ZippiVet offers a wide range of surgical services, from spays and neuters to mass removal and orthopedic procedures. To ensure your pet’s safety, we diligently follow the strictest protocols during each surgery, and answer all of your questions before any procedure. If there is any procedure that we cannot perform in-house, we will refer you … Read moreSURGERY
A pet’s dental health is an important aspect of keeping your pet healthy and preventing illness. Just as humans require yearly dental check-ups and cleanings, our pets also need to have regular dental exams and cleanings. ZippiVet veterinarians examine your pet’s teeth at every visit. During this exam they look for broken or fractured teeth, … Read moreDENTAL
Optimal wellness and preventative care includes a comprehensive evaluation comprised of examinations, vaccinations, heartworm and external parasite preventatives, lifestyle discussions, and laboratory testing. After performing a thorough examination, diagnostic tests are sometimes necessary. Laboratory tests help to examine systems that we cannot see with our eyes or feel with our hands. Many medical conditions are … Read moreDIAGNOSTICS
When your pet begins to exhibit behavioral issues, it can be a sign of an underlying health problem. If your dog or cat is having problems with destructive behavior, aggression, or something else, you should schedule a veterinary exam right away. Behavior signs that may indicate health issues: Destructive behavior Aggression Fear Overeating and ravenous … Read moreBEHAVIOR
While most pet foods do meet basic requirements for sustaining life, this is not the kind of nutrition that helps pets achieve optimal health. People vary what they eat from meal to meal, but most pet parents feed their pets the same exact food meal after meal and day after day. This is why it … Read moreNUTRITION
Skin, hair, ear, and nail problems are common in dogs and cats and can be caused by allergies, fungal infections, skin parasites such as fleas and mites, or even autoimmune diseases. These issues can be particularly difficult to treat. If you notice your pet scratching or licking excessively, or if they develop bare patches, scabs, … Read moreDERMATOLOGY
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. Heartworm disease is spread by mosquitoes that bite your pet. In Texas, heartworm disease is more common due to the weather conditions that provide a perfect environment for mosquitoes and this disease to … Read moreHEARTWORM
Like people, dogs and cats require regular vaccinations to protect them from infection and disease. A tailored vaccination program functions as the first line of defense to prevent disease and maintain wellness. Because each dog and cat is unique, your ZippiVet veterinarian will create a vaccination plan just for your pet, taking into account the … Read moreVACCINATIONS
Dogs and cats age much more quickly than we do and are at risk for many of the same diseases. Regular examinations assist in identification of issues before your pet experiences symptoms of illness. ZippiVet offers primary care and urgent care services. We recommend frequent wellness exams for puppies and kittens, followed by annual exams … Read moreEXAMS
