October 25, 2012
With Halloween less than a week away, many pet owners have
already purchased their animal's costume. While these outfits
can be fun and festive, the wrong outfit can be harmful to your
animal.
Although costumes are a fun way to interact with your pet, Dr.
Mark Stickney, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of General
Surgery Services at Texas A&... (Read More)
October 22, 2012
We all have that friend, the one that sees a picture or video of
a cute exotic animal and instantly thinks that it would be a
perfect companion for them. Although owning an exotic pet can be a
rewarding experience, most people are not prepared for the
responsibilities or expenses that are tied with these animals.
"Exotic pets typically need special caging, spec... (Read More)
October 11, 2012
As the merciless Texas heat finally begins to subside and
temperatures start to lower, many of those that suffer from asthma
or otherrespiratory problems will begin their yearly ritual of
carrying inhalers and scarfs with them to help their lungs
compensate for the cold air. Some may not know that cats are also
susceptible to these respiratory problems in many of... (Read More)
October 04, 2012
Is your middle-aged cat experiencing increased thirst, appetite,
and urination? Is your furry friend losing weight or has a
change in behavior? If so, your family cat may have
hyperthyroidism.
This common disease is caused by an overproduction of thyroid
hormones, called T3 and T4, due to dysfunction of the thyroid
glands in the cat's neck. T... (Read More)
September 27, 2012
Summer has ended and fall is here, which means it is time for
cattlemen to watch their herds for signs of anaplasmosis. This
disease, which appears most often in the fall months, can be
devastating to some herds if not treated properly or in a timely
manner.
Anaplasma marginale is a parasitic organism that is transmitted
through blood transfer by biting insect... (Read More)
September 20, 2012
World Rabies Day is September 28, 2012.It is a day to raise
awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies. More than
55,000 people die from rabies worldwide every year, a rate of one
person every 10 minutes. This is an astonishing number, especially
because rabies in humans in 100 per cent preventable. Most of these
cases are transmitted to humans by dogs... (Read More)