Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Deploys To Texas Panhandle In Response To Wildfire
The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) deployed Wednesday to the Texas Panhandle in response to a fast-moving wildfire that quickly became the second-largest in Texas history. The team’s mission includes providing veterinary care in support of 12 search and rescue dogs deployed with Texas A&M Texas Task Force 1 and to resident animals while […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Develops New Decontamination Guidelines For Dogs
The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) has developed protocols for decontaminating dogs after disaster events. The new guidelines, soon to be published in the journal Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, will help disaster management teams across the country know the kinds and quantities of resources […]
Zoran Appointed Interim Director Of Veterinary Emergency Team
Dr. Debra “Deb” Zoran, a professor and clinical faculty member in the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, has been appointed interim director of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET). “Dr. Zoran demonstrates the drive to succeed and the passion for helping others that’s […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Sees Record Number Of Patients At Operation Border Health Preparedness
In the early hours of July 22, long before the sun began its ascent over the Brazos Valley, cars began turning into The Texas A&M University System RELLIS campus. Early risers gathered to join the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) on its journey to South Texas for Operation Border Health Preparedness (OBHP), an annual […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Students Among First To Receive New AVMA Certification
One hundred-twenty graduates of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) are among the first veterinarians in the country eligible to receive a new certification from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The AVMA Veterinary First Responder Certificate will certify veterinarians who are trained to assist in disaster situations. The first […]
Feline Nutrition Part 2: What To Know About Feeding Your Cat Prescription Food
With so many different cat foods on the market, it can be difficult to choose the best option for your feline friend. When it comes to cats with illnesses and chronic conditions, prescription foods are a great option for giving your cat the tailored diet it needs. These diets can be prescribed by a veterinarian […]
Feline Nutrition Part 1: How To Choose The Purr-fect Diet For Your Cat
Wild cats eat a diverse, protein-heavy diet, which can sometimes be difficult for pet owners to replicate for their domesticated feline friends. Fortunately, there are several guidelines owners can follow to make sure their cat’s meals are both nutritious and delicious. Dr. Debra Zoran, a professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & […]
Nutrition for the Holidays—A Time to Stuff Your Stockings, Not Your Pet
The holiday season is one filled with gleeful celebrations among friends and family. Often, these celebrations entail large holiday meals, festive desserts and snacks, and enough leftovers for a month’s worth of sandwiches. While we try to be cautious of our own health and nutrition throughout the holiday season, it is just as important that […]
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 […]
Tummy Ache
A tummy ache is never fun for people, but it can be life threatening for your pet. “It’s not uncommon for most animals to have upset stomachs and vomit from time to time, but there’s usually a simple reason,” says Dr. Deb Zoran, associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical […]
