Columbus Animal Clinic, PLLC

06/05/2026

Our very good friend, Dr. Shawn Gilmore, shared some valuable information about the New Screwworm and herd managment. Thank you Karnes City Veterinary Hospital for sharing this information!

06/05/2026

On June 3, 2026, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County, Texas. The best thing that livestock producers and animal owners can do to prevent infestation is to put eyes on their animals as often as possible, remain vigilant by implementing enhanced management practices to avoid creating wounds, and promptly report suspicious wounds.

Find real-time updates here: https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSCurrentStatus
Find Texas-specific resources here: https://bit.ly/TAHC-NWS

06/04/2026

Y'all have been asking and we can finally say, YES! We now carry the flea/tick injection that last for 12 months! Call us is you have any questions or concerns or would like to schedule your dog to get their first injection!

This is for DOGS only.

05/22/2026

We will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend!

05/15/2026

UPDATE - they appear to be working again. For now!

Technology is not on our side this week. Our phones are down again this morning. Please contact us via text (979)732-5758 or email ([email protected]) if you need to contact us. We apologize for the inconvenience. Our receptionist will be monitoring the texting and email constantly to ensure quick response.

Send a message to learn more

05/14/2026

Our phones are currently down. We are waiting for them to get fixed. If you need us please text or email us. Text (979)732-5758 or email at [email protected]. We apologize for the inconvenience.

05/06/2026

Today we said goodbye to our beloved (and sometimes spicy) clinic cat, Mali.

Mali came to Columbus Animal Clinic during Dr. Baron's time, but she quickly made herself right at home in all of our hearts. She had two very distinict sides: she could be the sweetest girl, soaking up cuddles in any open cubby or abandoned jacket... or the spiciest, letting you know exactly when she'd had enough.

She kept us on our toes- stealing food if it was left unattended and hiding in cabinets just to give us a good scare when we couldn't find her. Even as she mellowed with age, she never lost her voice, loudly protesting as if being held was the greatest injustice (even when she secretly loved it).

Mali was more than just our clinic cat- she was a steady, comforting presence during the hard days, and a little spark of personality made every day brighter.

We're going to miss her so much.

Until we see you again, Mali. We love you!

04/27/2026

UPDATE - Due to a large amount of calls - Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested and we can call you back as soon as we are available.

✨ Exciting News for Our Community! STARTING MAY 1st!! ✨

We’re happy to share that the Texas DSHS has launched a Spay & Neuter Assistance Program, and we’ve been approved for funding through August 2027 OR until funding runs out!

🐾 What this means for you:

Eligible clients can receive a FREE spay or neuter surgery for their pets. This program covers:

✔️ Surgery

✔️ Sedation

✔️ 24-hour pain injection

Please note: This funding does not cover vaccines, take-home pain medications, e-collars, flea prevention, or other additional services. Also, PUPS vouchers cannot be applied toward these surgeries.

📋 How it will work:

• Current clients will be served first come, first served

• A waitlist will be available for non-clients

• Priority will go to Colorado County residents, followed by surrounding areas

🐱 Bonus for cat owners:

All cats in the program will receive a FREE FeLV/FIV/Heartworm test

Funding is limited, so we encourage you to reach out soon to get on the schedule!

📞 Contact us today at [email protected] to learn more or to sign up.

04/20/2026

If you receive a messaging asking to order a t-shirt from us, PLEASE don't click the link. Someone is sending out spam messages with our information. Please report these post so they can be marked as spam.

04/09/2026

Do you want convenient text reminders for your pet's health care? Text JOIN to 36218 from the phone number you have on file with us, OR log into your pet portal to opt in!

Don't want post card reminders anymore? You can text us at (979)732-5758 and we can remove you from getting post card reminders and you will only receive text (if opt-in)/email reminders! You can also opt-out of post card reminders on your patient portal!

Don't have the website for our patient portal? You can find it at https://account.greatpetcare.com/?cvetId=C0067254&destination=portal&utm_medium=vets&utm_source=all-practices&utm_campaign=Vets-Portal-Announcement&utm_term=web&fbclid=IwY2xjawRB9GJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0aXd2UFoyb2NnTE9BTzlXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHljIMs_6AsvVbv0F3Fs_iFntZVinp5TKjleLGApz51DippMsFluXg-WE_eVS_aem_jwYGuM1xFaL66ZGalheVzA