Animal Hospital of Ovilla

09/18/2025

We are only 1 week away from our Goodbye reception celebrating Dr. Owen! Join us next Thursday, September 25th from 5-7pm!🤩✨🐾🐈🤍

09/18/2025

🐶💉 Should your pup get the flu shot? 🩺✨ Learn about canine influenza, its risks, and how to keep your furry friend healthy and protected! 💖🐾

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Learn about canine influenza virus and how you can help prevent the spread of dog flu, including getting your pet a dog flu shot.

09/17/2025

September 17th is National Pet Carbon Monoxide Safety Day. Here are a few facts to help keep you and your pet safe.

What is carbon monoxide (CO)?
• A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels

Why is it dangerous?
• Reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood
• Pets can be more susceptible than people because they are smaller

Where does it come from?
• Car exhaust in garage or in a car with a blocked tailpipe
• Propane space heaters, gas fireplaces and water heaters, ovens, furnaces, camping stoves, blocked chimneys, housefires

Signs of CO poisoning:
• Can occur quickly or over longer periods of time
• Acute: difficulty breathing, seizures coma, death
• Chronic: vomiting, lethargy, weakness
• Red lips, ears, and gums

If you suspect CO poisoning:
• Evacuate with your pet to fresh air
• Call 911
• Take your pet to a veterinarian immediately

Outcome:
• Milder cases may recover with prompt treatment
• More severe cases may be fatal

For more information about CO detectors check your local hardware store or talk to your local fire department. If you have concerns about your pet being exposed, please contact your local veterinarian. Check out our website for other feline health topics.

09/17/2025

Dr. Gorman and Dr. McClintock attended the American Heartworm Symposium last week, and there are some things they want all pet owners to know:

When a pet gets heartworms, it can be treated, but the harmful effects last the rest of its life. So testing and prevention are key!

Most cat owners don’t even know their pet has heartworms until it suddenly dies. So testing and prevention are essential!

There have been cases of humans getting heartworms. So keeping your pets on prevention affects you too!

Contact us today to schedule an apportionment!

09/16/2025

🐶🧠💪 Keep your puppy’s mind and body active! ✨ Discover fun ways to give your pup the mental and physical exercise they need to thrive. 💖🐾

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New puppies are curious, cuddly creatures. Full of energy, they sniff, paw, and gnaw at anything that catches their eye. When they're not dissecting...

09/15/2025

Don’t forget to enter our giveaway!

Construction is no fun, but giveaways are!🤩

Our ✨September Giveaway✨ is here! Follow the steps below to be entered to win this adorable scrunchie & pet bandana set- a win for you and your pet! Good luck!🎉🐾🐈

Giveaway ends 9/29 at 11:59pm. Winner announced 9/30.

09/11/2025

🐶🤒 Is your puppy feeling under the weather? 🩺✨ Learn about common puppy illnesses and how to keep your little one happy and healthy! 💖🐾

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While vaccinations are critical, it's still important to know the signs of common puppy illnesses so you're able to respond appropriately.

09/09/2025

🐶💧 Is sharing a water bowl safe for your pup? 🤔✨ Learn the risks and how to keep your furry friend hydrated and healthy. 🩺💖🐾

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Communal water bowls at the dog park or coffee shop can come with some hidden risks. Your dog may be lapping up bacteria, viruses, or parasites.

09/09/2025

During ***dePreventionAwarenessWeek, we invite you to read through a recently published resource guide, developed by the AVMA and partner organizations, that provides strategies and practical actions that veterinary professionals can take to help prevent su***de.

The Su***de Prevention Resource Guide for Veterinary Settings provides information about su***de risk and protective factors, warning signs, and what organizations and individuals can do to help prevent su***de. It reflects learnings from su***de research and the implementation of evidence-based su***de prevention and response strategies in a variety of academic and workplace settings: http://bit.ly/4mZxRXH

09/08/2025

Did you know iguanas have a third eye? On the top of an iguana’s head, you’ll find what is known as a “third eye.” This third eye looks like a pale scale but is able to sense movement and light.

On , let us celebrate these cold-blooded reptiles and give a very big shout out to all the zoo, wildlife, and other veterinary professionals out there caring for these sociable, scaly creatures. Interested in owning a pet iguana? Here are some questions to ask yourself to know if a pet reptile is the right choice for you: http://bit.ly/4mZozeh

09/08/2025

Construction is no fun, but giveaways are!🤩

Our ✨September Giveaway✨ is here! Follow the steps below to be entered to win this adorable scrunchie & pet bandana set- a win for you and your pet! Good luck!🎉🐾🐈

Giveaway ends 9/29 at 11:59pm. Winner announced 9/30.