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6 Signs Your Pet Has Allergies
Dogs suffer more often than cats
2 min read Capone has seasonal allergies that make his ears, skin, stomach, and paws swell. This poor little guy gets sores and sometimes a giant mass will appear on his paw pads. His mom, CSC DeAndra, cleans his paws each week using medicated wipes to prevent...
Pet Allergies Happen All Year Long
Know the triggers to prevent suffering
1 min read Allergens are small particles that our bodies might react to. Allergens enter a pet’s body through their skin, ears, and nose. Dogs can suffer from allergies all year long. Year-round triggers include: -Environmental elements: grass, cedar, mold, pollen....
Protect Your Pup From Heat Exhaustion
Keep your cool pet from turning into a hot dog this summer
1.5 min read Active pets can overheat in the sun. You can enjoy summer and protect your pet from the dangers of heatstroke. The...
Head off a heat emergency
If your pet has heatstroke, stay cool and take these steps
1.5 min read Watch your pet for signs of overheating when outdoors. If you notice them staggering, becoming weak, or collapsing, contact us...
Our Careful and Common Sense Approach to Vaccines
We Customize the Plan for Your Dog and Cat
3.5 minute read Firehouse customizes vaccine plans for each pet. We’ll chat at your pet’s yearly check-up. Then, we recommend only the vaccines your pet needs based on your lifestyle and environment. Our advice is conservative and based on common sense. Vaccines are...
5 Tips for Senior Cats
Easy ways to protect your best bud
1 min read Maureen never realized that her senior cat named Gracie and Precious needed more help eating. Maureen wishes she’d known that her senior cats, Gracie and Precious, needed more help eating and drinking as they aged.” “We used to leave the tap dripping in...
5 ways to nurture your senior pet
Make the most of your companion’s golden years
3 min read “Senior pets are so chill and easy to please,” says Ali Alcantara, the new Hospital Manager of Firehouse Belterra. “My older dog Lito is the best. A 15-year-old Lhasa Apso, he reminds me that we’re all going to get older. Our lifestyles will change, yet we...
Ticks are Little. They Spread Big Diseases.
Protect your cat and dog with preventive medicine
2.5 min read “We recently saw a dog who had a tick deep inside the ear canal. It seemed like the pup had an ear infection,” says Dr Rob Calabrese. “After a dose of Bravecto, the tick crawled out on its own, and the dog was feeling much better. It’s common to find...
My pet ate poison. Now what?
The 5 things to do next
1 min read If you suspect your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t have eaten, don’t panic. Many pets eat toxins. We won’t judge you over the item or substance. Life happens. We’re here to help. Step 1: Find the packaging. It helps to have the product...