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Does your pet have back-to-school jitters?
Playcare can help your pet create a routine
Chloe started hiding shoes around the house. That’s when her pet parents knew something was up. Saying hello to fall includes a shift in routines Structured schedules, commitments, and fresh classmates become the new normal. Pets sense that things are changing. They...
Boarding your puppy: 3 key benefits
Your dog loves a vacation too – get a free playdate
A new puppy parent with upcoming work travel brought their dog into Firehouse Pet Resort. The owner was looking into boarding for the first time. We talked through their concerns: Is it too soon? How would the owner do without their buddy? We planned for two shorter...
3 Reasons to Look at Poop
Bowel movements show physical and emotional wellbeing
We know group living is not the norm for your pet. Intestines are your pet’s stress organ. So loose stool signals that your pet is aware of this new environment and is feeling a little bit of anxiety. A dog who’s happy at playtime might also feel…
A tired dog is a happy dog ❤️
Our enrichment room stimulates your dog’s brain
At Firehouse Pet Resort, we keep your pets busy! Puzzles, treats, and lots of love make our new enrichment room a favorite play area for your pet. We keep your pets busy! We let dogs enjoy time away from kennels as much as possible. One of those ways is letting them...
What to bring to playcare and boarding
Bring it all or lean on us
Bring it all or lean on us: we make it easy to send your cat and dog to playcare and boarding. You can bring your pets’ favorite foods, toys, and more. But we’ve set up our resort so you don’t need to. We have everything here: Purina pet food & treats Water bowls...
Firehouse awarded top Austin workplace
For the third year, your veterinary hospital ranked among the best places to work
Our win is your win: a happy team can focus on keeping your pets healthy! It’s also confirmation that our behind-the-scenes team building is working. Your pet benefits when our team feels valuable Every team member knows they're an important part of fulfilling our...
Take a page out of the new schooling playbook for dogs!
Kids might be in virtual classes, but that doesn't mean dogs need to stay home.While this back to school looks different than past years, one thing hasn’t changed and that is the excitement of socializing and seeing your buddies. Much like kids, dogs are social...
Firehouse Pet Resort – coming to Round Rock this September
Firehouse Pet Resort – coming to Round Rock this September – will offer your cats and dogs an abundance of bells and whistles The team at Firehouse Animal Health Centers will offer your pets a new service starting this September: boarding and playcare for cats and...
Summertime Tips
Summertime in Texas — A great time to get out and enjoy all that our beautiful state has to offer! Whether it’s boating on one of our lakes, hiking along the Greenbelt, or road tripping, Firehouse Animal Health Center has you covered on health and safety tips for...