Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital

01/30/2025

We loved meeting Zoe this week for her first puppy visit 🩷

01/29/2025

Dr Horstmann was happy to meet Kristy today for her first puppy visit 🩷 Kristy is a sweet 17 week old Cocker Spaniel puppy 💕

01/27/2025

Miss Nova got caught mid-yawn! 😂💜

01/27/2025

Texas is #3 for Heartworm Disease 😔 Please make sure your pets are on heartworm prevention ❤️

Our most recent AHS Heartworm Incidence Survey revealed some sobering stats. Heartworms are on the rise--in areas where they've always been and also in NEW areas.

01/23/2025

We loved meeting sweet Kali for her first puppy visit yesterday 💕

01/21/2025

Share snow ❄️ photos with us 😄❄️☃️

01/20/2025

Due to the winter storm warning, Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital will be closing tomorrow, 1/21/25. Please stay safe

01/19/2025

Share photos of your furry family members all bundled up ❤️❄️❄️❄️

01/17/2025

We were happy to meet Pepper Nala and Simba this week 😍❤️ 9 week old Pug puppies 🐶 ❤️

01/16/2025

We loved meeting Beau yesterday for his first puppy visit ❤️

01/15/2025

Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital is happy to now offer the Nu Q canine cancer screening test in house. This is a blood test to detect certain cancers like Lymphoma and Hemangiosarcoma in dogs. Read more here:
https://vetmed.tamu.edu/gilab/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2020/12/Nu.Q™-Vet-Pet-Owner-Leaflet.pdf

01/12/2025

Bird Flu information for pet owners

What is H5N1?
H5N1, commonly known as avian influenza A or bird flu, is a highly pathogenic strain of influenza virus that primarily affects birds, but cases have recently been reported in wildlife, cattle, cats, and humans.

What do we know about the latest outbreak?
Recently H5N1 influenza cases have been reported in cats that have consumed contaminated commercial raw food diets, unpasteurized milk, or had contact with wild birds and cattle.

Precautions:
Consider discontinuing your pet’s raw diet. Even if their raw food is human grade, frozen, or freeze dried, this does not prevent the potential spread of pathogenic bacteria, parasites, or H5N1 that may be present in the food. Consider cooking your pet’s raw food and/or consulting your veterinarian about diet change.
Limit your pet’s access to wild birds that may be carrying the virus and avoid giving them raw milk.

What are the symptoms to watch out for in our pets?
Clinical signs in pets may include the following:
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy
• Fever
• Neurologic signs (ataxia, circling, tremors, seizures, sudden blindness)
• Copious oculonasal discharge
• Difficulty breathing
We recommend seeking veterinary care if your pet shows any of these signs. If they are having any life-threatening symptoms (neurologic signs, seizures, difficulty breathing, or collapse) seek veterinary care immediately.

Can this cause illness in humans?
Yes, H5N1 can cause illness in humans. Current human infections have been linked to contact with infected cattle and wild birds. There is no current evidence of human to human transmission.

What is being done?
The CDC, FDA and USDA are closely monitoring cases as they develop. One voluntary product recall has been issued for contaminated raw food diets for cats & dogs. We are continuing to monitor this emerging virus.

Follow our animal health centers' social media accounts for regular updates.
https://hubs.la/Q031WZ2g0

01/10/2025

We loved meeting Maverick, a 9 week old Bernadoodle ❤️

01/09/2025

We loved meeting Sam for his first puppy visit yesterday ❤️

01/07/2025

How handsome is Kodiak 🤩❤️
He is a sweet 10 week old Great Pyrenees/ Husky/ Shepherd mix ❤️

01/06/2025

01/02/2025

We loved meeting Zero today for his first puppy visit ❤️ He is a Mastiff/Pitbull mix that is already almost 25 pounds at 9 weeks! He is very sweet ❤️

12/29/2024

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