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💍🙏🏻| 🩺 🐾Co-owner/Veterinarian @bellaterraanimal 🐶🐱🌈🐾
Dog mom 🐶📚Book & 🌊beach seeker, passport traveler 🌏

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I finished my Senior Pet Medicine certification today 🤍

Senior pets have always been my heart, and this just allows me to care for them—and all of you who love them—even better. From keeping them comfortable and mobile to guiding families through end-of-life care, this is the work that means the most to me.

I’m really grateful for this next step in my career and the ability to support your pets through every stage of life. by @dogtorpuksta

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Merry Christmas from the Puksta family! 🐾💜🐶🐶🐶 by @dogtorpuksta

🎃👻 Who you gonna call?
Boo Barkers! 🐶💀
Sofia, Finn and Paisley are haunting Bella Terra Animal Hospital with cuteness overload today!
Wishing all our favorite ghouls, goblins, and good boys and girls a safe and spooky Halloween! 🎃🕸️ by @dogtorpuksta

📸🐾 World Pet Memorial Day 🐾🪽

Today, I pause to remember and honor the soul who made every day brighter—
Bella Puksta
🕊️ October 29, 2010 – February 8, 2021

She wasn’t just a dog—she was my heartbeat, my shadow, and my sanctuary. Her silly snorts, soulful eyes, and unconditional love carried me through life’s ups and downs. She went everywhere with me and turned out to be the best travel buddy. Bella made ordinary moments unforgettable.

Though she’s no longer by my side, her pawprints are forever on my heart. 💗

If you’ve loved and lost a pet, I see you. Our grief is a reflection of how deeply we loved—and were loved in return.

#worldpetmemorialday #worldpetmemorialday2025
#BellaPuksta
#ForeverInMyHeart #grief
#petlosshealing #petloss #griefandloss
#UntilWeMeetAgain
#LoveLivesOn
#BellaTerraFamily
#VeterinarianLife
#FrenchieLove by @dogtorpuksta

🌾 Just because you can’t see them… doesn’t mean they’re not there. 🐛

Here in South Texas, our warm, humid climate creates the perfect breeding ground for intestinal parasites like hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and Giardia. Dogs can pick them up just by sniffing, licking, or walking through contaminated soil or grass—yes, even in your own backyard.

That’s why we recommend:
🔬 Annual KeyScreen fecal testing to detect hidden parasites
💊 Monthly broad-spectrum dewormers to protect your pup year-round

These parasites aren’t just gross—they can also cause weight loss, diarrhea, anemia, and in some cases, are transmissible to humans. Yikes.

Keep your dog safe and your family protected. Call us to schedule your pet’s fecal test or talk prevention: 346-515-5551 🐾

#bellaterrapets #parasiteprevention #southtexasdogs #dogmomlife #fecaltesting #vetmedicine #yearroundprevention #doghealth #happyhealthypets #vetmom #antech #keyscreen #worms #poop by @dogtorpuksta

🌡️ Hot Dog Summer, Texas Style 🐾☀️
This isn’t just a hot girl summer—it’s a hot dog summer too! 🔥🐶

When the temps soar in Texas, our furry friends feel the heat faster than we do. Dogs don’t sweat like humans—they rely on panting and a few sweat glands in their paws to stay cool. So while this pup’s living the poolside dream 🏖️, here are a few ways to help your dog beat the heat:

✅ Provide shade and lots of fresh water
✅ Limit walks to early morning or evening
✅ Avoid hot pavement (if you can’t stand barefoot, neither can they!)
✅ Never leave your dog in a parked car—even for “just a minute”

Heatstroke can happen fast—and it’s an emergency.
If your pup is drooling excessively, lethargic, or panting hard after being in the heat, call us immediately.

📞 346-515-5551
📍 Bella Terra Animal Hospital
🐾 Female-owned | Fear-Free Vibes | Texas Proud

#HotDogSummer #TexasDogs #PetHeatSafety #VetApproved #BellaTerraPets #DogDaysOfSummer #RichmondTXPets #fearfreeveterinarycare #cevacalmclinic #cevacalm by @dogtorpuksta

TRIPLE DIGITS THIS WEEK: PROTECT YOUR PETS FROM HEAT STROKE!

Houston is heating up, and so is the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in pets. As temps hit the triple digits, here’s what you need to know:

Signs of Heat Stroke in Pets:
• Excessive panting or drooling
• Bright red or pale gums
• Weakness, lethargy, or collapse
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Confusion or seizures

How to Keep Your Pet Safe:
• Walk early or late—never on hot pavement
• Always provide fresh, cool water
• Never leave pets in a parked car—even for a minute
• Provide shade or AC access during the day
• Keep brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds and senior pets indoors in AC

If your pet is overheating:
Wet them down with cool (not cold!) water and call us ASAP. Heat stroke is an emergency.

Let’s keep your pets safe, cool, and healthy through this heat wave.
Call us if you have any questions or concerns—we’re here to help.

— The Bella Terra Animal Hospital team
#houstonheat #petsafety #heatstrokeawareness #bellaterrapets #richmondtx #vetsnearme #bestvets #houston #weather #houstonweather by @dogtorpuksta

Please vote for Sofia! What a fun surprise that we did the last time we were over at the property. Vote at link in bio….or https://www.wishpond.com/lp/2818734/entries/207646313. Everyone can vote every 24 hours! Thank you! by @dogtorpuksta

My little Valentines….triple trouble! #valentines #myvalentines #pittymom #petdentalmonth #february #btah #frenchielove #veterinarylife #figsscrubs #rayban by @dogtorpuksta

My little couch buddy, outdoor patio on New Year’s Eve watching @lsufootball and reflecting on 2024! #nye #grinch #outdoorpatio #winterintexas #countingourblessings #crazymess #bigyearahead by @dogtorpuksta

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