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Does Your Pet Need A Summer Shave?

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)

Fostering for Thought

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)

Are People Hazards to Pets?

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)

Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy

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)

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci

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)

Equine First Aid and Emergencies

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)