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(512) 327-8300Call Visit WebsiteVisit Website Map & DirectionsDirections4201 Westbank Dr Ste CAustin, TX 78746 Write a ReviewWrite Review

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Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat:	8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Places Near Austin with Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals

Barton Creek (5 miles)
Cedar Valley (15 miles)

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Phone: (512) 328-6208

Primary Phone: (512) 327-8308

Phone: (512) 327-8308

Phone: (512) 350-2064

Fax: (512) 328-6208

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Dentists.

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Location

Creek Animal Clinic

Neighborhoods

Westlake Crossroads, West Lake Hills

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Emergency Room

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http://www.bartoncreekanimalclinic.com

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Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals, Animal Health Products, Pet Services, Pet Specialty Services, Veterinarian Emergency Services, Veterinarians, Veterinary Specialty Services

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03/13/2015

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I had an issue that was resolved because Dr. Van Winkle called me back to explain a concern. She gets kudos for prescribing medicated shampoo for my dog's skin allergies and for identifying a problem tooth that needs further attention.

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Phone: (512) 327-8300

Address: 4201 Westbank Dr Ste C, Austin, TX 78746

Website: http://www.bartoncreekanimalclinic.com

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Barton Creek Animal Clinic

Preventive Care

Dental Care
Barton Creek Animal Clinic (BCAC) is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care.
Vaccination
For the safety of all animals in our care, we prefer that all vaccinations be up to date or have current proof of titer status for core vaccines.
Behavioral Counseling
Your new puppy is in a stage of life where you can help make your future together more pleasant and prevent issues. The early upbringing you give your family member will affect your relationship later (think children!). It is your chance to mold the behavior into an easy to care for adult dog. As the saying goes an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Let’s substitute “cure” for training or behavior modification!
Nutritional Counseling
BCAC will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.
Comprehensive Examination
Ecause of the shorter lifespans of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
BCAC can design a heartworm or flea/tick control program for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.
Pain Management
Anything that causes pain in people can be expected to cause pain in animals. Pets may not show the same signs of pain as people do; they usually don't whine or cry, but you can be sure they feel it. Pain medications needed will depend on the surgery performed. Major procedures require more pain relief than minor procedures.
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment

Infection Treatment

Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
5. Ears. The ears of your pet may have no issues their entire life or may become a bain to deal with. Frequently dogs with allergies develop very waxy ears which make yeast and bacterial infections more likely. I like to say, “Ear” before looking in the ear with the otoscope. I suggest you do the same before cleaning the ears with an appropriate ear cleaner (never Hydrogen Peroxide) or gently swabbing out the external canal. Again your veterinarian can help you learn some basic techniques to clean out after swimming or bathing to prevent infections.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Diabetes Treatment
Sometimes a patient, usually a middle age or older one will get diarrhea secondary to a metabolic disease like diabetes mellitus, or from liver disease or cancer. This is why the signalment is important, and the general history, and knowing the diet and if any recent changes and if on any medicine and which heartworm pills the dog is on, or if a cat if on any flea meds. Give us more information so we can help you decide if you need to be seen or not.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
The bacteria in the mouth cause the plaque on the teeth to become mineralized. As the tartar worsens and goes under the gum line the tooth will slowly loose its attachment to the bone. This loss of the periodontal ligament is known as a“pocket”. As the pocket worsens from the subgingival (under the gum) infection it will cause the tooth to loosen and may even reach the root area and cause a root abscess. Patients with bad dental disease will have halitosis from the periodontal disease and high bacterial population in the mouth. Giving the patient antibiotics for the teeth will also help the breath. Severe halitosis can be a sign of an abscessed tooth. This is why brushing with antibacterial toothpaste made for your pet is so important. You can use a soft bristle brush and just focus on the outside of teeth along the gum line. It also helps to chew rawhide and other dental treats. There are also dog foods that are made to help prevent tartar build up. Ask your veterinarian what they recommend.

Wound and Fracture Care
Poisoning Treatment
Diarrhea can be caused by everything and by nothing. By that I mean a patient can get diarrhea for no apparent reason, or it can be from very specific reasons. Many times the patient ate something they should not have. We call this garbage gut. If we don’t know it ate something but we suspect it, we will likely assume the pet “got into something”. Often whatever the patient ate favors the “bad” bacteria, such as the Clostridium which can form spores. The capsule of the spores has toxins that affect the GI tract. An example would be the toxin made by Clostridium botulinum, known by many as “Botox”.If we suspect bacterial overgrowth we are likely to use amoxicillin or metronidazole to help correct the bacterial imbalance. There are also herbs that can help and dietary manipulation can help. Activated charcoal capsules can be beneficial in the case of food poisoning or bacterial overgrowth with toxins.

Dental Surgery
Barton Creek Animal Clinic dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery. Shop our online pharmacy.
Veterinary Surgery
Barton Creek Animal Clinic can perform a wide variety of surgical procedures in our surgery suite. For specialty surgeries we call in a mobile boarded surgical specialist or can refer you to a surgical specialty hospital.
Declawing
Spaying and Neutering
Veterinary Euthanasia

Laboratory Services
Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
X-Ray
Dental Radiology
Since taking over Barton Creek Animal Clinic, Dr. Unflat has added digital radiology and digital dental radiology. We provide high level veterinary care in treating every patient as we would our own.
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General Pet Care

Dog Training
6. Train your dog. Get a good book on dog training and READ it! Use a recommended trainer if you are not a DIY person! Don’t rely on advice from the internet which may not have been vetted. It is sad to see good intentioned people ruin their dogs with inappropriate or no training. Your veterinarian will have recommended trainers and books. We like to recommend Dr. Kenneth Martin’s book, “Puppy Start Right”. Dr. Martin is based here in the ATX.

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