How Does a Pet Microchip Work and Does My Pet Need a Microchip?

How Does a Pet Microchip Work and Does My Pet Need a Microchip?

No matter how much they love their home, your beloved animals may head out on a solo expedition through your neighborhood. Lost pets are so common that countless communities run Facebook groups that help pet parents reunite with their furry wanderers. And unfortunately, people do steal dogs, cats, and exotic animals. Pet microchips can reunite […]
Meow-ouch: Signs Your Cat is in Pain

Meow-ouch: Signs Your Cat is in Pain

You cat likely chirps, baps, or headbutts when she wants attention or food. But is your normally demanding cat queen forthcoming when she’s in pain? Probably not. Cats are hard-wired to disguise weaknesses that could make them vulnerable in the wild. Which means the onus is on the owner to spot the subtle cues of […]
Reasons to Adopt a Senior Cat

Reasons to Adopt a Senior Cat

Imagine an animal that knows exactly who they are and what they’re capable of. They are comfortable in their own fur, don’t make unreasonable demands on your time or attention, and appear out of nowhere to give you lots of love. Sounds like a tall order? Not for senior cats! They are among the most […]
Do You Have a Scaredy Cat? Tips for Managing Cat Anxiety

Do You Have a Scaredy Cat? Tips for Managing Cat Anxiety

Does your cat always run and hide when strangers come calling? Many cats do if they’re not well socialized. But does that mean that your cat suffers from anxiety? Our expert veterinarians have some answers for you. What Are the Causes of Cat Anxiety? If your cat is a rescue animal, it’s likely that you […]
Just Breathe: Understanding Cat Asthma and Other Feline Respiratory Problems

Just Breathe: Understanding Cat Asthma and Other Feline Respiratory Problems

Breathing problems in our pets are one of the scarier animal emergencies that an owner can experience. While there are many causes for respiratory distress in cats, feline asthma is a common offender. Cat asthma can be a serious condition of which pet owners should be aware. 
Scratch That: Alternatives To Declawing Your Cat

Scratch That: Alternatives To Declawing Your Cat

When you are looking for the best in veterinary care in Texas, you know that you will get it at BEEVET Animal Hospital. Sometimes, though, what makes us the best lies not only in what we do, but also in what we don’t do. As of June this year, we will no longer be offering […]
Straight To The Heart: Heartworm Disease And Your Pet

Straight To The Heart: Heartworm Disease And Your Pet

At BEEVET Animal Hospital, we want to arm you with the information you need to ensure that your pets are healthy and happy throughout the year. Heartworm disease is a serious illness that affects both indoor and outdoor pets. Without the proper prevention, even animals who spend a majority of their time inside are susceptible […]
When Your Cat Pees Outside the Box, It’s Time to Act

When Your Cat Pees Outside the Box, It’s Time to Act

No one wants to live in a house that has been indiscriminately sprayed by cats. Their urine is concentrated with hormones, and packs a powerful punch of ammonia. And if they have a urinary tract infection, their urine can smell even worse.  Certainly, not all cats that pee outside the box mean to. There could […]
From Purrrfect to Grumpy in 60 Seconds Flat: Breaking Down The (Many) Things Cats Hate:

From Purrrfect to Grumpy in 60 Seconds Flat: Breaking Down The (Many) Things Cats Hate:

Cats. We love them even when they give us dirty looks, swat away our hands when we try to pet them, and yell at us when we sit down next to them. Although sometimes it might seem like they simply tolerate us instead of fully returning our affections, there are many things that actually do […]
Cat Hairballs: Normal, Until They’re Not

Cat Hairballs: Normal, Until They’re Not

With their almost in-your-face tidiness, cats make excellent housemates. But perhaps one caveat to this meticulous self-grooming is that all that fluff and fur has to go someplace. Usually cats can digest any hair picked up by their sandpaper-like tongues, but cat hairballs (yuk!) are bound to happen from time to time.  Without a doubt, […]