Cats
Keeping Pets Safe At Halloween: A Veterinarian’s Advice
When the leaves begin to turn colors and pumpkins appear on neighborhood porches, you know that Halloween is just around the corner. While spooky season is a fun time of the year for many people, it can also become a little too scary for pets if owners don’t take precautions. Dr. Erin Ray, a clinical […]
Setting Your Home Up For Success: Small Animal Owner Fire Awareness
Half a million pets are affected by home fires each year, with more than 40,000 of those animals losing their lives, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Kyle Johnson, a clinical assistant professor and Veterinary Emergency Team member at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, provides insight into how […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Restore Persian Cat’s Ability To Eat
Luna Roy, a Persian cat with a lively and curious spirit, faced seemingly insurmountable odds from the moment she was born because of a rare and dangerous congenital defect — a cleft palate. This condition left a large hole in the roof of Luna’s mouth, creating a passage directly into her nasal cavity and posing […]
What To Know About Aspiration Pneumonia In Pets
Pneumonia is a common respiratory condition that can affect both dogs and cats — as such, it’s important for pet owners to know the signs that their furry friend may have developed an infection. This includes aspiration pneumonia, which is a special type of pneumonia that can happen when bacteria and contents from the gastrointestinal […]
The Tail Of Triaditis: A Triple Threat For Feline Health
When a pet falls ill, the last thing an owner may suspect is that multiple conditions are the culprit. However, the body’s reactionary cues often respond to one another, and when one disease is working in tandem with several others, a cat’s way of life can be severely impacted. This is especially true for triaditis, […]
Seeing The Bright Side: Helping Pets Adjust To Vision Loss
Dogs and cats rely on their eyesight for everyday adventures — from chasing toys to navigating their homes and greeting their favorite people. But when vision problems creep in, the signs can be subtle, and owners may not know how to help. Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences ophthalmology resident Dr. Laura […]
Standing Together For The Future Of Feline Health
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital clinicians provided lifesaving care for the university provost’s cat. As Texas A&M University Provost, Dr. Alan Sams leads and supports the academic mission of the university through spearheading strategic initiatives that elevate educational quality and drive impactful research. Like his owner, Fergus Sams — a 4-year-old ginger male cat […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Tiny Kitten Get Her Voice Back
Veterinary experts used an advanced surgery and collaborative care to restore a young cat’s jaw function and quality of life. From the moment her stray family was found, Skittles, a 6-month-old tabby, was no ordinary kitten. Unlike her siblings, she was noticeably smaller and struggled to eat because of what appeared to be a serious […]
Augusts Support Future Of Feline Medicine At Clark Hospital
Dr. John R. August, the Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, and wife Janet are leading by example and supporting the future of feline medicine through a donation to the Linda & Dennis Clark ’68 Small Animal Teaching Hospital. A cat lover through-and-through, Dr. John R. August dedicated his career […]
Prepared To Protect: A Small Pet Owner’s Guide To Disaster Preparedness
Weather-related disasters have increased in frequency and severity across the U.S. over the past five years, and when communities are impacted by things such as flooding, severe storms, hurricanes, wildfires, or earthquakes, the chaos can become overwhelming — especially when you have a furry companion looking to you for reassurance and support. Because having a […]
