Karnes City Veterinary Hospital

04/25/2025

Falling on the last Friday in April every year, National Hairball Awareness Day–this year set for April 25–aims to promote awareness of our pets’ health and happiness. Predominantly a concern for cats, rabbits and cattle, hairballs are a healthy part of animals’ routines but can also be evidence of an underlying health issue. This article covers some common reasons your feline may be experiencing chronic vomiting.

https://www.tvmf.org/articles/vomiting-cats/

04/24/2025

Come see us at the Rabies Drive hosted by the Falls City FFA on Monday May 19th at 4:30! We will be located in the Ag Building CTE Room #2 this year. Hope to see everyone there!

04/21/2025

We're kicking off National Pet Identification Week, which runs from April 17-23, by stressing the importance of getting your pet microchipped and keeping its registration information up-to-date. Microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners, and microchipped cats are more than 20 times as likely to be reunited with their owners.

https://www.tvmf.org/articles/microchip-old-block/

04/18/2025

We will be closing at 4pm today in observation of Good Friday!

We hope you have a great Easter Weekend!🐰🌈

04/17/2025

Although dog bites can be unprovoked, dogs may bite for a variety of reasons that aren’t overtly apparent. The cause may be as basic as the dog not feeling well or being in pain due to illness or injury. This article covers some tips that you can use to prevent dog bites when interacting with unknown dogs.

https://www.tvmf.org/articles/prevention-of-dog-bites/

04/16/2025

✨Found Dog️✨️

This handsome boy has been wondering around the clinic for a couple of weeks. We were able to catch him. If he is yours please bring proof of ownership.

We are trying to get him into a rescue or adopted if owner does not claim. We are unable to house him for much longer.

04/13/2025

Children are the most common victims of dog bites. In light of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which runs from April 13-19, we wanted to highlight the importance of teaching children how to safely interact with their canine companions.

Interaction between dogs and kids; Safety when kids play with pets

04/10/2025

Both indoor and outdoor cats can become infected with the same heartworm parasite that is better known for infecting dogs. Awareness of this disease is important for Texas owners because even one heartworm in your cats can be deadly.

https://www.tvmf.org/articles/can-my-indoor-cat-get-heartworms/

04/09/2025

📣Attention📣

We will be closing the front office today, April 9th @ 3:30pm due to us being at the Lonesome Dove 4-H Rabies Clinic.

If you are needing to pick up a patient or medications, please go to the barn for help.

We will be answering phones as we can. Please leave a message if we are unable to answer and we will call back as soon as possible.

04/08/2025

Don't forget to come out tomorrow!

The Lonesome Dove 4-H Club will be hosting our annual rabies and pet vaccination clinic on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at the Karnes City Fire Station. Mark your calendars and take advantage of the low cost pet vaccinations.

04/05/2025

There are a lot of myths about heartworms floating around. Do you know the hard–and potentially life-saving–facts?

https://www.tvmf.org/articles/busting-three-heartworm-myths/

04/02/2025

It's National Heartworm Awareness Month, a perfect time to discuss heartworm prevention with your veterinarian. It’s especially important to be proactive about protecting pets in Texas, where the vehicle for heartworm disease—mosquitoes—runs rampant. Preventing heartworms is far easier, safer and more affordable than treating the disease, so partner with your veterinarian to protect your pet now.

Heartworms disease can affect dogs and cats, among other pets. Know more about this deadly disease and how to prevent your beloved pet from catching it.

03/23/2025

National Puppy Day is a paw-some day for all dog enthusiasts to celebrate unconditional love and fawn over the undeniably cute furballs that bring so much happiness into this world. While we’re all softies when it comes to our four-legged friends, your new puppy is in a stage of life where you can prevent behavioral issues and help make your future together more pleasant. This article brings tips on molding your puppy’s behavior into an easy-to-care-for adult dog.

To ensure puppies easily transition from puppyhood to adulthood, it's crucial to prioritize training and behavior modification.

03/21/2025

Brucellosis Update!

We have finally received a limited stock on the Brucellosis vaccine. Due to the small amount we have received and the way in which we have to mix it, we will need to consolidate the days we can give it. This will allow us to maximize the total number of cattle we can get vaccinated with our inventory. We will only be performing Brucellosis vaccines on Tuesday and Wednesdays. If you have a large number to do please call us so we can see how to accommodate you best. Please remember all heifers need to be between 4 months and 1 year of age. Thank you for your patience and understanding with us.

*All other vaccines can be administered at anytime during the week for scheduling purposes.*

03/21/2025

One way to recognize National Poison Prevention Week is to read this article about houseplants that are toxic to dogs and cats, one of which is sago palm--a popular ornamental plant in landscaping.

Harmful houseplants to dogs and cats look great, but could hurt your pet; know which precautions to take for the safety of your Texas pets.

03/13/2025

We will be doing our Annual Vaccination clinic with the Lonesome Dove 4-H Club on Wednesday April 9th, 2025. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss it!

The Lonesome Dove 4-H Club will be hosting our annual rabies and pet vaccination clinic on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at the Karnes City Fire Station. Mark your calendars and take advantage of the low cost pet vaccinations.

03/12/2025

As we recognize National Poison Prevention Week (March 16-22), we’ve shared some information about foods that are toxic to dogs and cats. Accidental ingestions of these toxic foods account for the majority of emergency clinic visits, especially near the holidays.

Some human foods may be toxic for your dogs and cats including raisins; know the symptoms of your pet eating some of these foods and know what to do.

03/03/2025

Even though National Poison Prevention Week doesn’t begin until March 17, all month we are sharing articles about toxicities, poisonous substances and household dangers. Today, we've brought you information on protecting your pets from rodenticides, a chemical designed to kill mice, rats and other rodents as a pest control measure.

Rodenticides, a popular method of rodent control, are harmful to cats and dogs. Protect your pets from this toxic chemical by taking a few preventive steps.