January 23, 2013
Spring is the season for being outdoors. For many that mean
slipping on their rubber boots and gloves, grabbing their shovel,
and planting seeds in the hope of an ample garden in the near
future. While preparing your plot, it's important to take steps to
ensure that it's safe for your pets to enjoy as well.
"When planting your garden it is important to note tha... (Read More)
January 17, 2013
As winter break comes to a close, numerous students find
themselves back at home with a fridge full of leftovers. For many
pet owners, this means a few less trips to the store for pet food.
While sharing lunch with your four-legged friend is possible,
owners should realize that your pet has particular dietary
restrictions it must follow to guarantee that it stays... (Read More)
January 14, 2013
One out of every three adults has high blood pressure or
hypertension. As with humans, this health problem is seen in cats
and dogs.Primary hypertension occurs when the blood pressure is
higher than normal with no other cause. Secondary hypertension,
however, occurs when the blood pressure is higher than normal as a
result from a different disorder.Ordinarily, bo... (Read More)
January 04, 2013
Humans and animals often have similar health problems. One
example of this is Congenital Heart Disease. Congenital Heart
Disease refers to a problem the animal is born with. There
are multiple types of Congenital Heart Disease: valve malformations
or dysplasia, valve narrowing or stenosis, abnormal openings
between the heart chambers or septal defects... (Read More)
December 20, 2012
EDITORS NOTE: Due to the university closure for the
winter holidays, this will be the last Pet Talk column for the
year. Pet Talks will resume normal distribution on January 3,
2013.
Many people are decorating their homes for the holidays, but pet
owners should be aware that some plants used for holiday decorating
can be dangerous to cats and dogs. Understandi... (Read More)
December 13, 2012
The weather in Texas is extremely unpredictable. One day it's 60
degrees and raining, the next it's 80 degrees with sunshine.
Winters can be even worse with unexpected cold fronts. With
extremely cold temperatures, hypothermia is a possibility for
dogs.
Hypothermia, occurring in both humans and pets, is a condition
characterized by abnormally low body te... (Read More)