Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists

06/06/2025

Is your pet showing signs of a neurological issue?

Sometimes, the signs can be subtle, but early detection makes a big difference. Keep an eye out for these symptoms:

🐾 Unsteady walking or balance issues
🐾 Head tilting
🐾 Seizures
🐾 Sudden vision loss
🐾 Behavior changes
🐾 Pain when touched
🐾 Limb weakness or difficulty walking

If something seems off, don't wait. Contact your primary veterinarian if signs appear. Our board-certified neurologists at GCVS are here to help get answers and get your pet on the path to recovery.

06/05/2025

Rechelle, a local Houston resident active in the rescue community, and our friends at Three Little Pitties Rescue saved this sweet pup, named Charlie Brown, after he was found limping through the streets. X-rays revealed a painful leg fracture, likely the result of being hit by a car.

Thanks to quick action from Charlie Brown's rescue team and expert surgical care from our GCVS team, he is now healing and walking on a leash like a champ! Through it all, he's remained sweet, strong, and full of love.

Charlie Brown is still searching for his forever home! Learn more about his sweet personality in the video below: https://heyor.ca/kj9F85

🐾 And if you're interested in adopting this special boy, visit: https://heyor.ca/uAtjOZ

We're proud to support rescue heroes like Rechelle and Three Little Pitties Rescue, who work tirelessly to give dogs like Charlie Brown a second chance.

06/04/2025

GCVS was honored to be part of Tesoro's care team and support his journey to recovery!

Thank you to the Houston Zoo for trusting GCVS with Tesoro's treatment. Our board-certified veterinary surgeons were proud to collaborate on this procedure, and we're wishing Tesoro strength and healing in the months ahead.

06/02/2025

⛈️June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and with hurricane season upon us in Houston, now is the time to make sure your pets are ready, too.

In a storm or evacuation, having a plan can make all the difference.

Here's how to prepare:
✅Assemble a pet emergency kit with food, water, medications, and medical records
✅Keep a leash, carrier, and comfort items handy
✅Make sure your pet is microchipped and registered with updated contact info
✅Know your emergency vet, and save GCVS on your phone: (713) 693 - 1111 (we're open 24/7!)

Don't wait until it's too late; protect every member of your family, paws included.

05/30/2025

🚨 Attention DVMs and Technicians! 🚨

Registration is NOW OPEN for Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists’ Annual DVM & Tech Symposiums — your chance to earn TBVME-approved continuing education hours and learn from leading experts in the field.

Tech Symposium
📍 Lone Star College Tomball Campus
🗓️ July 26, 2025
🔗 Register here: https://heyor.ca/deIKG6

DVM Symposium
📍 The Westin, Memorial City
🗓️ August 23–24, 2025
🔗 Register here: https://heyor.ca/uLK88x
*Please note, if you are registering for the DVM Symposium and would like to attend both days, ensure you purchase a ticket per day.

Join us for engaging sessions led by board-certified veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians covering the latest advancements in veterinary medicine, technology, and patient care.

Secure your spot today—space is limited!

05/29/2025

‼️Attention DVMs and Technicians‼️

⏰Symposium registration opens TOMORROW at 9:00 AM!

Set your alarms and get ready to reserve your spot, this event fills up fast. Don't forget to bookmark the links below so you're ready when registration goes live.

Tech Symposium
📍 Lone Star College Tomball Campus
🗓️ July 26, 2025
🔗 Bookmark Registration Link Here: https://heyor.ca/deIKG6

DVM Symposium
📍 The Westin, Memorial City
🗓️ August 23–24, 2025
🔗Bookmark Registration Link Here: https://heyor.ca/uLK88x

05/28/2025

Meet Frankie, a resilient rescue dog who found his forever home in 2023. Shortly after adoption, his family became concerned when he began vomiting frequently, losing weight, and having difficulty keeping food down.

Frankie was referred to GCVS with a suspected diagnosis of megaesophagus. However, after comprehensive diagnostics and imaging, Dr. Puchot and our Internal Medicine team identified a far more serious condition: gastrointestinal pythiosis, a rare and aggressive fungal infection caused by Pythium insidiosum.

Pythiosis is notoriously tricky to diagnose and even more challenging to treat. If left untreated, it is often fatal. Fortunately, with early intervention and an aggressive treatment plan, Frankie is now thriving. Over a year since his diagnosis, he has gained 33 pounds and is currently in remission.

We are grateful to Frankie's dedicated family for entrusting us with his care. 💙

05/24/2025

Holiday plans don't always go as planned...

If the unexpected happens this Memorial Day weekend, GCVS is here for you. Our Emergency Room is open 24/7, including holidays, to provide expert care when your pet needs it most. 🏥

📲 If your pet is experiencing an emergency, call us at (713) 693 - 1111

05/23/2025

We are celebrating with an incredible patient story. Meet Tort, a young sulcata tortoise with a heart as big as his shell! 🐢

After suffering serious injuries from a dog bite, Dr. Cade Ford at Spurlock Road Vet Clinic referred Tort to our Avian & Exotics team. Thanks to the incredible care from his dedicated family, Dr. Ford, and our very own Dr. Baley, Tort's shell is fully healed, and he's thriving!

His journey wasn't easy. While the top of his shell healed quickly, the underside took more time and care. Over the past nine months, Tort's family has consistently brought him into GCVS for wound care and bandage changes. We even used a special alternative therapy, beeswax, to help promote healing and protect his shell.

But Tort's story is about more than healing. He's also the source of comfort and joy for his neurodivergent family. While dogs are sometimes too energetic and cats sometimes too scratchy, Tort provides the perfect, gentle companion they need.

And his adventures don't stop there! This July, Tort will be a special guest at the Beaumont Children's Museum, allowing even more children to meet and interact with a tortoise up close.

Please join us in celebrating this resilient little graduate. Way to go, Tort!

05/22/2025

Meet Flint, a De Brazza's monkey and beloved resident of the Ellen Trout Zoo [official] in Lufkin, TX!🐒

Flint underwent surgery at GCVS to repair a femur fracture, and we’re thrilled to share that the procedure was a success. Dr. Coleman and our surgical team used a combination of an intramedullary pin and a locking compression plate to stabilize the injury and support Flint’s recovery.

We are incredibly grateful to Ellen Trout Zoo for trusting us with Flint’s care and allowing us to help this special primate heal.

05/20/2025

Meet Carolyn Blank, DVM, ACVR, the newest addition to our Diagnostic Imaging team at GCVS! 🎉

Dr. Blank brings extensive training and a passion for advanced imaging, with special interests in MRI, digital radiography, and ultrasound-guided procedures. She's also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of veterinary specialists. We are so excited to have her on our team!

🔗 Read her full bio here: https://www.gcvs.com/staff/carolyn-blank-dvm/

05/15/2025

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're highlighting the powerful documentary "The Cost of Caring." Produced in collaboration with Not One More Vet (NOMV), this film sheds light on the emotional challenges veterinary professionals face and the mental health crisis impacting our industry.

We recognize these challenges at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists and are incredibly grateful to have a Social Work team on site. Their presence provides vital support for our clients during difficult times and for our team members as they navigate the emotional demands of veterinary medicine.

We encourage you to watch this film and join the conversation around compassion, care, and mental wellness in veterinary medicine.

https://www.pbs.org/show/the-cost-of-caring/

Explore the reasons behind the high incidence of veterinarian su***de rates in the U.S.