Pet Safety and Emergencies Archives | Borgfeld Animal Hospital

Snake Safety for Pets: What to Do if Your Dog or Cat Encounters a Snake

June 4, 2025

San Antonio’s warm climate makes it a prime spot for slithery summer wildlife hazards—including snakes. While many snakes in the area are harmless, some pose […]

Heatstroke Prevention in Pets: How to Keep Your Pet Safe as Temperatures Rise

May 7, 2025

As temperatures swell to the 80s and 90s here in San Antonio, it’s important to make sure you know the risk of heatstroke in pets. […]

Pet Preparedness for Severe Weather

March 14, 2025

In San Antonio, we’re no strangers to natural disasters. Whether it be hurricanes, flooding, wildfires and even the occasional sinkhole or earthquake, being prepared is […]

Prevention and Treatment for Infectious Diseases in San Antonio

October 3, 2024

At Borgfeld Animal Hospital, we love it when a (preventive) plan comes together. There are some common diseases in pets in San Antonio that are […]

Summer Allergies: Keep Your Pet Comfortable in San Antonio’s Heat

July 3, 2024

As the temperatures in San Antonio climb, our pets face quite a few challenges, and summer allergies top the list. The team at Borgfeld Animal […]

My Dog Ate What?!? Some Tips to Help Prevent Your Dog or Cat From Eating Everything in Sight!

April 1, 2022

Uh-Oh! What just happened? Most people have been there. You get a new puppy or kitten. For the most part they are good. They run, […]