May 14, 2010
Toxoplasmosis is a common parasite in cats. Cat lovers who are
considering pregnancy are often warned by others to get rid of
their cat before they get pregnant, in order to avoid getting
toxoplasmosis, which is carried by cats. In most cases, this is
simply unnecessary. It is much harder to become infected with
toxoplasmosis than you may think.
"Toxoplasmosis... (Read More)
May 10, 2010
It seemed like a miracle! When the first human infection was
cured by penicillin, doctors and veterinarians thought they would
never again lose a patient to a bacterial disease. But this
optimism was short-lived as various organisms found ways to thrive
despite antibiotic therapy and became resistant to these wonder
drugs. In 1961, a Staphylocccus aureus strain f... (Read More)
May 03, 2010
Although it is the most basic form of health care, horse owners
should be aware that horses need first aid care just as much as
people do, if not more. There are many situations that a horse
owner might run into such as soft tissue injuries like lacerations
and puncture wounds, ophthalmic injuries, strains, sprains, other
acute lameness issues, colic, fever, depr... (Read More)
April 23, 2010
An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure, but when it
comes to your pet's health, practicing good dental hygiene may make
a significant difference.
In fact, an animal's teeth may be more important to its overall
health than most pet owners realize, says Dr. J.R. "Bert" Dodd, a
board certified veterinary dentist at Texas A&M University's
College ... (Read More)
April 16, 2010
Strayed or lost ... what to do? When you find an animal
wandering, what steps should you take to reunite them with their
owner and keep yourself safe? "One should be careful when
approaching a stray animal," says Dr. M.A. Crist, a clinical
assistant professor at the Texas A&M University College of
Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
"If the a... (Read More)
April 09, 2010
As pets become more of an integral part of the family, the
demand for skilled veterinary technicians continues to rise.
Veterinary technicians play an integral role in your pet's health.
If you're a self-motivated, personable individual who likes working
with animals and people, you may want to consider a career as a
veterinary technician.
"A veterinary techni... (Read More)