by Firehouse 183 | Jan 20, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
8 min read Pets bring us immeasurable joy and companionship. Firehouse Animal Health Center’s mission is to prevent your cat, dog, and exotic pet from getting sick so they can stay by your side – healthy and happy – for as long as possible. Our care guidelines are...
by Firehouse 183 | Jan 5, 2024 | Blog
3 min read “Before starting Librela, Dizzy wasn’t using all four legs to go up and down the stairs,” says Firehouse 183 Client Service Coordinator Lisa Berletch of her 8-year-old Sheltie. “She was also hesitant to jump and run at full...
by Firehouse 183 | Dec 28, 2023 | Blog
3 min read “A kind client brought us a small terrier she found in her neighborhood,” says Kyla Burkes, a Veterinary Technician at Firehouse 183. “We scanned him for a microchip, and luckily, he had one! “Using the microchip number, we were able to reach out to...
by Firehouse 183 | Dec 5, 2023 | Blog
3 min read “Simply put, kneading brings cats peace and comfort,” says Georgie Chadwick, Hospital Manager at Firehouse Westlake. Kneading is when cats rhythmically push their paws against a soft surface, often with a kneading motion like the way dough is kneaded. A...
by Firehouse 183 | Nov 30, 2023 | Blog
Loud bangs and pops scare pets and can make even the most well-behaved pet misbehave or run away. We have tips. Bruno is one of the few cats who doesn’t scare easily during New Year’s Eve and July 4th fireworks. “When I first adopted Bruno,” says Dr Sherry Hill,...
by Firehouse 183 | Oct 26, 2023 | Blog
7.5 min read “Leo, a 15-year-old cat, visited us for a wellness visit,” says Dr Brianna Armstrong at Firehouse 183. “He had an unthrifty hair coat and his new owners noted he looked like he lacked muscle mass despite his large appetite. “We did lab work, and it...