Posts in Category: Seasonal Pet Care November 14, 2025 by Branch Vet November Is for Noses: What That Sniffle Might Really Mean There’s nothing cuter than the tiny achoo! of a puppy or kitten, and if you live with furry friends, you’ve probably witnessed more than a few sneezes that made you smile. But sneezing pets aren’t always just making funny noises—they could be showing early signs of something more serious. At BranchVet, we believe November is […] Fall Pet Safety With crisp mornings, crunchy leaves, pumpkin spice, and everything nice, fall has a way of making everything feel deliciously cozy. But it’s also a time when our pets can run into trouble they don’t have to deal with the rest of the year. Autumn’s unique set of risks includes everything from seasonal plants to holiday […] 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 […] 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 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.