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Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital

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Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital

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San Antonio veterinary clinic for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles & exotic pets. It has existed for over 35 years.

Ten West Veterinary Hospital is a multifaceted hospital, catering to cats, dogs, reptiles, pocket pets, ferrets, and birds. Medical services offered at Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital include wellness care, internal medicine, advanced diagnostics, surgical services, and pet dental care. In addition, we offer a full-service pharmacy, in-house laboratory services, dietary counseling, behavioral guidance, boarding, grooming, and microchip identification services. Its original location was across the freeway, located on the property that is now occupied by Haverty’s Furniture. At that time, it was a rural practice seeing both large and small animals. In fact, when Dr. Powers bought the practice in 1997, there were still a few large animal surgical instruments around. As the city began to grow, the horse and cattle patients disappeared and Ten West started to cater to our dog and cat patients. The previous owner decided to sell the land and practice separately. Dr. Powers bought the practice and began construction of our current Ten West hospital building. We moved into the new facility in 1998, adding the word bird into our name to allow our clients to know that we do more than dogs and cats: We became Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital.

11/11/2026

Did you know that rabbits, guinea pigs, and some other small mammals have teeth that grow continuously? 🐰
Their dental health depends on species-appropriate nutrition, including the right types of fibrous foods and regular veterinary care.

Watch for changes such as:

- Drooling or a wet chin
- Eating less or refusing favorite foods
- Smaller or fewer droppings
- Difficulty chewing or unexplained weight loss

These signs can indicate dental disease or another medical problem and deserve prompt veterinary attention.

If your pocket pet isn't eating normally, don't wait for the problem to resolve on its own. Contact us right away!

11/09/2026

Does your bird's diet consist mostly of seeds? It may be time to take a closer look. 🦜

Birds have different nutritional needs depending on their species, age, health, and lifestyle. For many companion birds, a balanced diet may involve appropriately formulated pellets, suitable fresh produce, and carefully selected treats, not seeds alone.

Nutrition is just one piece of the puzzle. Foraging opportunities, feeding routines, and other aspects of husbandry also contribute to overall well-being.

Because there isn't one ideal diet for every bird, consult your avian veterinarian before making major changes to your feathered friend's food.

11/05/2026

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, good food, and spending time with the ones we love, including our pets! 🦃 But some holiday traditions can create unexpected risks for animals.

Keep these precautions in mind:

- Dogs and cats: Avoid fatty food scraps, cooked bones, chocolate, onions, and foods containing other unsafe ingredients.
- Birds: Keep them away from cooking fumes, smoke, and overheated nonstick cookware.
- Small mammals and exotic pets: Maintain their normal feeding schedules and safe environments, even when your household gets busier.

Never leave food unattended where curious pets can reach it, and give your animals a quiet, secure space away from kitchen activity.

A little preparation can help everyone enjoy a safer holiday!

11/03/2026

Have you noticed your pet making more trips to the water bowl lately? 💧

Increased thirst and urination can be signs of diabetes or other medical conditions. You might also notice weight loss, cloudy eyes, or changes in your pet’s coat or energy levels.

These changes don't always have an obvious explanation, which is why tracking them and sharing what you've noticed with your veterinarian matters.

If your pet's drinking habits have changed, schedule an evaluation with our team. Early investigation can help identify what's going on and guide the next steps.

10/29/2026

At Ten West, our patients come in all shapes, sizes, and species. 🐶🐱🦜🐰🦎

Dogs? Absolutely. Cats? Of course. Birds? Yes! Reptiles? Yep. Pocket pets? Definitely.

We love caring for the many different species that make San Antonio families complete.

Tell us below: what species is part of your family? 👇

10/27/2026

Why is your pet suddenly hiding? Barking more? Avoiding certain situations? Acting differently?

Behavior can be influenced by many things, including pain, fear, environment, learning, and underlying medical conditions.

That’s why a good behavior plan starts with context.
What happens? When does it happen? Where does it happen? What changed?

Understanding the bigger picture helps your veterinary team determine what may be contributing to the behavior and what steps could help.

10/21/2026

Therapeutic laser therapy uses targeted light as part of customized treatment plans for certain conditions.

Depending on the diagnosis, laser therapy may be used to support comfort, reduce swelling, or promote wound healing.

Every treatment plan is individualized based on what your pet needs, and laser therapy may be one piece of that bigger picture.

10/19/2026

A microchip is only helpful if the identification information connected to it is active and up to date.

That’s why Ten West pre-registers microchips for dogs, cats, birds, and pocket pets, so your pet’s identification record is active when they leave the hospital.

Microchips aren’t GPS, but they can provide an important way to identify your pet if they ever become lost.

A little preparation today can make a big difference tomorrow. ❤️

10/15/2026

We know busy schedules can make it difficult to fit everything into your day, including your pet’s dental care.

Ten West offers same-day drop-off dental appointments, making it easier to coordinate professional cleaning, polishing, dental imaging, and treatment when needed.

Because taking care of your pet’s teeth shouldn’t have to completely disrupt your schedule. 🦷🐾

10/13/2026

Constant itching, irritated skin, or recurring ear problems can be frustrating for both pets and their people.

When allergies are suspected, testing can help provide additional information about potential triggers and guide a more customized treatment approach.

For some patients, blood testing may help determine whether desensitization drops could be part of their long-term allergy management plan.

The goal isn’t simply to quiet the itch, it’s to better understand what may be contributing to it.

Address

12727 Mountain Air
San Antonio, TX
78249

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
Saturday	7am - 12pm

Telephone

+12106961700

Website

http://www.tenwestvet.com/

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