Over a year ago, our rescue cat, Yurt, started experiencing serious health issues, and with no known history, we were terrified we were going to lose him- especially when cancer became a real possibility. After being referred to Pet Specialists of Austin, their team ran extensive testing and ultimately diagnosed him with histoplasmosis, a semi rare and potentially fatal fungal infection.
What followed was a long, expensive, and emotional year of treatment, monitoring, and medication adjustments- but through it all, the team at Pet Specialists was incredible. They were thorough, compassionate, and genuinely invested in Yurt’s recovery. Today, I’m beyond grateful to say that Yurt has officially tested negative for histoplasmosis and is happier, healthier, and more playful than ever! (See before and after pics attached!) We still have a road of monitoring ahead of us, but it's so reassuring to know that I have an awesome team in mine and Yurt's corner.
A special thank you to the Internal Medicine team, to Dr. Hetrick for the clear communication and consistent follow-ups, Kelly for being Yurt’s biggest cheerleader (he says thank you for all the Churus), and Katie at the front desk for always handling everything with kindness and care. Thank you to everyone in between- every interaction we had with anyone in this office was always a positive one so thank you to the entire Pet Specialist team for being so amazing!
Pet Specialists of Austin truly saved my cat’s life. I cannot recommend them highly enough and will forever be grateful to this team for giving us more time with our sweet boy. 💙🐾
Side note: I also highly recommend that any pet owner consider getting pet insurance, if it’s financially feasible. What would have cost us nearly $7,000 this past year ended up being just around $1,300 out of pocket for my partner and me. You never know when unexpected health issues may arise, so it’s always best to be prepared- for both your wallet and your fur baby!
