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Exceptional pet care for extraordinary pets.

When a pet patient and parent enter our office, their health and well-being becomes our primary concern. Our staff is dedicated to upholding notable veterinary standards to provide your pet with superior care in a welcoming, relaxed environment.

In serving our pet parents, we aim to help further educate them by providing resources that allow pet owners to make informed decisions regarding their pet’s wellness. Our website is intended to serve as a veterinary health reference that we hope you find interesting and informative.

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Our veterinary practice strives to provide pet parents with a useful resource that expands their knowledge about our practice, services, and more.

After browsing through our website, please contact us if you have any further questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

General Services

General Services
General Wellness
Vaccinations
Deworming
Litter Exams
Dew Claw Removal & Tail Dock

Spay and Neuter
Trauma
Soft Tissue
Cherry Eye Removal
C-Sections
Declaw
Castration-Ovine, Bovine, Porcine, Equine

Oral Assessment
Dental Cleanings
Dental Radiographs
Extractions

Complete Blood Work
Urinalysis
Digital X-Rays

Vaccinations
Palpations
Dental Floats
Calf Delivery
Herd Health

Exceptional care, extraordinary services.

General Medicine Microchipping Pet Nutrition Preventative Care Reproductive Health Services Orthopedic Surgery Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery Soft Tissue Surgery Spay and Neuter

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In providing general pet medicine, our veterinary staff is capable of diagnosing and treating a variety of pet medical needs. Our approach to diagnostic and therapeutic services is meant to allow you and your pet increased comfort while maintaining confidence that you are in capable hands. At our veterinary office, we take corresponding safety precautions and observe all sanitation standards. Our goal is to provide quality pet care and exceptional customer service. As a general practitioner, we can diagnose and treat a variety of health...

Even the most responsible pet owner could leave the garage door open or forget to close the gate, resulting in a lost pet. Microchipping your beloved pet could be the difference between having your pet returned and not being able to find them. While it is estimated that nearly 3 million pets in shelters are euthanized annually, some of those animals are pets whose owners were unable to find them. AVID, one of the major microchip manufacturers, states that approximately 1,400 pets with microchips are reunified with their owners per year, saving...

Nutrition, including controlling your pet’s weight, seriously affects pet health, especially as your pet ages. Weight management is one of the most critical factors in maintaining pet health. Giving your pet unlimited access to food (free feeding) is one of the worst things you can do. The standard serving for felines and canines is 120-170 calories per pound of body weight. If you’re trying to help your pet gain weight, increase caloric intake, and if you’re wanting your pet to lose weight, decrease caloric consumption. During a routine exam,...

Our goal is to nurture happy, healthy pets. Our preventative program relies on the cooperation between pet-owner, pet, and our physicians to communicate and work as a team. To maintain essential pet health, we recommend a combination of routine check-ups, balanced nutrition, regular vaccinations, and early disease detection. Preventing pet illness is the duty of a responsible pet owner, and we strongly recommend adopting this attitude toward veterinary care. Contact our office today to schedule your pet’s next routine exam.

As a pet owner it is important to take every step towards dependable care, especially when considering your pet’s reproductive health. In offering reproductive health services, our goal is to ensure all aspects of pregnancy and fertility are uncomplicated. Whether you have extensive experience breeding, are new to the venture, or are considering spay or neuter, we can assist with numerous services. If you have questions about any of the following services or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our office at your convenience.

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4287 E Highway 21, Dime Box, Texas 77853-5071

(979) 884-2838

dimeboxac@verizon.net

Frequently
Asked Questions

Do I need to have my dog’s dew claws removed?

Most dogs with dew claws attached are in perfect health. Removing dew claws is not a necessity, rather a preference some pet owners have. Dew claw removal is recommended for pets who dig frequently and are at risk for ripping the claws off, a painful and unnecessary experience. If you prefer to have... ...Read More

How long do pets teethe?

The age at which pets lose teeth varies. Most dogs lose their deciduous teeth between the ages of five to eight months, while cats lose theirs between the ages of three to six months. Unlike humans, pets will lose teeth as their adult teeth grow in and push deciduous teeth out. You will not need to... ...Read More

How do I clean my pet’s eye discharge?

Some pet breeds are more susceptible to excessive eye discharge. For pets with lighter fur, this discharge may stain the area around the eyes, causing a pet to look unclean. Cleaning these ocular secretions is extremely important, as a build-up of eye fluid may cause harmful bacterial infections.... ...Read More

Do I need to cut my cat’s claws?

Clipping the points off cat claws can prevent damage to furniture, stop your pet from getting an ingrown nail, or avoid having their nails grow so long they injure themselves. Clipping claws is not necessary, but many veterinary professionals recommend it, and some practices will even clip them for... ...Read More

Does my cat need grooming?

Cats typically do not need grooming. They are inclined to clean themselves and have a tongue meant for cleaning fur. Occasionally, your cat may trample through mud and require a bath, but these instances are rare. However, if you have an allergy sufferer in your home, bathing your cat may improve... ...Read More

Can I shave my dog?

Most pet owners believe that shaving their dog during summer months helps them keep cool; however, thicker coated breeds have an internal thermostat that allows their body to adjust to warmer weather and self-regulate their internal temperature, so they do not need to be shaved. Shaving a dog that... ...Read More

Is my female pet menstruating?

Female pets that are not spayed will enter a heat cycle and menstruate. Similar to human women, if a pet is not impregnated during her heat cycle, she will shed her uterine lining and bleed. Purchasing pet-specific diapers will help absorb any bodily fluid that your pet may excrete. If a pet refuses... ...Read More

Why does my dog eat its feces?

There are numerous reasons why dogs eat their feces. The medical term for the act is called coprophagy. Reasons can include: A dog is ashamed for defecating and eats it to “hide the evidence”. A dog is bored and knows eating fecal matter gets... ...Read More

Why does my dog walk in a circle before lying down?

Circling their sleeping place is one of the many “wild” habits that canines never evolved away from. In the wild, dogs would circle a grassy area to trample down grass and make a comfortable surface to lie on. Circling is also how dogs mark their territory, so it is possible they are also staking... ...Read More

Why is my cat suddenly refusing to use its litter box?

Cats refuse their litter box for several reasons. The reason why your cat chooses not to use the litter box depends on where they are opting to go instead. Cats who start to relieve themselves just outside the litter box are trying to signal you to clean the box. No pet likes to step in their own... ...Read More

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