Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic

06/17/2026

☀️ Summer temperatures can become dangerous for pets faster than many people realize.

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can happen in minutes, especially during walks, outdoor play, or time spent in parked vehicles. Watch for signs like excessive panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, or collapse.

Keep pets cool with plenty of fresh water, shade, and outdoor time during the cooler parts of the day. If you suspect your pet is overheating, seek veterinary care immediately.

Stay safe and enjoy the summer! 🐾

06/15/2026

🐱 June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! 🐱

Thinking about adding a feline friend to your family? There are so many wonderful cats and kittens waiting in local shelters and rescue groups for a chance at a loving home. ❤️

When you adopt, you're not just gaining a pet, you’re helping the pet overpopulation crisis by making room for another animal in need.

As a thank you for choosing adoption, we offer a FREE first wellness exam for new pets adopted from a local shelter or rescue organization.

Already have your eye on a future best friend? Visit your local shelter, meet some amazing cats, and let us help you get started on the right paw!

06/13/2026

🌊🐾 Blue-Green Algae Alert for Austin Pet Owners 🐾🌊

As temperatures rise across Central Texas, blue-green algae can become a serious hazard in local lakes, ponds, and slow-moving waterways.

Blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) can produce toxins that are extremely dangerous to pets, even after brief exposure. Dogs are especially at risk because they love to swim, play in the water, and lick their fur afterward.

⚠️ Signs of blue-green algae toxicity may include:
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Excessive drooling
• Weakness or stumbling
• Difficulty breathing
• Seizures
• Collapse

🚫 Avoid letting your pet swim in or drink from water that:
• Contains floating scum, mats, or algae blooms
• Has a strong, fishy or unusual odor
•Is warm or stagnant
•Within 3 days of rain

✅ Bring fresh drinking water for your pet on outings.
✅ Rinse your pet thoroughly with clean water after swimming.
✅ Contact your veterinarian immediately if you suspect exposure.

Many Austin area lakes and waterways can experience algae blooms during the warmer months, so it's important to stay informed before heading out for a day on the water.

A little caution can help keep your pets safe while enjoying the Texas summer! ☀️🐕💙

06/12/2026

🐍 Texas Rattlesnake Season Is Here 🐍

With warmer weather and more outdoor adventures, encounters with rattlesnakes become more common across Central Texas. Whether you're hiking, walking trails, exploring greenbelts, or spending time on rural property, it's important to be aware of the risk.

Did you know there are rattlesnake avoidance training programs designed to teach dogs to recognize and avoid snakes? These classes can be a valuable tool for pets that frequently spend time outdoors.

To help reduce your pet's risk:
🐾 Keep dogs on a leash when hiking
🐾 Stay on established trails
🐾 Avoid tall grass, brush piles, and rocky areas
🐾 Be especially cautious during warm mornings and evenings

Signs of a snake bite may include sudden pain, swelling, bruising, weakness, or collapse. If you suspect your pet has been bitten by a snake, seek emergency veterinary care immediately—do not attempt to treat it at home.

A little awareness can go a long way in keeping your pets safe while enjoying everything Texas has to offer. ❤️🐶

Have questions about rattlesnake safety or prevention? Our team is happy to help.

06/11/2026

⭐ We’d Love Your Feedback

If your pet has received care from our team, we’d be grateful if you would consider leaving us a Google review.

Your feedback helps other pet owners feel confident when choosing a veterinary team, and it lets our team know what we’re doing well!

Thank you for trusting us with your pets and for supporting our locally owned hospital. ❤️

Post a review to our profile on Google

06/11/2026

🏡 Proud to be your independently owned veterinary clinic in Austin, Texas 🏡

We’re not corporate-owned or backed by private equity—we’re veterinarian-owned, woman-owned, and built right here in the community we serve!

That means the decisions we make are guided by one thing: what’s best for our patients, our clients, and our teams. No outside investors. No corporate quotas. Just real medicine, real relationships, and real care.

We’re your neighbors. We shop at the same stores, walk the same trails, and raise our families alongside yours. And our culture reflects the city we love—compassionate, creative, collaborative, and unmistakably Austin.

Because to us, veterinary care isn’t a business model. It’s a community commitment. ❤️🐾

Thank you for trusting us with your pets.

06/09/2026

Today, we pause to remember the pets who left paw prints on our hearts and changed our lives forever.

Whether they were with us for years or only a short time, the love, loyalty, and joy they gave us remain part of our stories. Their favorite spots on the couch, the sounds of their footsteps, and the memories we shared continue to bring comfort long after they're gone.

On this Pet Memorial Day, we honor the cherished companions we miss and celebrate the special bond that never truly fades.

❤️ If you'd like, share a photo or memory of a beloved pet in the comments. We'd be honored to remember them with you.

🐾🌈

06/08/2026

⚠️ New World Screwworm: What Pet Owners Need to Know ⚠️

New World Screwworm (NWS) is a parasitic fly whose larvae (maggots) feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, including pets. Female flies lay eggs in wounds or body openings, and once the eggs hatch, the larvae can cause severe, painful tissue damage that worsens quickly.

🐾 Signs to watch for:
• Maggots visible in a wound, ears, nose, eyes, mouth, or other body openings
• Wounds that rapidly worsen
• Foul odor from a wound
• Bleeding or discharge from an affected area

The best protection is prevention. We strongly recommend keeping all dogs and cats on monthly parasite prevention products that are FDA-approved to treat New World Screwworm:

✔️ Credelio Quattro® (dogs)
✔️Credelio® (dogs and cats)
✔️ NexGard® (dogs)
✔️ NexGard Combo® (cats)

If you notice maggots on your pet or have concerns about a wound that isn't healing normally, contact your veterinarian immediately. New World Screwworm infestations require prompt veterinary attention.

Have questions about which parasite prevention is right for your pet? Give us a call—we're happy to help keep your pets protected!

06/08/2026

☀️🌡️ Austin Heat Can Be Dangerous for Pets 🌡️☀️

With summer temperatures regularly reaching the upper 90s and 100s, pets can develop heat stroke much faster than many owners realize.

Watch for signs of overheating:
🐾 Excessive panting
🐾 Drooling
🐾 Weakness or lethargy
🐾 Vomiting
🐾 Collapse

Help keep your pet safe:
💧 Provide plenty of fresh water and shade
🌅 Walk during cooler morning or evening hours
🐾 Check pavement before walks—it can burn paw pads
🏠 Bring pets inside during peak heat
🚗 Never leave a pet in a parked car

If you think your pet may be suffering from heat stroke, seek veterinary care immediately. Quick action can save their life.

Stay safe and stay cool, Austin! ❤️🐶🐱

06/06/2026

🐾🎉 Let's Play a Game! 🎉🐾

Can you spell your pet's name using ONLY emojis? 🤔🐶🐱

We'll start:

🍯 🐝 = Honey Bee
or
🏀🐘🍋🍋😇= Bella

Now it's your turn! Drop your pet's emoji name in the comments and see if everyone can guess it. 👇

Bonus points if it's extra creative! 🐾✨

Ready... set... emoji! 🎉