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Precautionary Travel Tips

May 12, 2011

Most summer days are filled with outdoor activities and times spent on vacation. As the summer months starts to approach, it is necessary to understand the types of diseases that may affect your pets when they travel. So, if you're the outdoor type and you like to take your pet with you, your pet may be bringing home more than memories as you venture through fields and... (Read More)

Horse Summer Dermatitis

May 05, 2011

"Sweet…", as a modern term, denotes pleasure and enjoyment.  However, for a horse, sweet itch can be anything but "sweet…".  "Sweet Itch, also known as summer eczema or equine dermatitis, is one of several seasonal allergies that your horse may encounter," notes Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicin... (Read More)

Boarding a Pet

April 28, 2011

Sometimes, you may find yourself in the position of needing to leave your animals for a few days. If you cannot find a sitter to care for your pets in your home, you may want to consider boarding them at a kennel. And since there are more than 9,000 boarding kennels in the United States and Canada, there is probably one near you. Fees can range from $12 to $45 a day, ... (Read More)

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

April 21, 2011

Chicks and bunnies are very cute, especially when associated with Easter baskets and bows. However, their baby-like appearance can sometimes lead to an impulsive decision to bring one home as a pet without considering that they will need to be cared for during their entire lives. "An impulse pet is always a bad purchase," warns Dr. Mark Stickney, clinical assistant pr... (Read More)

A Look at the Alternative

April 14, 2011

This year marks the 250th anniversary of veterinary medicine, as the world's first veterinary school opened in Lyon, France in 1764. However, veterinary medicine has been around since people and animals have coexisted, and there are many ancient techniques in veterinary medicine that have been used for thousands of years.  Those ancient techniques are reaching the... (Read More)

Texas Box Turtle….A Good Pet for You?

April 07, 2011

In our hurried world, we can be intrigued or frustrated by the pace of the Texas box turtle.  Most of us have seen this reptile making its way across a country road or paved highway.  You can stop and help it cross the road or, take it home for a pet.  Question is, "Which is the better choice?" "Turtles are some of the oldest reptiles on the earth," not... (Read More)