Pet Talk

Potty Training Your New Pet

The day your new puppy first sees its new home is a special day for any new pet owner. Playing with them, caring for them, and watching them explore every room of their new home is heartwarming and fun. Regrettably, many people forget that cleaning up your little bundle of fur’s mess in your home […]

Mange and Your Dog

We love for our pets to play outdoors with their friends, but owners should be cautious about the dangers that lurk there. You’ve probably heard the term “mangy mutt” referring to a poor dog with a ratty, patchy coat. That’s actually how dogs with sarcoptic mange really look. Mange is a condition caused by an […]

Pet Dental Health

We all know that our dental health is important. We even visit our dentist regularly to have teeth cleanings and oral exams. Keeping our teeth clean is vital to our health and well-being, and that is no different for our pets. “Ideally, you should brush your pet’s teeth daily,” states Dr. Johnathon Dodd, clinical professor […]

Pet Heart Health and Heartworms

The heart is a complex organ and it is important for pet owners to be aware of the diseases it can develop, such as heartworms. Pet owners should be aware of the signs and symptoms of heartworms so that they can provide their pet with the best possible care. “Humid spring and summer days may […]

Pesticides and Your Pet

While spring is a time to plant beautiful flowers in your yard, it also brings pesky insects out in numbers. Because of this, a potential hazard this time of year for pets is pesticides. “Before choosing a pesticide read the label to ensure it is safe for your pet,” said Michael Golding, assistant professor at […]

First Aid for Pets

When a friend or significant other gets hurt we generally have a good idea of how to take care of them, but what do you do when your pet is in an emergency?  Unfortunately, most pet owners do not prepare themselves for these tragic incidents until it is too late. “It is absolutely necessary to […]

Vaccinating Your Pet

Even though they may be taken for granted, pet vaccinations are vital for your pet’s health. Properly vaccinating your pet is an important part of pet care because vaccines can potentially help protect your pet against some serious health conditions and diseases. “Vaccines are a suspension of altered microorganisms which will prevent, lessen, or treat […]

Cold Weather and Your Pet

Many pet owners love spending time with their furry friend outside, but during the cold winter weather pet owners need to take special precautions to ensure that their pet stays warm and healthy when the temperature drops. “The good thing is that for most areas of Texas, even the ‘winter months’ do not get cold […]

Springtime Gardening and Pet Safety

Spring is the season for being outdoors. For many that mean slipping on their rubber boots and gloves, grabbing their shovel, and planting seeds in the hope of an ample garden in the near future. While preparing your plot, it’s important to take steps to ensure that it’s safe for your pets to enjoy as […]

Should you scrap the table scraps?

As winter break comes to a close, numerous students find themselves back at home with a fridge full of leftovers. For many pet owners, this means a few less trips to the store for pet food. While sharing food with your pet is possible, owners should realize that your pet has particular dietary restrictions it […]