Dilworth Small Animal Hospital

05/30/2026

Houston was the definition of a perfect patient—sweet, calm, cooperative, and happy to soak up all the attention! Senior pets like Houston may slow down with age, but regular wellness exams help us stay ahead of problems and keep them feeling their best for as long as possible.♥️

As our pets get older, routine checkups become even more important for monitoring things like arthritis, dental health, organ function, and overall quality of life.🐾

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

May is Responsible Animal Guardian Month, a time to recognize the important role pet owners play in keeping their animals healthy, safe, and happy. Being a responsible animal guardian means more than providing food and water. It means making sure your pet receives proper medical care, exercise, trai...

05/11/2026

May is Pet Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to help pet owners learn the signs of arthritis and how to support pets living with joint pain. Arthritis is one of the most common health conditions seen in older dogs and cats, but many pet owners may not realize their pet is uncomfortable. Because pets...

05/11/2026

Duke came in for some meds to help with those itchy ears… but we’re pretty sure he stayed for the complimentary belly rubs and extra attention 🤭💙

At Dilworth, every patient gets plenty of love while we help them feel their best — because treatment plans work even better with cuddles included 🐾

05/08/2026

Dog Mom’s Day, celebrated on May 9, is the perfect time to recognize the love, care, and dedication that dog moms give every single day. From early morning walks to late-night cuddles, dog moms do so much to keep their pets happy and healthy. For many families, dogs are more than pets — they are...

05/06/2026

This week is Dog Anxiety Awareness Week, a time to learn how our dogs feel and how we can better support them. Just like people, dogs can experience anxiety. It can show up in different ways, and sometimes it’s easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for. Common signs of anxiety in dogs incl...

05/06/2026

Sweet Kitty has been the BEST patient while recovering from her spay with us 💕 We’re so thankful to her owners for trusting our team with her care!

Proper post-op care at home — like monitoring the incision, limiting activity, and keeping that cone on — plays such a big role in a smooth recovery, and Kitty is already doing amazing!

05/02/2026

Did you know millions of pets go missing every year, and many never make it back home? A collar tag can help, but tags can fall off or become hard to read. That’s why May is the perfect time to talk about microchipping your pet. A microchip is a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, plac...

05/01/2026

Please join us in wishing a very happy (belated!) birthday to Dr. Nelms, Dr. Parker, Haley, and Jacob! 🎉🎂

We’re so thankful for each of you and all the care, dedication, and positivity you bring to our team and patients every single day. Our clinic wouldn’t be the same without you—here’s to another amazing year ahead! 💙🐾