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Arthritis and Your Pet

June 17, 2013

The Aggie family lost a beloved member when Reveille VII, the retired mascot of Texas A&M University, died last week. Ever since her arrival in Aggieland, Reveille VII, a female American Collie, had been receiving the best care available at the Small Animal Hospital at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science (CVM).  Sta... (Read More)

What to Expect When Your Pet is Expecting

June 07, 2013

Many people see their pet as their own child, but what do you do when you find that your little one will soon be having children of their own? Knowing how to care for your pet during pregnancy and after childbirth is essential for any responsible pet owner. So how do you tell if your pet is expecting? "Some telltale signs to watch for in a pregnant dog is lethargy, no... (Read More)

When Disaster Strikes

May 24, 2013

When a disaster suddenly strikes it can be frightening for everyone, including your pet. The best thing you can do for you and your pet's safety is to be prepared, develop a plan for emergencies, and have it ready before the disaster strikes. Planning ahead is the key to keeping yourself and your pet safe before, during, and after a disaster. "Before a disaster, it is... (Read More)

Controlling Your Cat's Hairballs

May 10, 2013

Many pet owners love their feline friends, and will do whatever it takes to keep them relaxed and happy. This makes it especially alarming for pet-owners to witness their cat suffer from the discomforting symptoms that come with hairballs. Knowing how to prevent this common problem and how to treat it when it occurs is essential to keeping your cat healthy. "A hairbal... (Read More)

Understanding and Overcoming Your Pet's Fears

April 25, 2013

While many of us would like to believe our little puppy is fearless, the truth is that there are many things a pet will experience that may frighten it at first as it attempts to understand more. "Pets can be fearful of all types of things," says Dr. Mark Stickney, Clinical Associate Professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Scienc... (Read More)

The Itch That Keeps on Itching: Fleas and our Pets

April 12, 2013

Of all the joys spring offers us, one of the most troublesome things about this time of year is the increase of insects on our furry friends.  Of all these creepy pests, adult fleas cause the most problems for our pets. In order to become adults, fleas need warm weather, between 70 and 80 degrees, and around 70 to 80 percent relative humidity. "Those ideal condi... (Read More)