Slaton Animal Hospital

02/27/2026

Friday Funny

02/25/2026

Specialty Support Through Collaboration at Slaton Animal Hospital

Slaton Animal Hospital is proud to offer expanded access to advanced veterinary expertise through collaboration with board-certified specialists — while keeping your pet’s care local and coordinated.

When cases require advanced diagnostics, complex surgery, or oncology guidance, we work directly with West Texas Veterinary Specialists (WTVS), a mobile specialty practice serving Slaton and the surrounding South Plains region.

This partnership allows specialty services to be integrated into your pet’s existing care plan without disrupting the trusted relationship you have with our team.

When Is Specialty Consultation Recommended?

Specialty collaboration may be considered for:

• Chronic or complicated internal medicine cases

• Advanced imaging or diagnostic interpretation

• Complex surgical procedures

• Cancer diagnosis or treatment planning

Rather than transferring care elsewhere, our hospital coordinates directly with the appropriate specialist and remains actively involved throughout the process.

Board-Certified Specialists We Collaborate With

Internal Medicine Consultation

Provided by Kirk Sears, DVM, DACVIM, supporting advanced diagnostic workups and long-term management of complex diseases.

Mobile Specialty Surgery

Provided by Angel Thompson, DVM, DACVS-SA, working alongside our team within our facility when appropriate.

Oncology Teleconsultation

Provided by Avenelle Turner, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), offering collaborative cancer case review and treatment planning guidance.

Local Care. Advanced Expertise.

Our goal is to expand access to specialty-level insight while preserving continuity of care, communication, and comfort for both pets and their families.

Slaton Animal Hospital remains your pet’s medical home — with additional specialty resources available when needed.

For more information about West Texas Veterinary Specialists and the collaborating specialists, please visit:

https://txvetspecialty.com/

02/24/2026

Did you know we had a state dog?

Official State Dog of Texas
The Blue Lacy

The Blue Lacy was adopted officially as the Texas state dog on June 18, 2005. The Blue Lacy is the only dog breed that originated in Texas and is named after brothers George, Ewin, Frank and Harry Lacy who settled in Texas in 1858. It is said that the family used greyhound, scenthound and coyote in creating the animal. The legislature said “Blue Lacys were a common fixture on ranches in the Southwest, where it was said that one such dog could do the work of five cowboys; intelligent, energetic, fast, eager to work, and easy to train and handle, Lacys herded cattle, hogs, and chickens, and also served as droving and hunting dogs.” The breed almost disappeared in the 70s but a recent effort has increased its numbers once again.

02/21/2026

Cats 😂

02/20/2026

Every pet deserves access to care 🐾📱🍒

We know pets are family, and every furry friend deserves the best care possible. With Cherry Payment Plans, pet owners can say "yes" to critical treatments without the upfront financial stress.

🐶 Finance up to $35,000
🐱 Spread payments up to 60 months
🐾 More care, less worry!

Because giving pets the best should always be an option. Pay with Cherry at your next appointment!
https://www.slatonanimalhospital.com/payment-plans

02/18/2026

SICK SEASON WOES
We are taking the song lyrics literally and getting "down with sickness." Seriously, it's like taking the phrase "sick as a dog," literally. That being said, we are going to close up shop early today due to our crew being skeleton at best. We are making arrangements for early releases for our surgery patients, and appointments have already been re-arranged. If you HAVE NOT heard from us, we will see you at your scheduled time! Thank you for understanding and we should be back to a more normal crew level tomorrow. 🤞806-728-7297

02/17/2026

This wind can guarantee 3 things:
😟 Lost pets. Check fences and make sure your pet is microchipped in case they get lost!!
🤧 Allergies gone wild. As if we don't see pets with allergies year round, the wind doesn't help! Investing in an air purifier, wiping paws after being outside, and routine bathing can, at least, make a small dent in allergy symptoms in our pets.
💩🤮 Parvo. My theory is the blowing dirt helps spread parvo and is one of the reasons we see it so much in our area! Keep those dogs current on vaccinations!
🌬 Stay safe out there!!
*this photo is from the Wikipedia page on haboobs. It was taken at Ransom Canyon!

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!! Drop your furry, scaly, and feathered Valentines in the comments. 😘😍
Remember, keep your dogs away from chocolate 🍫 and no lilies in the house if you have cats! 💐