Dogs
Healing The Healer: Texas A&M Helps Irish Wolfhound Fulfill His Life-Saving Mission
Confronted with a liver shunt too complex for standard treatment, Texas A&M veterinarians across specialties joined forces to pioneer a new approach. MacIntosh Otto is hard to miss — he’s a 100-pound, 1-and-a-half-year-old Irish Wolfhound with a calm nature and a nose that can nudge just about anything off a kitchen counter. Mac’s owners, Lisa […]
Hidden Hazards: A Guide To The Potential Dangers Of Pet Toys
Pet toy options are endless, and many owners make a choice based on texture, color, or even sound, but not every toy is a compatible match for each pet. Dr. Erin Ray, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, shares some insights on the potential risks brought […]
What To Know About Dogs And Acorns
Every dog owner knows the difficulty of keeping their curious canines from eating just about anything they can find, and, with fall in full swing, scattered acorns are likely to catch plenty of pets’ attention. So, does eating acorns pose a risk to a dog’s health? Dr. Erin Ray, a clinical assistant professor at the […]
Uncovering The Biology Of Growing Old
New research from the Dog Aging Project uncovers potential new biomarkers of aging that may one day help them — and humans — live longer, healthier lives. Scientists have long sought measurable signs in the body, called biomarkers, that reliably reveal our biological age or predict future health issues. Now, a new study in dogs […]
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 […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Team Uses Novel Treatment To Save Dog From Drug Overdose
A normal day can turn into a tragedy in only a matter of minutes. This was especially true for Dr. Keegan Crow ’25, whose dog, Ruger, managed to find and eat nearly an entire bottle of pills while home alone. Fortunately, as a fourth-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & […]
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 […]
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 […]
Has Your Dog Eaten A Bottle Of Pills? New Services At The Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital Can Help
Texas A&M’s veterinary hospital is now home to two innovative, life-saving veterinary treatments that clean toxins from blood. When a dog accidentally ingests pills — usually from getting into their owners’ medications or their own flavored prescriptions — it can cause acute intoxication, a medical emergency that requires quick action and immediate veterinary attention. For […]
A Toxic Detour: Understanding Liver Shunts
Sometimes, the body takes a wrong turn. In pets with a liver shunt, an abnormal blood vessel creates a detour that sends blood around the liver rather than through it — and that single wrong turn can have a big impact on their health. Dr. Genna Atiee, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M […]
