Bluebonnet Blog

Keep Your Pet Hydrated this Summer As the summer season arrives, Bluebonnet Animal Hospital wants to emphasize the importance of ensuring your furry companions stay hydrated. With the warmer months posing serious risks of heat exhaustion and dehydration, taking simple...

Follow These Tips When Camping With Pets Is there anything better than gazing up at the star-studded night sky with your furry pal curled up beside you by the campfire? We don't think so. At Bluebonnet Animal Hospital, we understand the joy of camping with your pet...

Unveiling Potential Risks: Common Diseases Transmissible from Pets to Humans Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be passed from pets to people and are more common than you may think. Your pet may appear to be perfectly healthy, but they can be carrying a...

Knowing When to Seek Immediate Veterinary Care for a Limping Pet Typically, if your pet is limping, it can wait until the next day for a regular veterinary visit. However, there are certain circumstances when you should immediately take your pet to the nearest...

Five Essential Tips for Ensuring Your Pet's Safety While Swimming With the summer heat in full swing, taking a refreshing swim with your beloved furry companion might seem like the perfect idea. However, not all pets are natural swimmers, so it's crucial to take the...

Lyme Disease Prevention Tips April is Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month, as parasites become more active during the transition from cold to warm weather. Reduce your pet's chances of hosting ticks and learn to spot common signs of Lyme disease to ensure that...

How To Avoid a Dog Bite It's important for dog owners to know how to prevent and respond to a dog bite. Even though it's impossible to completely protect your pet from harm caused by other animals, there are ways to reduce the risk of a dog bite in stressful or...

5 Hazardous Toxins for Your Pet at Home   Did you know National Animal Poison Prevention Week is from March 19th to 25th? Our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets.    #1: Medications One of the most common...

Springtime Pet Emergencies and How To Prepare   Pets spend more time outdoors when the weather gets warmer and brighter, increasing the dangers to them. Be mindful of the frequent pet crises that arise in the spring to protect your four-legged friend.  ...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease,...