Arden Animal Clinics

Arden Animal Clinics The staff at Arden Road Animal Clinic prides ourselves in the fact that we provide quality and cost

Arden Road Animal Clinic is owned and operated by Dr. Brian Stevens and Dr. Jeffrey Wheeler. We are located at 3402 Arden Road San Angelo, Texas 76904 and 7027 S HWY 277 San Angelo, Texas 76904

Our 5 doctor staff is here to service both Large and Small Animals & Emergencies. Please give us a call at (325) 949-6557 for any questions or concerns you may be having.

09/05/2026

Labor Day Holiday Hours

Saturday, September 5: OPEN 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Both locations are open today!

🌮🎉 ¡Fiesta Friday is here at Arden Animal Clinics! 🎉🌮Our furry friends are ready to fiesta—and they’re looking muy guapo...
09/04/2026

🌮🎉 ¡Fiesta Friday is here at Arden Animal Clinics! 🎉🌮

Our furry friends are ready to fiesta—and they’re looking muy guapo in their sombreros! 🐶🐱🎩❤️

Whether they’re tiny tacos, big burritos, or professional treat connoisseurs, every pet deserves a little extra fun!

🌮 Celebrate Fiesta Friday with Arden Animal Clinics! 🌮
Share a photo of your four-legged fiesta star in the comments! 📸🐾 We want to see those adorable faces and fiesta-ready looks!

And remember, keeping your pets happy, healthy, and party-ready is always our favorite tradition. 🩺🐕✨

Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend!
Please remember that Arden Animal Clinics will be closed Monday for Labor Day.

🚨 For any pet emergencies while we are closed, please contact Abilene Emergency Clinic. 🚨

We hope you and your furry family members have a fun, safe, and relaxing holiday weekend! ❤️🐾

¡Viva los pets! 🎉🌮🐾

❤️ Arden Animal Clinics
Where your pets are family!

09/04/2026

Labor Day Holiday Hours

Saturday, September 5: OPEN 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday, September 7: CLOSED
Tuesday, September 8: Normal business hours resume

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

09/04/2026

PUPPY VACCINE 101: Why do we vaccinate about every 3 weeks?

Those vaccine appointments aren't randomly spaced!

After vaccination, your puppy's immune system needs time to recognize the vaccine antigens and develop an immune response.

Meanwhile, the antibodies your puppy received from mom are gradually declining.

By vaccinating at approximately 3-week intervals, we're repeatedly giving the immune system an opportunity to respond as that maternal protection fades.

This is why staying on schedule matters.

Giving vaccines too close together doesn't make immunity develop faster.

Waiting too long between puppy visits can leave a larger window where your puppy may be susceptible to disease.

Following the recommended puppy vaccine series helps us build reliable protection during one of the most vulnerable periods of your dog's life.

Don't stop the series just because your puppy has already had one or two vaccines!

Next up: Why are we so serious about protecting puppies from parvovirus?

09/03/2026

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: This one can fool you!

Patient: 4-year-old neutered male dog

Owner’s History: Several days of decreased appetite, intermittent vomiting and diarrhea, and progressively worsening weakness. Today, he just “isn’t himself.”

Physical Exam: Quiet and dehydrated with weak pulses. Heart rate is lower than we would expect for a dehydrated, sick patient. No obvious foreign body or significant abdominal distention appreciated.

Recommended Diagnostics:
• CBC
• Chemistry & electrolytes
• Urinalysis
• Abdominal imaging

Results:
• Sodium: LOW
• Potassium: HIGH
• Na:K ratio decreased
• Mild azotemia
• Abdominal imaging does not identify an obstruction

The electrolyte results immediately change the direction of our workup.

WHAT’S YOUR DIAGNOSIS?

Veterinary friends, pet owners, and students—drop your answer below!

Cases like this demonstrate why vomiting and diarrhea aren't always “just an upset stomach.” In-house diagnostics at Arden Road and Arden South help our veterinarians investigate the bigger picture.

08/28/2026

George’s Origin Story - if you’ve been to Arden South, you’ve met our fat orange cat.

🌵🎉 Fiesta Friday is officially here! 🎉🌵We’re kicking off a new series at the clinic with a little extra flair, a whole l...
08/28/2026

🌵🎉 Fiesta Friday is officially here! 🎉🌵

We’re kicking off a new series at the clinic with a little extra flair, a whole lot of cuteness, and the tiniest sombrero around! 🐾🤠❤️

Our furry friends may not know it’s Fiesta Friday, but they certainly know how to steal the show! From sweet faces to festive moments, we’re sharing a few of our favorite snapshots from around the clinic.

✨ Consider this the first of many Fiesta Friday fun days! We can’t wait to keep the fiesta going and share more of our four-legged friends with you.

Happy Fiesta Friday from all of us at the clinic! 🌮🐾🎉

08/28/2026

PUPPY VACCINE 101: “Why does my puppy need another shot?”

It's one of the most common questions we get—and there's an important reason!

Newborn puppies receive antibodies from their mother that help protect them during their first weeks of life. The catch? Those maternal antibodies can also interfere with vaccines.

As puppies grow, maternal protection gradually disappears—but we can't predict the exact day it happens for each puppy.

That's why we vaccinate puppies in a series. Each vaccine gives their immune system another opportunity to recognize these viruses and develop its own protection as those maternal antibodies fade.

Our vaccine is specifically designed with a high antigenic mass and has demonstrated the ability to help overcome maternal antibody interference—but completing the entire puppy series is still extremely important.

A puppy isn't fully protected just because they've received their first shot.

Next up: Why do we recommend approximately 3 weeks between puppy vaccines?

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾Today we're celebrating the wagging tails, happy greetings, muddy paws, and unconditional lov...
08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Today we're celebrating the wagging tails, happy greetings, muddy paws, and unconditional love that make dogs such an important part of our families.

Whether they're a playful puppy, a loyal senior, a hardworking ranch dog, or your favorite couch companion, today is all about celebrating your best friend.

We want to see them!
Drop a picture of your dog in the comments and tell us:
🐾 Their name
🐾 Their breed (or best guess!)
🐾 One thing that makes them special

Our team can't wait to see all of San Angelo's adorable pups! Feel free to like and comment on each other's photos—we love seeing this community of pet lovers come together.

Thank you for trusting Arden Road Animal Clinic and Arden South Animal Clinic to care for your four-legged family members. Happy National Dog Day! ❤️

08/26/2026

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Can you solve this feline case?

Our patient is an 11-year-old neutered male cat.

Owner’s History: Normally a great eater, but over the last few days he has stopped eating, vomited several times, and has been hiding more than usual. His owner has also noticed gradual weight loss over the last few months.

Physical Exam: Quiet but responsive, approximately 7% dehydrated with mild cranial abdominal discomfort and noticeable weight loss.

🔬 Recommended Diagnostics:
• CBC & chemistry panel & In House T4
• Urinalysis
• Abdominal radiographs
• Abdominal ultrasound

Results:
• Elevated total bilirubin
• Elevated ALT and ALP
> T4 - within normal limits
• Mild electrolyte abnormalities
• Ultrasound reveals changes involving the liver and biliary system
• No gastrointestinal foreign body identified

🤔 WHAT’S YOUR DIAGNOSIS?

Comment your best guess below! ⬇️

This is why a cat that stops eating deserves our attention. At Arden Animal Clinics, we can combine laboratory testing, digital X-rays, and abdominal ultrasound to work through complicated feline internal medicine cases right here in San Angelo.

Address

3402 Arden Road
San Angelo, TX
76901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+3259496557

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