Canine Parvovirus Houston Heights Veterinary
Parvovirus is a completely preventable virus. Up to 16 weeks of age a vaccination to prevent against parvo and other viruses are given 3-4 weeks apart. In most cases after that and booster vaccinations as adults, dogs are protected. Dogs at risk are un-vaccinated puppies and ypung dogs, especially those that lack maternal antibodies (i.e. […]
Heights Veterinary: Urban Animal
Urban Animal is a full service Veterinary Hospital located in the Houston Heights neighborhood. We offer a wide range of medical services and treatment. Some of the several areas we specialize in are pet dental care and pet dermatology. Heights Veterinary Dental Care Your animal’s teeth require regular care just the way people’s do. This […]
Kennel Cough
Kennel Cough is a highly infectious bronchitis of dogs characterized by a harsh, hacking non-productive cough that sounds like something stuck in the throat. Most cases are self-limiting and last 7-9 days with only mild lethargy with pets acting like themselves. In these uncomplicated cases, the most distressing thing is usually the harshness and frequency of […]
Veterinary Hospital Houston Heights
Veterinary Hospital Houston Heights Urban Animal is a full service Veterinary Hospital located in the Houston Heights. We offer a wide range of medical services and treatment. Some of the several areas we specialize in are Internal Medicine, Radiology and Pet Surgery. Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist Heights From infectious diseases and endocrine disorders to autoimmune […]
Who We Are
Urban Animal Veterinary Hospital was created to provide optimum veterinary care to the Houston Heights community and be a local resource. Urban Animal focuses on a patient and owner’s unique needs and doesn’t employ a “one-size-fits-all” mind set. We pride ourselves on representing the diversity of the community we live in. Just as […]
Pet Flea Treatment Houston Heights
Pet Flea Treatment Houston Heights Fleas are a year-round issue for pets and owners living in areas with warmer climates, such as Houston, Texas. Fleas are found primarily outside but latch onto warm-blooded mammals such as our pets, allowing them into our homes. Unfortunately, when fleas are found on an animal this only accounts for […]
Leptospirosis – a disease on the rise in Houston and the vaccination that can help
Leptospiosis is a bacterial disease that can infect any animal, including people. It’s on the CDC’s list of zoonotic diseases and the effects on an animal’s kidneys and liver can be devastating if not caught on time. There are many strains of leptospirosis. In dogs, the 4 most common ones are in use in a […]
Animal Behavioral Issues
Animals, like people, sometimes experience the world in less than optimum ways. Multi-pet households, or bringing home an older pet that has been abandoned by its original family can lead to issues such as anxiety, fear and aggression. Urban Animal can help you and your pet work through these difficult experiences by using medication, behavioral […]
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Not all cats that seems to have trouble urinating are experiencing urinary tract infections and, contrary to what most owners think, it’s not out of spite. Most cats that start urinating outside of the litter box or need to urinate small amounts frequently are experiencing a medical condition. In older cats it may very well […]
Prioritizing Comfort & Care in The Houston Heights
At Urban Animal Veterinary Hospital our goal is to provide personal and precise care, supported by cutting-edge technology and contemporary veterinary techniques in an atmosphere that is comfortable to both the pets we treat and the owners that love them. Pet Comfort in The Houston Heights We know a visit to the vet can be […]