Slaton Animal Hospital

Slaton Animal Hospital Full-service veterinary hospital & kennel. M-F 8:00am-5:30pm, closed daily 12-1pm.

Camping Cal is at it again, this time in Colorado! Do you incorporate your pets in your summer activities? Show us! ...
06/21/2026

Camping Cal is at it again, this time in Colorado! Do you incorporate your pets in your summer activities? Show us!

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06/19/2026

Copy, paste, paste, paste. Wait...one of these things is not the same! Toner ran out.

☀️ 🚨 URGENT HEAT STROKE WARNING FROM SLATON ANIMAL HOSPITAL 🚨 We are set to hit triple digits tomorrow. In the words of ...
06/17/2026

☀️ 🚨 URGENT HEAT STROKE WARNING FROM SLATON ANIMAL HOSPITAL 🚨 We are set to hit triple digits tomorrow. In the words of Paris Hilton, "that's hot!"

☀️Summer temperatures can be deadly for our furry friends. Heat stroke can happen in minutes, and it is a true medical emergency!

🛑 WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR:
🐾 Heavy panting or struggling to breathe
🐾 Excessive drooling or thick, sticky saliva
🐾 Bright red, purple, or blue gums
🐾 Lethargy, weakness, or confusion
🐾 Vomiting or diarrhea
🐾 Collapse, dizziness, or seizures

🧊 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY:
If your pet is overheating, take these steps while you get them to Slaton Animal Hospital (or the emergency clinic):
1️⃣ Move to AC: Get them into air conditioning or deep shade immediately.
2️⃣ Cool Water: Apply cool (not freezing) water to their paws, belly, and neck.
3️⃣ NO ICE: Do not use ice water or ice packs. This can shock their system and make it harder to cool down.
4️⃣ Offer Water: Provide a small amount of fresh water to drink, but only if they are fully alert.
5️⃣ Use a Fan: Point a fan at them to speed up evaporative cooling.

🐾 QUICK PREVENTION TIPS:
☀️ Never leave pets in a parked car—not even for a quick errand!
☀️ Walk your dogs early in the morning or late in the evening when it is coolest.
☀️ Test the pavement with the back of your hand. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for their paws!
☀️ Ensure outdoor pets have constant, deep shade and multiple bowls of fresh water.

📞 Questions? We are here to help. Call Slaton Animal Hospital at 806-728-7297.

06/14/2026

Shopping trip to The Fish Bowl to get some new saltwater friends. 🐟🐠🐚 The store dog Zoey is a sweetheart!

From ASPCA Poison Control:"As we head into summer, now is a great time to brush up on seasonal pet safety tips. ☀️Expert...
06/14/2026

From ASPCA Poison Control:
"As we head into summer, now is a great time to brush up on seasonal pet safety tips. ☀️

Experts from the ASPCA Poison Control have put together everything you need to know about common summer hazards and how to help keep your pets safe. Here's to a fun, happy, and safe summer with your furry family members! Read more here."

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips

Happy Birthday to the birthday twins! Dr. Thomas and Taelhr share a birthday, past link to Ohio, dry humor, sarcasm, and...
06/14/2026

Happy Birthday to the birthday twins! Dr. Thomas and Taelhr share a birthday, past link to Ohio, dry humor, sarcasm, and a love of bunnies.

Instead of a Friday Funny, how about Friday Furry?Post your pet's cutest pics!
06/12/2026

Instead of a Friday Funny, how about Friday Furry?
Post your pet's cutest pics!

Stay tuned for an exciting new product launch! Don't worry, if we forgot anything from our meeting, Bubba should remembe...
06/10/2026

Stay tuned for an exciting new product launch! Don't worry, if we forgot anything from our meeting, Bubba should remember. 😂

PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT:"USDA Confirms First Case of New World Screwworm in a Dog in Lea County, New Mexico, Fourth C...
06/08/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT:
"USDA Confirms First Case of New World Screwworm in a Dog in Lea County, New Mexico, Fourth Case in Texas
*The New Mexico case was previously errorneously reported in Andrews County, Texas"

🪱What is screwworm?
From the CDC: "New World screwworm (NWS) is a fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and body openings such as the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or ge****ls."

🐄🦌🐶🙍Why is this a big deal?
From the USDA: "NWS is a serious pest that threatens livestock, pets, wildlife, and, in rare cases, people. The larvae burrow into the living tissue of animals, causing severe wounds, animal suffering, and significant economic losses."

🗣️ What do I do?
USDA urges everyone in the area to check animals for:
1. Draining or enlarging wounds
2. Maggots or egg masses
3. Signs of discomfort
4. Lesions in body openings (nose, ears, genitalia, umbilical area)
5. For pets, risk at this time is considered low unless travel to Mexico or near the border. Still, monitoring outdoor pets for open wounds, providing fly control, and using flea/tick preventatives such as Nexgard and Credelio which are on the FDA's list of effective drugs for the larval stages. We expect Bravecto to also have effectiveness as it is in the same drug class.

Anyone who suspects a screwworm infestation should immediately contact their veterinarian, state animal health official, or USDA. USDA has established this contact page to ensure everyone can easily find the correct contact information for these groups. In Texas, report suspected cases in livestock directly to TAHC officials by finding your closest area office here.
https://www.tahc.texas.gov/agency/contact.html

Though rare in people, anyone who notices a suspicious lesion should seek immediate medical care.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm/report-suspected-cases-screwworm

10% off spay and neuter surgeries all summer long! 🏖☀️ Call to get on the books! 806-728-7297*mention ad at booking
06/07/2026

10% off spay and neuter surgeries all summer long! 🏖☀️ Call to get on the books! 806-728-7297
*mention ad at booking

Address

130 E. Lynn Street
Slaton, TX
79364

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18067287297

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