Texas A&M Veterinarians Remove Oddly Shaped Kidney Stone From Dog’s Urethra
When acclaimed Texas author Elizabeth Crook began writing her recent novel, “The Madstone,” she never anticipated that veterinarians would find a “madly” shaped stone inside her own beloved dog, Francis. Crook’s novel takes its name from a type of stone in American folklore made up of minerals and other materials that would accumulate into rock-like […]
Strategies For Detecting And Preventing Pet Cancer
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, roughly 1 in 5 cats and 1 in 4 dogs will, at some point in their life, develop tumors, with estimations that almost half of dogs over the age of 10 will develop a form of cancer. Because signs of cancer may be subtle or overlooked and symptoms […]
Understanding The Complexity Of Seizures
Seizures, which are caused by a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells, can be scary and often lead to uncertainty for pet owners, as seizures affect a pet’s movements, behavior, senses, or state of awareness. To assist pet owners in better understanding these conditions in companion animals, Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor […]
A Guide To Bathing Pets After Natural Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, and tornadoes are occurring more often. In these situations, substances from our daily lives — including household cleaners, pesticides, oil, and debris — can contaminate nearby surroundings, remain in standing water, or spread through smoke and floodwaters, leaving both humans and their pets vulnerable to an increased risk of […]
Including Pets In Holiday Travel Plans
The holiday season brings joy, festivities, and the anticipation of spending quality time with loved ones. For pet owners, the prospect of holiday travel often prompts a crucial decision — whether to bring their beloved furry companions along or entrust them to the care of others. Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical professor at the Texas […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Beloved Campus Police K-9 BTHO Mammary Cancer
When one of Texas A&M University’s police K-9s was diagnosed with cancer, veterinarians at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) had the opportunity to serve an animal just as hardworking as they are. Jackie is a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois who worked alongside the Texas A&M Police Department as an explosives detection K-9 until […]
Texas A&M Researchers Develop New Method For Detecting Chronic GI Disease In Dogs
A research team led by the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) has validated a new diagnostic index that will help veterinarians assess chronic GI dysfunction in dogs and may hold the key to diagnosing and treating GI disease in the future. In a recently published article […]
Providing Pets With A Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a day to be thankful, indulge in delicious food, and gather with friends and family. But our pets may find the holiday stressful if they suddenly find themselves surrounded by a large group of unfamiliar people. As owners prepare to give thanks, Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical professor at the Texas A&M School […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Use 3D Printing Technology To Assist In Double Hip Replacement Surgery
A Labrador retriever named Ava is back to running and playing with her family after her second double hip replacement, courtesy of Texas A&M University veterinarians, computerized tomography (CT)-guided planning, and 3D-printing technology. When the two replacement hips Ava received as a puppy wore out in 2020, Texas A&M veterinarians were able to remove the […]
Pumpkin Safety For A Pet-Friendly Halloween
As Halloween creeps closer, the time to carve pumpkins with spooky faces grows near, and since pumpkins are safe for both cats and dogs to eat, creating jack-o-lanterns is an activity your furry family members can participate in, with appropriate supervision. Dr. Katie Tolbert, a clinical associate professor in small animal and comparative gastroenterology at […]
