August 05, 2010
Texans are no strangers to snakes, especially during the
summertime when many of them are out and about. Copperhead, Coral,
Cottonmouth, and Rattler: these are the names given to the four
species of venomous snakes in Texas. It is a good idea to educate
others as well as yourself about these snakes, and how to avoid
them as best as possible.
"Snake... (Read More)
August 05, 2010
Cool as a cucumber … but what if you are a horse! Summer
heat and humidity can be a dangerous combination for active
horses.
"Heat and humidity affect the horse, and with intense
exercising, the excess heat has difficulty dissipating," notes Dr.
Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedica... (Read More)
July 29, 2010
People have a special bond with animals because animals provide
unconditional love throughout their lifetime. Therefore it can be
very hard to cope after the loss of a pet. It is very common for
people to experience grief as a response, and everyone grieves in
different ways.
"Grief is as individual as those who experience it," explains
Lucy Wendt, registered ... (Read More)
July 22, 2010
Vacation season is here! For most people this usually involves
long car rides or transportation via airplane. However, not
everyone can part with their beloved pets and would rather bring
them along.
If you are planning on taking your pet on an airplane the best
thing to do is to first check with your airline about their
policies.
"Most airlines requi... (Read More)
July 13, 2010
Summer is here and most people seem to flock toward water
whether it be the swimming pool out back or the beach. These
activities go hand and hand with the importance to stay hydrated
with clean and fresh water. Our dogs however, don't know the
difference between a Dasani and a toilet bowl.
Many people like to include their dogs when swimming in the pool
... (Read More)
July 06, 2010
If an area is not safe for you, it is not safe for your pet. As
hurricane season is upon us, remember those words when preparing
for any emergency evacuation with your pet.
"I never advise that you or your companion animal stay at
home if an evacuation is ordered," explains Dr. Wesley Bissett,
assistant professor at Texas A&M University College of
Ve... (Read More)