FAQs - Pet Health Resources

New World screwworm is back on Texans’ radar after animal health officials confirmed a case in South Texas in early June 2026. While the largest risk for this parasite is generally in cattle and other livestock, New World Screwworm can also affect dogs, cats, people, and other warm-blooded animals. For pet families it’s important to: check wounds promptly, keep your pet on flea and tick prevention medication, know the warning signs, and contact a veterinarian quickly if something looks wrong.

Emancipet’s Pet Wellness Day Event in Houston is around the corner, and so is the opportunity to administer microchips to hundreds of pets. Before you pull up for this drive-thru event, here’s everything you need to know about microchips.

A long, healthy life starts at the heart for our most trusted companions! We’re kicking off National Heartworm Awareness Month with key takeaways about heartworms–Everything from where it comes from, how it’s prevented, and how to treat it.

What exactly do these vaccines do? How soon can you get your pet vaccinated? Ahead of our Pet Wellness Day Event in Houston–where we’ll be administering free vaccines and microchipping services to over 300 pet families–we’re breaking down everything you want to know about vaccines.

Emancipet’s veterinarians have put together some tips for holiday safety surrounding food, decorations, and cooler weather. Follow these tips to celebrate safely with your pets!

Pet food marketing loves buzzwords like “natural,” “whole-prey,” and “raw”—but not all trends are backed by science.

Summer is a season of sunshine, outdoor fun, and quality time with our pets —but it also brings unique challenges for both dogs and cats. From pesky parasites to overheating risks, a little preparation can go a long way in keeping your pets happy and healthy all summer long. Here are the top things to watch out for this summer—and how Emancipet is here to help.

It’s Itchy Pet Awareness Month – to highlight this we’re sharing some tips from Emancipet’s Chief Medical Team on what to watch for when it comes to your dog or cat’s skin and ears.  If your pet is constantly scratching, licking, or shaking their head, it could be more than just a passing itch. Skin and ear issues are some of the most common problems veterinarians see, and they can cause serious discomfort for your dog or cat if not treated early.

Our greatest wish is for our companions to live long, happy, and healthy lives. One of the most significant threats to our dog’s well-being is heartworm disease, a serious and potentially fatal condition. Heartworm disease, transmitted through mosquito bites, can cause severe lung disease, heart failure, and organ damage if left untreated. 

With winter in full swing, it’s not just the cold we need to protect ourselves from—it’s also virus season. One virus making headlines recently is the H5N1 virus, also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or bird flu.