Mercy Veterinary Hospital

09/19/2025

Happy Friday from Mercy Veterinary Hospital! 🎉🐾
It’s finally Friday, and today was extra special because Baloo, our adorable Great Dane puppy, came in for his vaccines! This gentle giant-in-training stole everyone’s hearts with his floppy ears, wiggly tail, and sweet puppy kisses. 💙

Our awesome technician Camille couldn’t get enough of him — giving belly rubs, cuddles, and all the love a puppy could ask for. Baloo reminded us that even vet visits can be full of joy, laughter, and furry fun. Fridays at Mercy Veterinary Hospital are all about happy hearts, wagging tails, and celebrating our four-legged friends! 🐶✨

09/18/2025

👀 Meet the “Dancing Barricade”… Giardia!
If you’ve ever looked through a microscope here at Mercy Veterinary Hospital, you might spot a wiggly little critter having its own dance party — that’s Giardia! 🕺🦠

While it may look cute busting a move, Giardia is actually a pesky intestinal parasite that can make pets (and people!) feel pretty crummy.

💧 How pets get Giardia:
• Drinking from puddles, ponds, or other contaminated water sources
• Sniffing or licking areas where infected animals have been
• Grooming themselves after rolling in contaminated soil

🚫 Why Giardia is bad:
• It can cause diarrhea, tummy aches, weight loss, and dehydration
• It spreads easily between pets, and sometimes to people (yep — it’s zoonotic!)

✅ How to prevent it:
• Keep fresh, clean water available for your pets
• Pick up waste promptly and keep play areas tidy
• Avoid letting pets drink from standing water on walks
• Schedule routine stool checks with your vet

Giardia might look like it’s just dancing under the microscope, but we take it seriously because your pet’s health is our #1 priority! If you suspect your furry friend may have picked up an unwanted “dance partner,” give us a call — we’re here to help them feel their best. ❤️🐾

09/17/2025

🦷 Keep Those Smiles Shining — All September! 🦷

Mercy Veterinary Hospital is excited to remind you that our Dental Month promotion is running all September! There’s still time to make sure your furry friends have healthy, happy smiles — and save while you do it.

🐾 Enjoy 10% OFF all dental services for cats and dogs throughout the month of September.

Good oral health is key to your pet’s overall wellness. Dental disease is one of the most common (and preventable!) health problems in pets — and addressing it early can help your four-legged family members live longer, healthier lives.

🪥 With this special offer, it’s the perfect time to:
✔️ Schedule a professional dental cleaning & polishing
✔️ Address bad breath, tartar, or gum inflammation
✔️ Get dental X-rays to check below the gumline
✔️ Remove painful or infected teeth if needed
✔️ Learn simple tips for at-home preventive care

📅 Don’t wait — appointments fill up quickly, and this offer ends September 30!

Give your pets the gift of a healthy mouth and a happier life. 🐾 Call us today to reserve your spot: 512-890-2000.

09/17/2025

Friendly Reminder – Temporary Closure Tomorrow

Mercy Veterinary Hospital will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, September 18th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a staff meeting.

We’ll reopen at 1:00 p.m. and continue with our regular hours until 6:00 p.m.

If you need anything while we’re away from the phones, please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected]
— we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your kindness and understanding.

09/16/2025

Happy Tuesday, friends!
Dr. Goodman and our rockstar tech team — Camille, Laci, and Michelle — were completely smitten with this 9-week-old Miniature Schnauzer today. 🐾💖

This little fluff ball might be pint-sized, but their personality is HUGE — and they strutted in for vaccines like they owned the place! (Pretty sure they were interviewing us for a permanent snuggle position 🤭).

We’re keeping tails wagging, paws healthy, and hearts happy here at Mercy Veterinary Hospital. Don’t forget to swing by and update your kiddos’ vaccines — so they can stay just as tiny-but-mighty and ready for adventure!

09/15/2025

Happy Monday, friends! 🎉 Our superstar technician Emily has officially been caught in a “puppy pile” — courtesy of Kobe & Kaiden, two ridiculously adorable Shetland Sheepdogs. 🐶💙🐶

She swears she was just “checking their vitals,” but we’re pretty sure it was an excuse for extra snuggles. 😉 Honestly, can you blame her? These two fluffballs are the paw-fect way to start the week! Here’s to big smiles, wagging tails, and just enough fur on your scrubs to prove you’ve had a great day. 🐾💖

09/12/2025