Del Rio Veterinary Diagnostic Hospital

01/14/2026

🐱 Meet Mouse 🐱

Mouse came in yesterday after his owner noticed a lump on his back. Following a full exam and diagnostics, the best course of action was surgical removal.

✨ Update: Mouse is officially out of surgery and recovering well! He’ll be monitored closely for the next couple of hours before heading home to his owner. 💙

🔬 Based on the location and findings, we suspect a vaccine-associated sarcoma, a rare form of cancer that is caused by vaccines.

💡 Why this matters:
Checking for new lumps or bumps — especially around previous vaccination sites — is extremely important. Early detection and prompt treatment can make all the difference.

👉 Have you ever found a lump on your cat and had it checked?
Share your experience or drop a 🐾 in the comments!

01/14/2026

12/29/2025

🎆 New Year’s Fireworks Are Coming! 🐾
Loud noises can be scary for pets and may cause anxiety or panic.

Keep pets safe indoors, ensure ID tags are up to date, and talk to us before New Year’s about calming options.
✨ We have medications available to help reduce fireworks-related stress.

📞 Call us now to get your pet prepared and start the New Year safely!

12/24/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from all of us at DVDH! 🎄

Please note our holiday hours:

• Today: Closing at 11:00 AM
  Emergency hours available 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Christmas Day: Closed
  Emergency hours available 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Regular office hours resume on December 26

Thank you for trusting us with your pets’ care. We wish you and your furry family members a safe, warm, and joyful holiday season! 🐾✨

12/16/2025

🦷 Dental Health for Dogs & Cats Matters! 🐶🐱

Dental disease is common in pets and can cause pain, tooth loss, and even affect the heart, liver, and kidneys. Regular professional dental cleanings help remove harmful plaque and tartar, protect overall health, and keep your pet comfortable.

Bad breath, red gums, or trouble eating? It may be time for a dental check! Call us to schedule an exam and keep your pet’s smile healthy. 🐾💙

12/02/2025

BRRR! 🥶 Is your pet winter-ready?
A quick winter checklist:
🐶 Warm bed
🐱 Dry, clean paws
❄️ Limited time outdoors
✨ Extra snuggles

As colder weather approaches, remember that pets feel the temperature change, too.
If your pet seems stiff, shivers easily, or avoids going outside, they might need winter support.
Schedule a checkup—our team is here to keep them healthy all season long. ❄️🐾

11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from our whole pack! 🐾

We’re extra thankful for our amazing clients and their sweet pets.

The clinic is closed today for the holiday.
For emergencies, please call 830-461-3766 — emergency hours are 8 AM–9 PM.

We’ll be back to normal business hours on Friday.
Keep your pets safe from turkey bones and sneaky table treats! 😉

11/24/2025

Happiest of birthdays to this ray of sunshine and incredible momma!
Your warmth and kindness light up DVDH. Wishing blessings to you and your beautiful family today and always.
As Winnie the Pooh would say, “Some people care too much… I think it’s called love.” — and you show that every day. 💛🎈
Hope your day is as sweet as a pot of honey! 🍯🐻✨

11/24/2025

Your pets have questions. Mostly about food. 😆🦃 Let’s break down what’s safe for their holiday feast!

11/18/2025

😴 HAPPY SNOOZE-DAY, PET PARENTS! 🐾
While your puppy might be curled up dreaming about treats and belly rubs, don’t snooze on something super important… their vaccines! 💉✨

Puppy vaccines protect against serious illnesses like parvo, distemper, and others that can spread quickly — especially in young pups. Staying on schedule keeps them healthy, happy, and ready for all the adventures life has waiting. 🐶🌟

👇 Snooze-Day Question of the Day:
Does your pup snore, twitch, or make those adorable little “sleep barks”?
Tell us what their funniest sleep habit is — or share a snoozing pup pic in the comments!