What Texas Pet Owners Should Know About Leptospirosis

What Texas Pet Owners Should Know About Leptospirosis

If you’re a pet parent in Texas, you should know what leptospirosis is, how it affects pets, and what signs to watch for. Leptospirosis infections are, unfortunately, common in hot, humid areas like Texas. Today, the team at Branch Vet will share everything Texas pet owners should know about this waterborne disease.
Summer Pet Safety

Summer Pet Safety

Most Texans are well accustomed to the summer sun, but that doesn’t mean our pets naturally lean into the heat like we do. In the blink of an eye, a fun afternoon can turn into an emergency trip to the vet without the proper precautions. Luckily, our team had put together this guide to help […]
How to Protect Your Pet from Snake Encounters This Summer

How to Protect Your Pet from Snake Encounters This Summer

June in Texas is snake season, which means you and your pet have a much higher chance of encountering a slithering surprise when you spend time outside. Taking extra precautions is central to pet safety, and we want to help you protect your pet from snake encounters this summer.
Summer Paw Care: Protecting Your Pet’s Feet from Hot Pavement and Rough Terrain

Summer Paw Care: Protecting Your Pet’s Feet from Hot Pavement and Rough Terrain

While summer offers plenty of time for fun with your furry friends, there are some potentially dangerous risks to pets that rise with the temperatures. When the weather is great, we want to spend more time outside. Unfortunately, hot pavement and rough terrain can wreak havoc on unprotected paws, but luckily with a few quick […]
Texas Ticks & Mosquitoes: Protecting Your Pet from Heartworms & Lyme Disease

Texas Ticks & Mosquitoes: Protecting Your Pet from Heartworms & Lyme Disease

Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes may be tiny, but they can cause big problems for our pets. In this blog, our team at Branch Vet puts these little pests under a microscope to underscore the importance of tick and mosquito protection for pets.
Why Annual Wellness Exams Are Crucial for Your Pet’s Health

Why Annual Wellness Exams Are Crucial for Your Pet’s Health

It’s hard to beat a head boop from our favorite feline or a slobbery kiss from our canine companion. Our pets provide us with so much joy and affection, and the most loving thing we can do in return is stay current with pet wellness exams.   At Branch Vet, our goal is to help every […]