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 responsibili... (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... (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 f... (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, depr... (Read More)
April 23, 2010
An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure, but when it
comes to your pet's health, practicing good dental hygiene may make
a significant difference.
In fact, an animal's teeth may be more important to its overall
health than most pet owners realize, says Dr. J.R. "Bert" Dodd, a
board certified veterinary dentist at Texas A&M University's
College ... (Read More)
April 16, 2010
Strayed or lost ... what to do? When you find an animal
wandering, what steps should you take to reunite them with their
owner and keep yourself safe? "One should be careful when
approaching a stray animal," says Dr. M.A. Crist, a clinical
assistant professor at the Texas A&M University College of
Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
"If the a... (Read More)