Thrive Pet Healthcare Urgent Care - Mesquite

12/03/2025

12/02/2025

Say hello to Roxzy, this adorable pooch showed off an impressive display when she smiled in office. It may look intimidating but she is by no means displaying aggression. Here are some reasons for a relaxed and playful dog to show teeth in this manner. ⬇🐾😁
Submissive grin: This is a common meaning for a dog's smile. The dog may pull back its lips, sometimes showing teeth, as a non-threatening or appeasing gesture toward a person or another dog. It can be accompanied by other signs of appeasement, such as a relaxed posture or wagging tail.
Learned behavior: Dogs can learn to "smile" because they associate the expression with positive reinforcement from humans. If a dog sees you smile and then you smile back, pet them, or give them a treat, they may repeat the behavior to get a reward.

12/01/2025

🎄✨ This holiday season, we’re proud to support the Angel Tree program!
Thrive Mesquite is now accepting monetary donations to help bring joy to 2 local children in need. If you’d like to make a difference, stop by now thru December 10 and donate what you can. Let’s brighten the season together! 💛🎁

11/28/2025

Mac here had some nailbed infection hidden under his fur. Most hairy breeds are recommended to be groomed regularly so that these are seen more readily.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!
Please note that we are closed today in celebration of the holiday and will reopen on November 28 at noon.
Wishing you and your pets a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Holiday Tips from the Vet
To ensure a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving for all, follow these tips for pet safety:
Don't share human food with pets. Avoid fatty foods, bones, chocolate, onions/garlic and grapes as they are harmful to pets.
Keep pets away from raw or undercooked turkey.
Avoid turkey bones. These bones easily splinter into sharp pieces and can cause serious GI problems.
Make sure the trash is secure, especially when they contain food scraps and bones.

11/24/2025

🐾 Case of the Quarter: Courageous Little Shih Tzu 💕
This 2-year-old female Shih Tzu was brought to us with a rubber band deeply embedded around her muzzle, causing severe pain, infection, and swelling. Our team quickly sedated her to safely remove the rubber band and treat the resulting wounds.
She’s now recovering well with proper wound care, pain relief, and lots of love 💗
👉 Please remember: never use rubber bands or tight restraints on pets — they can cause serious injuries in a very short time. If you notice swelling, hair loss, or discomfort around your pet’s face or body, seek veterinary care immediately.
We’re so proud of this brave girl for her strength and resilience! 🐶✨

11/21/2025

Honey and Cinnamon were looking sharp at their visit.

11/21/2025

Cosmic here looking exotic. He is a Peterbald breed and we don't see these very often. He is just so Majestic!

11/17/2025

11/14/2025

Canelo here did not have the most pleasant day. He met with something unfriendly and had to get patched up. Here's to a great recovery.

11/12/2025

This cuddly kitten just loved him some attention. 🐱