September is a special month for cat lovers – it’s Happy Cat Month! At Woodland Springs Veterinary Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, we know that keeping your cat happy is essential for their overall health. To help you ensure your cat is living their best life, here are some practical tips to keep them purring [...]

Many pet owners are tempted to skip their pet’s annual veterinary visit to save a few dollars, but this approach can cost you in the long run. Pets are experts at hiding disease and illness, and owners may not notice their health problems. These minor health changes can become major problems when left untreated, making [...]

Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) affects short-nosed dogs with round skull shapes, such as bulldogs, pugs, Pekingese, and Boston terriers. The unique, flat-faced appearance of these breeds gives them an undeniable cute factor. However, this conformation is also associated with multiple respiratory abnormalities that can lead to breathing problems in dogs. The Woodland Springs Veterinary Hospital [...]

Allergies can make people miserable, and the same goes for pets. Pets can develop allergies to environmental substances, insects, parasites, food, and sometimes, to humans or other pets. In pets, rather than causing sneezing and watery eyes (i.e., “hay fever”), allergies cause itchy, inflamed skin and ears. The Woodland Springs Veterinary Hospital team shares what [...]