Brazos Oaks Animal Hospital

11/07/2025

🐾 Pancreatitis in Pets: What You Need to Know 🐾
We’ve recently seen a rise in pancreatitis cases, and we want to help our pet parents stay informed and proactive. 💡

🔬 What is Pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that helps digest food and regulate blood sugar. It can happen suddenly (acute) or develop over time (chronic), and it can be very painful and dangerous for your pet.

🚨 Common Symptoms to Watch For:
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Lethargy (low energy)
• Loss of appetite
• Belly pain (especially when touched)
• Dehydration
• Fever

⚠️ What Causes It?
• High-fat diets or fatty table scraps (especially during holidays!)
• Sudden changes in diet
• Certain medications
• Underlying conditions like diabetes or hypothyroidism

🩺 When to Call Us:

If your pet is showing any of these signs, don’t wait. Pancreatitis can worsen quickly and requires veterinary attention—sometimes even hospitalization.

✅ Prevention Tips:
• Stick to a low-fat, high-quality diet
• Avoid giving table food or rich treats
• Keep up with routine wellness exams
• Let us know before starting any new supplements or medications

👩‍⚕️ If you’re worried your pet may be at risk, or just want peace of mind, give us a call. We’re here to help you keep your furry family members safe, healthy, and happy. 💙

📞 979-217-6555

07/07/2025

‼️If found, please call (702) 466-6563‼️ Description: Her name is Penny, she’s a small (10 lbs) chipped, female with brown-red fur. She is energetic, sweet, and friendly! She got lost at the fireworks show in Simonton, she was last seen in Valley Lodge.
Please bring her home to her family!🤍

03/07/2025

In honor of the 4th of July holiday, our clinic will be closed Friday!! We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 7th. ❤️🤍💙✨🧨🇺🇸
Here are some tips & tricks for keeping your pet safe this holiday weekend -
🐾Create a safe space
🐾Keep your pet indoors
🐾Keep a collar on w home address/phone # in case your pet wanders from home
🐾Provide background noise, soft calming music
🐾Seek Veterinary advice for anxiety medication
We wish everyone a very safe & happy 4th of July!

02/07/2025

We will be closed Friday, July 4th and will reopen Monday, July 7th at 8 am. Remember, we think fireworks are cool but your pets and livestock likely do not! Keep them safe this holiday weekend.

30/06/2025

Katherine Elizabeth Mendoza is one of our technicians. She has been with us since day one. Her son is currently in the ICU battling pneumonia. He has already had multiple chest tubes placed and is expected to be hospitalized for weeks. Katherine spends her days taking care of your pets and now we’d like to take care of her. Please, if you feel so led, donate to the GoFundMe so that she and her family can focus on being present for Stetson.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-raise-funds-for-stetson?attribution_id=sl:47ef42b1-78cb-4343-a8bd-5c25f9b40426&lang=en_US&ts=1751239610&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp14_t2-amp15_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&v=amp14_t2&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLOxM5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsG2lqjM2EvZdfglJxYjsD9nL0IKV9WJfmML4Kj1DpWDLU9nfB13D7RCbPm7_aem_rXsAIDH2YYexvXDWeEVsbA

Stetson, “Wild Child”, (son of Katherine and Victor), is currently battling severe pneu… Teale Creasy needs your support for Help Us Raise Funds For Stetson!

24/06/2025

Who needs a kitten????
These three sweet boys are about 12 weeks old and are looking for homes. Their mom was a stray found in a state park. She’s been spayed and found a home and now her kittens need one, too!

Bart, the black kitten, is a LoVe BuG. Boris and Felix, the two BEAUTIFUL charcoal grays, are very sweet and have really come out of their shell thanks to the hard work of our experienced foster. They love to be pet.

Their adoption fee is $75 and includes their neuter, vaccines and microchip. Call us at 979-217-6555 if you’d like to visit these precious boys.

19/06/2025

We are in the throws of allergy season and it is ITCHY!!!

Allergies can be caused by many different things, including pollen, mites and dust, food ingredients and flea saliva and affect dogs, cats and even horses. Pets can experience allergies year-round or seasonally. Symptoms of allergies usually include itching, redness, hair loss and ear and skin infections. It can sometimes be difficult to determine the exact cause of allergies in your pet and symptoms can often be worsened by other underlying issues like infection and thyroid function.

Allergy treatment has come a long way since long-term steroid use which has a number of adverse side effects. Treatment these days focuses on antihistamines, immunotherapy, shampoos, sprays and strict flea control.

12/06/2025

‼️ LOST DOG ‼️
Found this handsome boy off of the main road, 1489 about 4 miles down from the clinic!
Black Male Labrador Retriever, not neutered , no microchip.
Please give us a call if this is your baby so we can get him home safe!! 🫶🏻

09/06/2025

Suns out, bugs out..but not on our watch!🧐
Keep your pet protected year-round with vet-approved flea & tick prevention!👏🏻
Call us to find the right product for your furry family member! ☺️ •979-217-6555•

06/06/2025

Meet Old Dan Vincent, he came in for his first visit with us & puppy vaccines! 🫶🏻🐾
Can anyone guess what breed he is? ☺️