Please call or text our team to confirm current appointment availability. We would be happy to answer your questions and help you get started with Hometown Pet Vet.

You can request an appointment through the website, call Hometown Pet Vet at (972) 526-0006, or text us at 833-752-0995.

Please bring any previous medical records, vaccine history, current medications, and information about your pet's health or behavior. If available, adoption, rescue, or breeder paperwork can also be helpful.

Yes. Sending records ahead of time helps our team review your pet's history before the visit. If you are not sure how to send them, call or text us and we will help.

Dogs should arrive on a leash, and cats should arrive in a secure carrier. If your pet is nervous, reactive, or has had a stressful experience at the vet before, please let us know so we can help make the visit as comfortable as possible.

Yes. You can text Hometown Pet Vet at 833-752-0995. Texting is a helpful option for non-emergency questions, appointment requests, and general communication during regular business hours.

Yes. Hometown Pet Vet provides veterinary care for dogs and cats, from routine wellness visits to health concerns that need closer attention.

We offer wellness and preventive care, pet surgery, dental care, diagnostics and imaging, hospitalization and urgent care support during regular business hours, and pharmacy options.

Most pets benefit from a wellness exam at least once a year. Puppies, kittens, senior pets, and pets with ongoing health concerns may need to be seen more often. During your visit, our team can help recommend a schedule that fits your pet's needs.

Wellness visits help us get to know your pet, monitor changes over time, and catch small concerns before they become bigger problems. Pets can hide signs of illness, so routine exams are an important part of keeping them healthy.

During a wellness exam, we check your pet from nose to tail, review their health history, discuss any changes you have noticed, and talk through vaccines, parasite prevention, nutrition, behavior, dental care, and other care needs.

Vaccine recommendations can vary based on your pet's age, health, lifestyle, and risk of exposure. We will review your pet's history and recommend a vaccine plan that fits their needs.

Yes. We can help protect your pet from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites. Our team will recommend prevention based on your pet's age, weight, lifestyle, and health history.

We recommend scheduling your puppy or kitten's first visit soon after bringing them home. This gives our team a chance to check their overall health, review any previous vaccine or medical records, talk through nutrition and parasite prevention, and answer your early questions.

Puppies and kittens usually need several visits during their first months of life so we can complete their vaccine series, monitor growth, check for parasites, and make sure they are developing well. Our team will help you understand the schedule that is right for your pet.

Growing pets have different nutritional needs than adult pets. We can help you choose a diet that supports healthy growth and fits your pet's size, breed, age, and individual needs.

Spay and neuter timing can depend on your pet's age, breed, size, health, and lifestyle. We will discuss the best timing for your puppy or kitten and help you understand what to expect before and after the procedure.

Please contact us if your puppy or kitten is not eating, seems very tired, has vomiting or diarrhea, is coughing or sneezing frequently, has trouble breathing, has pale gums, or just does not seem like themselves. Young pets can change quickly, so it is always okay to call or text us with concerns.

The age when a pet is considered senior can vary based on species, breed, size, and overall health. Many cats and small dogs may not show senior changes until later in life, while large-breed dogs may age more quickly. Our team can help you understand when senior-focused care makes sense for your pet.

Many senior pets benefit from wellness visits at least once a year, and some may need to be seen more often depending on their health, medications, or ongoing conditions.

Watch for changes in appetite, weight, thirst, urination, mobility, behavior, sleep, vision, hearing, dental health, and overall energy. If your pet seems different or not like themselves, it is a good idea to contact us.

Sometimes pets slow down with age, but stiffness, limping, reluctance to jump, trouble with stairs, or difficulty getting comfortable may be signs of pain or arthritis. There may be ways to help your pet feel more comfortable.

Lab work can help us find health changes that may not be obvious during a physical exam. It can provide helpful information about organ function, blood sugar, thyroid levels, hydration, infection signs, and other health concerns.

Yes. These conversations can be emotional, and you do not have to navigate them alone. We can help you evaluate your pet's comfort, daily habits, appetite, mobility, and overall quality of life with compassion and honesty.

Hometown Pet Vet provides surgical care for pets during regular business hours. The specific procedures available may vary based on your pet's needs, health, and the type of surgery recommended. Our team will walk you through what to expect before scheduling.

Before surgery, we may recommend an exam and pre-anesthetic testing to better understand your pet's overall health. This helps us plan appropriately and make careful decisions for your pet's safety.

Yes. Your pet's comfort and safety are important to us. We monitor pets closely during surgical procedures and recovery, and our team will explain what to expect before and after surgery.

After surgery, we will provide detailed home-care instructions, including information about activity restriction, medications, incision care, feeding, and signs to watch for during recovery.

If you notice swelling, bleeding, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, trouble breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, or anything that concerns you after surgery, please contact our team right away. If it is after hours and urgent, seek emergency veterinary care.

Dental health is an important part of your pet's overall well-being. Plaque, tartar, gum disease, and oral discomfort can affect eating, behavior, and quality of life. Routine dental care helps us identify and address concerns before they become more serious.

Common signs include bad breath, red or swollen gums, tartar buildup, drooling, pawing at the mouth, chewing on one side, dropping food, or not wanting to eat hard food. Some pets show very few signs, even when dental disease is present.

Bad breath can be a sign of dental disease or other oral health concerns. If your pet's breath has changed or seems unusually strong, it is a good idea to schedule an exam.

Your pet's teeth should be checked during routine wellness visits. Some pets may need dental evaluations or cleanings more often depending on age, breed, tartar buildup, gum health, and other factors.

Yes. Addressing dental disease and oral discomfort can make a big difference in a pet's comfort and quality of life. Our goal is to help your pet eat, chew, and feel better.

Diagnostic testing can help us better understand what is happening when your pet is sick, injured, or showing changes at home. Testing can provide important information that may not be visible during a physical exam alone.

Diagnostics may be recommended if your pet is not eating, vomiting, having diarrhea, coughing, limping, losing weight, drinking more water, acting tired, or simply not acting like themselves.

No. Diagnostic testing can also be helpful for wellness screening, senior pet care, pre-surgical evaluation, and monitoring ongoing health conditions.

Yes. We believe pet owners should feel informed, not overwhelmed. Our team will explain the results, what they may mean for your pet, and the next steps we recommend.

Timing depends on the type of test being performed. Some results may be available quickly, while others may take longer. Our team will let you know what to expect.

Hometown Pet Vet provides urgent care support during regular business hours for pets who are sick, injured, not acting like themselves, or may need closer monitoring or treatment.

Please contact us if your pet is vomiting, having diarrhea, not eating, coughing, limping, painful, unusually tired, injured, or acting differently than normal. Our team can help determine whether your pet should be seen.

Urgent care is for concerns that need timely attention during regular business hours. Emergency care is for life-threatening situations or serious after-hours concerns that need immediate help from an emergency veterinary hospital.

If your pet is having trouble breathing, collapsing, bleeding heavily, having seizures, unable to stand, or experiencing another serious emergency, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.

During regular business hours, some pets may need hospitalization for closer monitoring, treatment, or extra support from our team. We will discuss your pet's needs and what level of care is appropriate.

Yes, please call or text us when possible. This helps our team understand what is happening and guide you on the best next step for your pet.

Yes. Hometown Pet Vet provides pharmacy options to help clients access approved medications, preventives, and prescription products recommended for their pets.

Yes. Our team can help you choose parasite prevention that fits your pet's lifestyle and health needs.

Some medications and prescription products require a current veterinarian-client-patient relationship and recent exam. Our team can let you know what is needed for your pet.

Yes. The website includes access to the Online Pharmacy and Pet Portal so clients can manage parts of their pet's care more easily.

The app is not required, but it can make it easier to request appointments, manage reminders, communicate with the clinic, and stay connected with your pet's care.

Hometown Pet Vet is located at:

1313 South State HWY 205
McLendon-Chisholm, TX 75032

You can call Hometown Pet Vet at (972) 526-0006 or text us at 833-752-0995.

Please call or text us. We can help you decide the best next step based on what is happening with your pet.