by Firehouse Kyle | 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 Kyle | Dec 28, 2023 | Blog
3 min read A microchip is a grain-of-rice-sized, electronic device. It’s placed just under the skin between the shoulder blades. The chip contains a unique ID number that can be scanned by a veterinarian or shelter to identify your pet if he gets lost or stolen. May...
by Firehouse Kyle | 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 Kyle | 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 Kyle | Oct 26, 2023 | Blog
7.5 min read Max, a mix breed mid-size dog, had excessive thirst and weight loss. His family was alarmed and brought him to Firehouse Kyle. After being diagnosed with diabetes, Max’s parents embraced a tailored diet and daily insulin shots. Max is now thriving and his...