Cats
Helping Hammie Breathe Easy: Texas A&M Veterinarians Save Cat With Windpipe Obstruction
Hammie, an orange tabby, had a rough beginning — he started life as a feral kitten outside a prison in Huntsville, Texas, and even after being rescued by one of the prison’s nurses, his challenges weren’t over. After Hammie developed an unusual cough, his veterinarian detected a foreign object in his windpipe that was obstructing […]
Purr-spectives Matter: Seeking A Second Opinion For Your Pet
As veterinary medicine evolves, new technologies, procedures, and treatments are expanding options for diagnosing, managing, and treating a wide range of pet illnesses. So, when your pet faces multiple or complex health problems, seeking a second opinion can be a helpful step to gain additional clarity and explore all available care options, according to Dr. […]
Scratching Beneath The Surface: Keeping Pets Flea-Free
The summer heat has crept in — and with it the critters that have owners and pets alike itching. Fleas, in particular, have a tendency to make themselves at home in your carpet, bedding, and, worst of all, your pet’s fur, inflicting constant irritation and posing potential health risks to their hosts. Dr. Lori Teller, […]
When The Knee Gives Out: Understanding TPLO Surgery
It often starts subtly — a slight limp, a hesitation before jumping, or a pet struggling to use one of their back legs. While these signs could indicate temporary soreness or a minor sprain, they may also point to a much more serious issue, a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). This common injury can significantly […]
Shedding Light on Fading Sight: Managing Eyesight Decline In Aging Pets
Growing old alongside your furry friend brings cherished memories, but it also brings inevitable changes. As they age, pets slow down, may experience behavioral changes, and develop stiff joints; one of the most jarring changes that come with a pet’s aging can be their loss of vision. Dr. Lucien Vallone, a clinical associate professor at […]
From Feral To Fur-ever: Texas A&M Gives Cat Third Chance After Mammary Cancer Diagnosis
A chance encounter at a Houston loading dock in 2016 set the stage for an incredible journey of survival and transformation for Alice, a feral mother cat. When Tobi Kosanke, a geologist from the Houston area, originally brought Alice home, the kitty was so scared of people that she hid from her rescuers for half […]
Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory Collaborates With Virologist To Prevent Liver Disease In Cats
The Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) is partnering with feline virologist Dr. Julia A. Beatty to study viral causes of liver diseases, including cancer, in cats. Beatty, whose team recently discovered the feline “cousin” of hepatitis B virus, a major cause of liver cancer in humans, is the chair professor of veterinary medicine and […]
Paw-Some Pals: Introducing Your Fur Baby to Your New Baby
From slobbering, zoomies, and barking, to spit up, crawling, and crying, the transition from the joys of pet parenthood to newborn parenthood can be both exciting and intimidating — especially for the fur baby who is suddenly no longer the center of attention. Pets and children can make great companions, as long as proper steps […]
Love Is In The Air And So Are Allergies
Sprinting through grassy meadows, rolling around on flower-filled hills, and playing in the breezy spring air may seem like a dream for your pet, especially following the chill of winter. But the incoming season brings with it much more than the beauty that the winter season stripped away; it also opens a season of allergies […]
Conquering Cushing’s: Life After Diagnosis
Discovering that your dog or cat has Cushing’s syndrome can be both discouraging and overwhelming, but it also marks the beginning of their journey toward better health and an improved quality of life. This condition, resulting from excessive production of cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, can stem from either a pituitary gland tumor […]
