One Tough Cookie: Texas A&M Veterinary Team Collaborates To Save French Bulldog In ‘Once-In-A-Lifetime’ Case
Cookie, an adorable 2-year-old French bulldog, is a ball of energy with a big personality. But in August, when his usual playfulness gave way to sluggishness, his owners began to suspect that something was wrong. Fortunately, his owner, Shari Strange — a former nurse who now runs a cookie business from home, which is what […]
A Case Of The Junk Drawer: Unsuspecting Household Threats To Pets
There’s no place like home; it’s where our pets find comfort, security, and safety. Some common household items, however, can inadvertently bring danger into a pet’s loving household. Dr. Shayna Doyle, a second-year emergency and critical care resident at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, educates owners on common, yet unsuspecting, […]
A Hormone Hassle: Managing Addison’s Disease In Pets
From switching food brands, to limiting exposure to certain ingredients, to introducing new medications, uncovering the cause of your dog’s fluctuating digestive upset can be exhausting and confusing. Interestingly, hormones may be at the root of the problem, as conditions such as Addison’s disease are known for affecting the production of hormones, which might be […]
The Fright Before Halloween: Pet Preparedness For This Spooky Season
A fall chill has swept in, porches are covered in pumpkins, and an underlying need to rewatch Ghostbusters has emerged. Halloween is a fun celebration for many, but the holiday can become a little too scary for pets if precautions aren’t taken. Dr. Erin Ray, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Dogs Make Miraculous Recovery After House Fire
The word “miracle” has taken on a deeper and more personal meaning for Kris and James Dent after a house fire that burned for two hours nearly claimed the lives of their beloved dogs. But because of quick thinking and appropriate care from family members, first responders, and a veterinary team at the Texas A&M […]
Taking The Sting Out Of Scorpions
Scorpions are commonly found in Texas and much of the southwestern United States, meaning that both people and pets in these areas are at risk of being stung. While most scorpion stings aren’t dangerous for dogs and cats, it’s important for pet owners to be on the watch for the rare occasion that a serious […]
Taking A Bite Out Of Diabetes: Texas A&M Veterinarians Save Therapy Dog Sharky
As a small animal veterinarian with experience in recognizing emergency cases, Dr. Brittany King knew to turn to the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH) when her own dog, Sharky, developed a life-threatening complication from diabetes. Sharky, a 9-year-old Scottish terrier and schnauzer mix, had already proven that he was a fighter by overcoming […]
Murmur Mindfulness: Heart Murmurs In Young Pets
Thump-thump-swoosh-thump. Nothing may be scarier than being told that there has been a murmur detected in the heart of your cherished pet, but with proper monitoring and advice from a veterinarian, this irregular sound will have no power over the joyful well-being of your furry friend. Dr. Samantha Eisner, a second-year cardiology resident at the […]
Hearts United In A House Divided
After a Texas A&M University veterinary team saved his beloved border collie, a University of Kentucky Wildcats fan also began rooting for the Texas A&M Aggies. Robert “Bobby” Harrod is many things — a retired member of the emergency medical services (EMS), a border collie-loving pet owner, and a fan of the University of Kentucky’s […]
A College Student’s Guide To First-Time Pet Ownership
With the newfound independence and freedom a college student discovers, a desire to have a pet tag along for the adventure often follows. For these first-time pet owners, a furry friend can help them feel a stronger connection to their new home-away-from-home in the new chapter of their lives. Dr. Erin Ray, a clinical assistant […]
