Affordable Pet Clinic

09/25/2024

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month! Here are three reasons to adopt your next pooch from your local animal shelter or rescue organization.

https://www.tvmf.org/articles/top-three-reasons-adopt-shelter-dog/

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National Walk Your Dog Week: October 1-7
It's National Walk Your Dog Week! Walking your dog is so important, especially as the rate of pet obesity in the U.S. increases. Maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of several diseases and can extend the lifetime of your pooch. Here are a few other ways to help your dog live longer.

https://www.tvmf.org/articles/three-ways-help-dog-live-longer/

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World Animal Day: October 4
Happy ! Celebrate this special event by learning about the five freedoms of animal welfare.

https://www.tvmf.org/articles/five-freedoms-animal-welfare/

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National Pet Obesity Awareness Day: October 9
An estimated 56 percent of dogs and 60 percent of cats in the U.S. are overweight or obese. In observance of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, take some time to read about the importance of keeping your pet within a healthy weight range, as it reduces associated health risks.

https://www.tvmf.org/articles/obesity-puts-your-pet-at-risk/

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Veterinary Technician Week: October 13-19
This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! Check out this article that highlights some of the incredible individuals who make a difference in the field every day.

https://www.tvmf.org/articles/whos-who-in-veterinary-medicine/

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Reptile Awareness Day: October 21
Godzilla. Reptar. Yoshi. The Geico Gecko. Those two lizards that always hang out around your back porch. These are just a few of the famous reptiles we love. But on October 21, we celebrate all of our cold-blooded friends. Before you commit to caring for an exotic pet, here are a few tips on what to know before getting your new exotic pet.

https://www.tvmf.org/articles/what-to-know-before-getting-an-exotic-pet/

07/11/2024

We are now open for business after a 4-day power outage caused by a storm. Our supplies and blood tests may be limited as we didn't receive shipments during the outage.

07/08/2024

Due to inclement weather from Tropical storm Beryl
Affordable Pet Clinic
3004 Little York Rd
Houston Texas

Will remain closed on Monday July 8th, 2024

Sorry for your inconvenience

It is for safety of clients and staff , we have to remain closed tomorrow

We will reopen on Tuesday July 9th 2024

03/27/2024

Heartworm Awareness Month

It's National Heartworm Awareness Month, a perfect time to discuss heartworm prevention with your veterinarian. It’s especially important to be proactive about protecting pets in Texas, where the vehicle for heartworm disease—mosquitoes—runs rampant. Preventing heartworms is far easier, safer and more affordable than treating the disease, so partner with your veterinarian to protect your pet now.

https://www.texvetpets.org/article/heartworm-disease

Heartworm Awareness Month
There are a lot of myths about heartworms floating around. Do you know the hard–and potentially life-saving–facts?

https://www.texvetpets.org/article/busting-three-heartworm-myths

National Dog Bite Prevention Week: April 7-13

Children are the most common victims of dog bites. In light of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which runs from April 7-13, we wanted to highlight the importance of teaching children how to safely interact with their canine companions.

https://www.texvetpets.org/article/interactions-between-dogs-and-kids

National Dog Bite Prevention Week: April 7-13

Although dog bites can be unprovoked, dogs may bite for a variety of reasons that aren’t overtly apparent. The cause may be as basic as the dog not feeling well or being in pain due to illness or injury. This article covers some tips that you can use to prevent dog bites when interacting with unknown dogs.

https://www.texvetpets.org/article/microchip-old-block/

Hairball Awareness Day: April 26

Falling on the last Friday in April every year, National Hairball Awareness Day–this year set for April 26–aims to promote awareness of our pets’ health and happiness. Predominantly a concern for cats, rabbits and cattle, hairballs are a healthy part of animals’ routines but can also be evidence of an underlying health issue. This article covers some common reasons your feline may be experiencing chronic vomiting.

https://www.texvetpets.org/article/vomiting-cats/

World Veterinary Day: April 27

Today is World Veterinary Day! It’s a time to celebrate the profession and recognize veterinarians’ positive impact on the health of our animals. The Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation offers a special donation option to honor veterinarians who have provided outstanding health care to their patients. The Veterinary Honor Roll offers a unique opportunity to both honor your veterinarian and give a gift that will resonate for years to come.

https://tvmf.org/honored-veterinarians/

Veterinarians are often pillars of their communities and devoted caregivers to our beloved companions. Honor the special veterinarian in your...