Southwest Animal Care Center

10/12/2026

⚓🐾 Before cats supervised our laptops, they helped supervise ships.

A little maritime history for Columbus Day: sailors kept cats aboard to help protect supplies from rodents—and for companionship on long voyages. A pretty big job for someone who naps that much. 🐱

These days, your pet’s adventures might stay closer to home, but we know how much it means to have them by your side. Our team is here to help keep your favorite companion healthy for wherever life takes you. ❤️

10/09/2026

One siren. Twelve backup singers. Not a single one knows the song. 🚨🐕

Happy Howl-O-Ween from our team to your very loud, very talented dogs. We look forward to their next performance in our waiting room. 😂🧡

10/08/2026

Fleas and ticks can spread Bartonella 🐜😣, making dogs sick with fever and more. Early vet care and prevention help keep pups healthy 💙🩺🐾

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Bartonellosis, sometimes called cat scratch fever, is a rare bacterial infection dogs get from parasites. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

10/08/2026

Let’s give a huge shout out to Dr. Dahl and the teams down in Nicaragua this week! They are doing great work! Proud of you boss lady! 🐈🐕

10/06/2026

A swollen, puffy ear flap? 😳👂 It could be an ear hematoma from head-shaking or infection. Early vet care helps ease pain and protect those ears 🩺💙🐾

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Is your dog's ear swollen? Discover the causes and treatments for ear hematomas, including vet advice and options for care, to ensure your pet's comfort and health.

10/05/2026

🍬 “I checked the candy. It wasn’t toxic!”
But did your pet eat the packaging, too? 👀

When pets help themselves to Halloween treats, unwrapping is rarely their strong suit. Even if the candy isn’t toxic, swallowed wrappers can cause choking or an intestinal blockage. That’s one trick nobody wants. 🐾

Our team’s advice? Keep candy AND the crinkly evidence out of reach, including in a secure trash bin.

📞 Missing wrappers and a suspiciously innocent face? Call us or an emergency veterinary clinic promptly if you suspect your pet swallowed one. Don’t wait for symptoms—and seek immediate emergency care for trouble breathing.

10/02/2026

POV: You’re the treat jar at our veterinary clinic. 👀🐾

The stares. The sniffs. The tiny paws asking for “just one more.” Our patients know exactly where we keep the good stuff—and they’re not shy about it! 😂

We love making veterinary visits a little sweeter, one approved treat at a time. ❤️

10/01/2026

Sneezing, sniffles, or runny eyes? 🤧😺 Your cat may have an upper respiratory infection. With cozy care and vet support, most kitties feel better fast 💙🩺

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Upper respiratory infections can make cats seriously ill. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

09/30/2026

🚽🐾 Why Does Your Pet Follow You Into the Bathroom?

Because apparently “personal space” was not included in the adoption agreement. 😂

But there’s some real animal behaviour behind your bathroom entourage.

🐶 Dogs are highly social animals. Staying close to members of their social group can provide security and connection. Plus, dogs are excellent at learning routines—so following you from room to room can simply become part of their daily pattern.

🐱 Cats are territorial and naturally curious. They like keeping tabs on changes within their environment, and that includes where you disappear to. A closed door can also make whatever is happening on the other side suddenly VERY interesting.

In other words, your trip to the bathroom may be boring to you. To your pet, it’s a group activity. 🚽🐾😂

09/29/2026

Watery eyes or sneezing? 😿 Feline chlamydia can cause eye and respiratory issues, but with proper vet care and antibiotics, cats often recover well 💊💙. Don’t wait if you notice symptoms! 🩺🐾

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Chlamydia in cats is a bacterial infection primarily affecting the eyes, which can cause conjunctivitis. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.