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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)