September 15, 2011
It's that time of the year again. Students have entered another
phase of their academic lives, and there is so much to take care of
at once- excelling in academics and sports, eating healthy and
staying stress-free. Many students live away from their homes
during college, and a pet can be a great companion when students
miss having their family around.
But a big... (Read More)
September 08, 2011
Strong bones, joints, ligaments, and
muscles are vital to healthy movement and a healthy lifestyle in
animals. Now, when these functions go awry in a pet due to
unhealthy habits or unfortunate circumstances, a pet's quality of
life can still be sustained due to the modern day procedures of
orthopedics in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Sharon Kerwin, professor at... (Read More)
September 01, 2011
It is a question many pet owners face:
does my dog need some obedience training?
"Yes, I recommend obedience training
for all dogs, because not only does it help provide basic obedience
and command recognition, it also helps bolster basic interactions
between people and their pets," Dr. Stacy Eckman, lecturer at the
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & B... (Read More)
August 25, 2011
A gentle nudge … an inquisitive sniff --- your dog or cat's nose
can be used to communicate as well as inquire. But what other
telltale signs can your pet's nose convey?
"Some cat caregivers worry about black spots on the nose of
their cat," notes Dr. Adam Patterson, clinical assistant professor
at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine &
Biomedica... (Read More)
August 18, 2011
When thinking of reptiles, the image that comes to the minds of
most people can vary from a garter snake slithering through the
grass to lizards of Jurassic proportions roaming the earth. The
idea of bonding with such creatures may seem creepy, or even
impossible, yet some people insist that their reptiles know them
and enjoy being with them. Can reptiles feel or portr... (Read More)
August 11, 2011
Summer generally is a time for relaxation and fun in the sun.
Short vacations can mean that you have more time to
spend enjoying the company of your pet. Many people take
advantage of the warm weather by making resolutions to get
themselves and their animals into shape. However, when
participating in activities like walking or running during the
summer, extra... (Read More)