Pet Talk
Take Your Dog To Work Day
It has been said time and time again that the presence of animals helps to alleviate stress and benefit your overall mood. This can also be true in the workplace. As demonstrated by multiple studies, having a pet in the workplace not only lowers stress levels and encourages a productive work environment, but also helps […]
Feline Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is transmitted to an animal through the bite of a mosquito carrying heartworm larvae, which eventually settle into the blood vessels of the lungs or within the heart itself. Although cats are less susceptible than dogs to heartworm infection, our feline friends are still very much at risk of heartworm disease. “Cats have […]
Pool Safety
School is out, the temperatures are high, and the days are long. For children and pets alike, this makes taking a dip in your backyard pool seem more attractive than ever. Although your children may be competent swimmers, do not assume that your pets are. Preventing pool accidents for your pets takes adequate planning and […]
Preparing Pets for When Disaster Strikes
Disaster can strike anywhere at any time, and the best way to survive is to be prepared early, for both yourself and your pets. “Hurricane season begins June 1 and is a great time to review your personal preparedness plan,” said Dr. Wesley Bissett, director of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team. “While you make […]
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma (OSA), the most common bone cancer, represents about 85% of bone tumors in dogs. These aggressive tumors spread rapidly, and once diagnosed, should be taken very seriously. “OSA commonly affects the limbs of large or giant breed dogs, but can also occur in other parts of the skeleton, such as the skull, ribs, vertebrae, […]
Helping Fido Adjust to New Surroundings
As we’re propelled into these summer months, many changes and transitions often accompany the warmer weather. Whether you’re relocating for work, moving after graduation, or just planning a long summer vacation, here are some tips to help ensure that pets comfortably adjust to your new surroundings. Prior to the move, it is important that you […]
To Declaw or Not to Declaw
As much as you love your cat, his constant need to claw your living room sofa isn’t exactly desirable. After furnishing your home with numerous scratching posts and still no improvement, you may be asking yourself, “what now?” As a very last resort, it may be time to consider declawing surgery. A choice not without […]
TomoTherapy: High-Tech Therapy Delivers High Hopes
TomoTherapy, a state-of-the-art radiation therapy system that delivers precise image-guided radiation therapy, allows veterinarians to pinpoint a tumor’s size, shape, and location seconds before radiation therapy begins. Though fairly expensive and meticulous, the benefit and accuracy of this treatment certainly exceeds the costs when your best friend’s life is at stake. “TomoTherapy literally means slice […]
The Importance of Identification
While we do our very best to keep a close eye on Fido, he tends to let curiosity get the best of him when engaging in an unsupervised stroll around the neighborhood. When this happens, you’ll be thankful that you just invested in that slightly-overpriced-but-irresistibly-cute dog collar, personalized identification tags, and microchip. “ID tags can […]
Alternatives to Debarking Surgery
Debarking surgery is quite the controversy in pet news today. Is it inhumane? Do the possible risks outweigh the perceived benefits? These are viable questions to ask when considering debarking surgery to control your dog’s chronic barking. However, with April being the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, it is also important to recognize the […]
