Houston Lake Animal Hospital

We are gonna change things up since some people just don’t get it.. YES WE ARE OPEN , AND YES THE DOOR IS LOCKED. You will need to call 478-971-4700 when you arrive whether it’s for an appointment, to pick up records, or to pick up medications. Whatever you are here for you will need to call. Your name will go on a list, and you will be called when it’s your turn to enter the office. You will only be allowed in the office to drop off and pick up your pets.... Once your pet has been checked in you will need to go back out to your car and wait or go run an errand. We will call you when they are ready to go.

Most households in the United States have at least one pet. Studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets can increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to their owners. One of the many health benefits of having a pet includes: Decreased blood pressure!

Most pets are creatures of habit and cats especially tend to enjoy predictability. Feeding your cat at the same time each day is one of the easiest ways to establish a routine.

Certain breeds will be affected more than others by even the slightest weight gain, so it’s important to maintain your dog’s fitness throughout their entire life.

Pheromone products such as Feliway are often used at home and in animal shelters and boarding facilities to calm cats. Although not effective for all cats, pheromone sprays and diffusers may help you create a more calming environment.

Give your furry friend an extra squeeze from us today!

Cats with rabies are very irritable and will reject any type of affection. This is typical to the stage two of rabies: the furious stage. Cats having rabies are vicious and will bite and scratch more than usual. If this sounds familiar, please contact us!

One of the most popular foods around the world is rice. But can dogs eat rice? The answer is yes. You may not even realize it, but rice is an ingredient sometimes found in commercial dog foods.

Just a FRIENDLY reminder ... Sometimes there is only 1 person at the front desk. We may be already on the phone, checking someone in or out, or assisting in the backcourt the clinic. If you don’t get us when you call PLEASE JUST LEAVE A MESSAGE! We check the machine literally a gazillion times a day. Your name goes on a list and we call you in in the order of the calls. Please I am begging you do not call 10 times in a row. Also We do not keep track of the cars in the par...king lot, so even if you did get there before the other car.. that doesn’t necessarily mean that you are first in line. We get that it’s incredibly frustrating that you’re not allowed in the building to stay with your fur baby, But we feel the way that we are doing things is in the best interest of keeping everyone ( is and you) safe and well.

Call us today to learn more!

Cats rub against us and scratch as a form of communication! They have scent glands on their cheeks and paws, so rubbing against us or scratching on vertical surfaces transfers their scent.

Trimming your dog’s nails play a vital role in maintaining your dog’s health! Neglected nails not only drive you up the wall with their continuous clicking across the floor, but can also cause health problems in your dog.

Do you have a reclining chair? Young puppies and kittens love to run under and hide in reclining chairs. Kittens are especially likely to climb up inside the chair and curl up for a nap, so be sure to check where your pet is before reclining!

Beware of the scraps that fall on the ground when you're eating! Chocolate, coffee grounds, tea, salt, avocados, grapes, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts and anything containing xylitol is dangerous for your pet.