Willis Animal Hospital

06/22/2026

Arthritis Ails Humans and Pets Alike!
How to Prevent ➡️ What to Watch For ➡️ Ways to Help

☑️ Monitor and Trim Nails: If they are too long, nails put pressure on joints and can cause lasting damage over time
☑️ Know your Dog Breed: Some are more susceptible to arthritic/orthopedic ailments as they age
☑️ Decreased Activity: If your pet used to like being up high but now stays closer to the ground, it could be a sign of old joints. This can also apply to their length of play time.
☑️ Providing Support: Provide joint supplements, stairs to the couch/bed, and ask your vet about acupuncture/cold laser therapy to help with developing symptoms

06/19/2026

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"I absolutely love this new Veterinarian. My senior dog had a very good experience with this staff!!"

- Gwen R.

06/17/2026

06/11/2026

Season 2, Episode 11 : End of Life / Quality of Life

We hope to provide the knowledge and tools needed to make the hardest decision a little bit easer 💓
Let's Talk About It.

Please share with your friends and family if they are at this point in the life as a pet parent.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Qvns7TvXmaxyjus9sXseC?si=FbnkFG7fQXW0JofMDAVVgw

06/09/2026

This week's episode is a hard one...

We never want to think about the day when the ultimate decision as a pet's parent will fall on us.

We discuss Quality of Life Scale and other things to consider so that you can feel more confident to make that call.

The episode will be available Thursday at 12:00pm

06/08/2026

June is Great Outdoors Month!

As you and your pet get out to enjoy the Texas sun, remember to keep an eye on any pain that may come with those zoomies:

☑️ Check paws (and in between toes) after being outdoors; thorns, splinters, and gravel can get stuck
☑️ If you suspect swelling is from a snake or bug bite, you can give your pet Benadryl tablets (1mg per 1lb of dog) every 12 hours and ice until you can see the vet
☑️ Pet's hide pain but favoring their paw, excessive licking, or decreased activity can be signs of discomfort
☑️ If a limp last longer than 24-48 hours, it may be a sign of ligament tears or fractures, get an exam done immediately

06/05/2026

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"The staff is very kind and went out of their way to get me and my dog anything we needed. They answered all questions I had. I also didn't have to wait a long time during any step of our visit."

- Shae R.

05/28/2026

Did you know eating dog bed foam is a bad idea?

One ferret thought he was the exception.

Luckily his human knew he was a troublemaker and was ready to join the team of pet care to save his life.

Let's Talk About It!

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Send to the pet parent that crossed your mind!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TfosiTlbQ0TwIcRZhJkkN?si=23tCzFeVQRSW2F1WFGJTbw

https://youtu.be/IT2PAfa3HwE