Does The COVID-19 Omicron Variant Spread Affect Pets?
With the holiday season winding to a close, COVID-19 cases are spiking across the country. As pet owners quarantine, questions of pet safety against this disease and the quickly spreading omicron variant continue to arise as well. Drs. Sarah Hamer and Lori Teller, both associate professors at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & […]
Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks: Adopting Senior Dogs
The day a family adopts a new dog is exciting for everyone, as dogs get a second chance at a happy life and owners find a new best friend. For senior dogs, especially, being adopted into a comfortable home can make a world of difference for their health and happiness. Harmony Peraza, a veterinary technician […]
Home For The Holidays: Introducing Your Pets To New Guests
The holiday season is a great time to invite new and old friends, alike, to join in the festivities. But introducing these guests to your pets has the potential to be either an exciting playtime or stressful evening for them. Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine […]
Holiday Travel With Pets Part 2: How To Safely Fly With Your Pets
Whether it be for vacation getaways or seeing family and friends, the holidays are a great opportunity to travel. As people begin to pack their bags for this travel season, owners who plan to take their pets along with them should also begin preparing their furry friends for the travel experience. Dr. Lori Teller, a […]
Holiday Travel With Pets Part 1: Secrets To A Stress-Free Road Trip
Many families opt to bring their pets with them when they hit the road for the holidays. Whether it is a quick drive across town or a longer road trip, traveling with pets has the potential to bring about its own level of chaos. Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M […]
How To Protect Your Pets From Heartworms
Heartworms is a term many pet owners hear but few really understand. When left untreated, these infections, transmitted through mosquito bites, can slowly spread to the heart or lungs, damaging vital organs and eventually leading to death. Fortunately, preventative medications can allow owners to fight back. Dr. Ashley Saunders, a veterinary cardiologist and professor at […]
What You Need To Know About Protecting Dogs From Parvo
Pet owners know that their beloved furry companions are susceptible to various health problems, ranging from heart murmurs to parasites to contagious diseases. But for dogs and puppies, in particular, there is one diagnosis that is the last thing any pet parent wants to hear—that of parvovirus. According to Dr. Michael Hung, a second-year internal […]
Unearthing The Truth About Scorpions: How To Prevent Stings
Our curious cats and daredevil dogs are always eager to investigate anything moving across the carpet or in the grass. If that object of your pets’ curiosity is a scorpion, your pet may find itself in a situation worse than just getting painfully stung—your animal can be in a potentially dangerous situation. Dr. Dalton Hindmarsh, […]
Getting To The Heart of the Matter: Canine Cardiac Murmurs
Dog owners do not need to be veterinarians to know that a healthy heart is as important for our furry friends as it is for humans. Yet there can be a lot of confusion surrounding cardiac issues in animals, especially when it comes to heart murmurs. Dr. Sonya Wesselowski, an assistant professor of cardiology at […]
Cognitive Decline In Aging Dogs: What To Know
Just as humans may develop neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease as they grow older, our aging canine friends also can develop dementia, also referred to as canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), a complex of behavioral and neurological symptoms the prevalence of which increases with age. Dr. Brian Gray Barnett, a veterinary research fellow in […]
