by Firehouse Austin | Apr 4, 2025 | Blog
4 minute read When a mosquito bites an animal with heartworm disease, they transfer the disease to the next animal they bite. In vet school, Dr Natalie Davis’s roommate adopted an adorable German Shepherd puppy named Winnie. At Winnie’s first puppy visit, the...
by Firehouse Austin | Mar 4, 2025 | Blog
3 minute read Seemingly healthy grain-free pet diets aren’t helpful to a dog’s health. In fact, research shows they cause issues with the heart. “Everybody just wants what’s best for their pets,” says Dr Natalie Davis, a veterinarian at Firehouse 183 in Austin,...
by Firehouse Austin | Oct 8, 2024 | Blog
5 minute read Dr Natalie Davis’s tips for managing ear infections are: 1) Regularly clean your pet’s ears with vet-approved cleaners, 2) Keep ears dry after swimming or bathing, and 3) Consult your vet for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Dr Natalie Davis is...
by Firehouse Austin | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog
2 minute read Cats shouldn’t go through phases of not eating. Any significant reduction in food intake could be a sign of an issue. Stella, a 5-year-old domestic shorthaired cat, recently stopped eating her favorite tuna-flavored kibble. Her pet dad Doug...
by Firehouse Austin | Sep 6, 2024 | Blog
2 minute read If your dog is behaving normally, is responsive, and alert, there’s no need for immediate concern. However, call us if your dog has missed more than two meals, is lethargic, vomits, or has loose stools. When Lucy the doodle stopped eating in May, her dog...
