June 17, 2010
The summer weather in Texas can become almost unbearable,
especially here in the Brazos Valley. It's the kind of weather that
makes you realize how difficult it would be to survive without air
conditioning. We Texans may complain about the intense summer heat,
but probably won't suffer near as much as animals that spend more
time outdoors. The hot and humid weather can... (Read More)
June 10, 2010
Ever have a soft spot for that starry-eyed cat or dog behind the
caged door at an animal shelter? But maybe you are not sure if you
can take on the responsibilities that come with being a pet owner
for whatever reason just yet? Fostering could be a good option that
allows you to feed your personal wants while also keeping the best
interest of the animal in mind.
"Many... (Read More)
May 14, 2010
Dogs, cats, and other pets are a special blessing to the lives
of humans. Pets are sometimes provided to the sick and dying to
provide comfort, and trained to assist the elderly and disabled in
their daily activities. Pets clearly fill the role for
companionship and positive emotions in humans. They also provide an
opportunity to teach children about responsibility, an... (Read More)
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 is an i... (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 from a ... (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, depression... (Read More)