Pet Talk
Safely Medicating Spot
When it comes to the health of your pets, medications play an important role in preventing disease, increasing longevity, and making for a healthier, happier pet. Whether it’s antibiotics, pain meds, or flea and tick prevention, there are various things to keep in mind when choosing the right medication for your pet. “Avoid most human […]
Pet Snakes: Slithering Their Way Into, Or Out Of, Your Heart
For some animal lovers, watching these exotic creatures slither across the Animal Planet screen isn’t enough; you want to bring the thrill of snake ownership into your own home. While they seem exciting and manageable through a television screen or from behind a glass wall, there are a few things that every aspiring snake owner […]
Children and Pets: The Benefits and Risks
Whether they want it to bark, purr, slither or squawk, there comes a time when a pet appears on nearly every child’s birthday wish list. For most parents, this decision can be a bit daunting. Is your child ready to take on the responsibility of caring for a pet? Will the new animal negatively affect […]
Homeward Bound: Moving With Your Pet
Moving to a new area can be a stressful ordeal for all involved, especially your pets. The chaos of packing, moving furniture and the strangeness of a new area can leave your cat or dog spinning. However, with a little advance planning, patience, and affection you can help your pet quickly adjust to their new […]
Bringing Home Babe: What You Need To Know Before Bringing Home Your First Pig
When most people think of their ideal pet a certain breed of dog or cat instantly comes to mind. However, for those that love more exotic pets and are willing to put in a little more time and effort a pot-bellied pig can be an ideal choice. “Pot-bellied pigs, including mini and micro pigs, can […]
Second-Hand Smoke and Your Pet
We all know that smoking is bad for our health, but what might surprise many pet-owners are the dangerous effects that second-hand smoke can have on their four-legged loved ones after some time. “There are studies that show that dogs exposed to large amounts of second-hand smoke have significant changes to their lung tissue over […]
Adopting an Older Pet
There’s no mistaking it, baby pets are adorable and many grow up to become magnificent companions. Unfortunately pet owners often forget the trouble involved with raising a pet from infancy, and overlook the countless mature dogs awaiting adoption from shelters and rescue organizations. “Consider adopting an older pet if you want to skip the house-training […]
Pet Therapy in Nursing Homes: Assisted Living May Never be the Same
When the time comes for a family member to move into a nursing home or retirement community many worry that their loved ones will begin to feel lonely and unneeded as time goes by. Fortunately, thanks to people such as Kit Darling and Dr. Karen Snowden and their work with organizations like Aggieland Pets With […]
Arthritis and Your Pet
The Aggie family lost a beloved member when Reveille VII, the retired mascot of Texas A&M University, died last week. Ever since her arrival in Aggieland, Reveille VII, a female American Collie, had been receiving the best care available at the Small Animal Hospital at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science (CVM). Stacy Eckman, a […]
What to Expect When Your Pet is Expecting
Many people see their pet as their own child, but what do you do when you find that your little one will soon be having children of their own? Knowing how to care for your pet during pregnancy and after childbirth is essential for any responsible pet owner. So how do you tell if your […]
