work can be physically and mentally taxing. Stress, burnout and other health issues have risen in recent years.

On October 1st, 2014, Dr. Nicole McArthur founded NOMV (Not One More Vet) in response to the heartbreaking su***de of the esteemed veterinarian, Dr. Sophia Yin. What began as a humble Facebook group soon blossomed into a vibrant veterinary mental health community where veterinarians could share their triumphs and challenges, offering each other a lifeline of understanding and support.

Hot dog! Look at the cute pups that have visited us recently 🐾
10/09/2025

Hot dog! Look at the cute pups that have visited us recently 🐾

National Pet Wellness Month is this month. The goal is to promote pet health and wellness all year long. It’s also a tim...
10/08/2025

National Pet Wellness Month is this month. The goal is to promote pet health and wellness all year long. It’s also a time when people across the country volunteer for pet safety and support animal welfare organizations, such as low-cost spay and neuter clinics and pet vaccination clinics. Because pets are an important part of the family, we must educate ourselves on how to keep them happy and healthy. It is never too late to begin providing a healthy lifestyle for your pet, whether you have had them for a long time or are just bringing them home.

Regular visits to the veterinarian ensure that any health issues that may be developing are discovered and addressed sooner rather than later, which often improves outcomes and makes managing medical conditions substantially easier.

Cat parents know that cats get into everything! Here are the top 5 toxins you should keep away from your feline friend:✓...
10/07/2025

Cat parents know that cats get into everything! Here are the top 5 toxins you should keep away from your feline friend:

✓ Lilies (lilium sp.)
✓ Chocolate
✓ Onions
✓ Garlic
✓ Ibuprofen

Happy Monday!
10/06/2025

Happy Monday!

Each year on October 5, people across the nation observe National Do Something Nice Day. It would be ideal if everyone l...
10/05/2025

Each year on October 5, people across the nation observe National Do Something Nice Day. It would be ideal if everyone lived their lives doing kind things on a daily basis and without thinking about it. We all get caught up in our fast-paced lifestyles. However, kindness should never be sacrificed to get ahead in the world. Kindness doesn't require grand gestures. Though, when able, those are acceptable, too. In a matter of seconds, we hold the power to change the course of a person's day by being nice!

World Animal Day is observed annually on October 4, and it’s a global celebration focusing on animal rights and welfare....
10/04/2025

World Animal Day is observed annually on October 4, and it’s a global celebration focusing on animal rights and welfare. It aligns with the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, who is widely revered as the patron saint of animals.

On a human level, World Animal Day gives us a chance to stop and recognize that animals—wild and domestic—are not just backdrop creatures in our lives. They have sentience: feelings, needs, fears, and joys. Many of the routines, systems or industries humans depend on (food production, transporting goods, scientific research, pet industries, wildlife management) directly or indirectly impact animals’ quality of life. This day invites us to consider whether our actions are fair, compassionate, or sustainable. It opens space for learning—to understand animals better, to improve how we treat them, and to hear voices (organizations, scientists, grassroots advocates) that often go unheard.

It also plays a role at societal and ecological levels. Animals are part of ecosystems; their welfare is linked to biodiversity, environmental health, and even human wellbeing—through food safety, zoonotic disease risk, habitat stability, psychological benefits of nature, etc. By bringing attention to animal welfare, we’re also touching issues of habitat loss, climate change, pollution, deforestation, and species extinction. In other words, concerns for animal rights often intersect with broader environmental and social justice issues—and World Animal Day helps make those intersections more visible.

Let’s spread some smiles today World Smile Day while also delivering a crucial reminder about dental health. You can hel...
10/03/2025

Let’s spread some smiles today World Smile Day while also delivering a crucial reminder about dental health. You can help your pet maintain a bright smile through regular brushing with pet-safe toothpaste, providing dental treats and water additives, feeding a balanced diet, and scheduling professional vet checkups and cleanings. We invite you to share adorable snapshots of your pets’ sweet smiles! 😁

Our phone lines are down at the moment. If you need to reach us, message through PetDesk (text our phone number 281-482-...
10/02/2025

Our phone lines are down at the moment. If you need to reach us, message through PetDesk (text our phone number 281-482-1594) Thanks as we try to resolve this issue!

National Walk Your Dog Week is celebrated annually from October 1st to 7th and was founded by pet lifestyle expert Colle...
10/02/2025

National Walk Your Dog Week is celebrated annually from October 1st to 7th and was founded by pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige to encourage pet owners to get more exercise with their dogs and highlight the benefits of regular walks for both canine and human health. The event aims to raise awareness about canine obesity and behavior problems, promoting daily walks for physical and mental well-being.

Happy International Coffee Day! Don’t forget to get your dogs a pup cup today! ☕
10/01/2025

Happy International Coffee Day!
Don’t forget to get your dogs a pup cup today! ☕

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.