Client resources

Payment options

Payment is due at the time of service. We do not bill.

We accept:

• Cash
• Visa
• Mastercard
• Discover
• American Express
• Apple Pay
• Samsung Pay
• CareCredit
• Scratchpay

We do not accept checks. CareCredit can be used by the cardholder with a valid ID.

Pay over time

CareCredit A health care credit card you can use at FM 1488. Apply online before your visit. Apply for CareCredit → Scratchpay Payment plans for veterinary bills. See your options online. Apply with Scratchpay →

Pharmacy and refills

• Online pharmacy, home deliveryOrder prescriptions and have them shipped to you.
• PetPortalAppointments, pet records and local medication pick-up for existing clients.
• Purina Pro Plan Vet DirectHome delivery of Purina diets. Use our Clinic ID: 3PHDZ.
• Zoetis Petcare RewardsManufacturer rebates on ProHeart, Simparica, Simparica TRIO, Apoquel, Revolution Plus and Convenia.

Nutrition

Feeding cats

Feeding cats is different from feeding dogs. Cats cannot metabolize carbohydrates well, so dry food often leads to obesity and raises the risk of diabetes.

• catinfo.org
• The Savvy Cat Owner's Guide from WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association)
• Feeding Cats from Veterinary Partner, powered by VIN

Feeding dogs

Choosing a dog food can be daunting, with hundreds of choices on the market. We typically recommend the Purina Pro Plan line, though there are several good options.

• The Savvy Dog Owner's Guide from WSAVA

Reading a pet food label

Ingredient lists can be confusing and misleading, and a label rarely tells you the overall quality of the food.

• Selecting a Pet Food from WSAVA

Grain-free diets

We discourage grain-free diets for dogs. Research shows a potential link between these diets and non-hereditary dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), and it shows no nutritional advantage to going grain free.

• Questions and Answers: FDA's work on potential causes of non-hereditary DCM in dogs
• Petfoodology from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Home cooking

You can prepare your pet's meals at home, and the best results come from a sound nutritional plan. Pets need a diet balanced in protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals, and cats and dogs need different amounts.

• Balance.it
• Fostering Pet Nutrition

Check your pet's body condition at home

Cats

Dogs

Tips for anxious pets

Cats

Cats that get uneasy on the way to the clinic travel best in a soft carrier. Look for one that:

• has no frame of any kind
• opens in more than one place, so we can reach your cat easily
• has mesh sides rather than solid fabric

Dogs

A muzzled dog is not necessarily a bad dog. A muzzle is a tool that keeps the dog and the people giving medical care safe. The Muzzle Up Project has education and training.

Helpful links

Emergency care

• BluePearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital(832) 616-5000
• Animal Hospital and Emergency Clinic of Conroe
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
• Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists

Pet healthcare sites

• American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
• Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)
• American Heartworm Society
• CatInfo.orgFeline nutrition basics
• Veterinary Oral Health Council
• Pet HealthZonePowered by Nationwide Insurance

Travel and transport

• AirVets Pet Relocation
• Veterinary Information Network
• Animal Land Pet Movers
• AE Pets International

Boarding and grooming

• Southern Paws of Texas
• Forest Shadows Pet Resort
• Jenny Sue's Pet Grooming

Found wildlife

• Friends of Texas Wildlife

Pet health library

Our client education library from LifeLearn has articles on common pet health topics.

Open the pet health library